Assessment of awareness, knowledge, and usage of folic acid among females in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia.

Folic acid (FA) plays a crucial role in various biological processes. Insufficient intake of FA during pregnancy can lead to serious clinical complications, including neural tube defect. The current study sought to assess the awareness, knowledge, and usage of FA among young females in Jazan region of Saudi Arabia.

Cancer Incidence and Mortality Patterns in Hemodialysis Patients: A Descriptive Study.

Background End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is a condition where the kidneys cease functioning, requiring renal replacement therapy such as dialysis. ESRD patients face numerous health challenges, including an elevated risk of developing malignancies. Factors contributing to this increased cancer risk include immune suppression, chronic inflammation, DNA repair deficiencies, and chronic viral infections.

Nonoperative Management of Acute Appendicitis in the Geriatric Population: A Review.

Appendicitis remains a common cause of acute abdominal pain, particularly challenging to manage in elderly patients due to age-related declines in physiological reserve and the presence of comorbidities. While appendectomy has traditionally been the standard treatment, nonoperative management (NOM) using antibiotics has emerged as a potential alternative for elderly patients, especially those considered frail or at high surgical risk. This review explores the efficacy and outcomes of NOM compared to surgery in this population, with a focus on recurrence rates, postoperative complications, and the impact of frailty on treatment decisions.