In this work, we study multiple epitaxial layer structures incorporating a resonant tunneling diode photodetector utilizing the InGaAs/InP material system for operation at the near-infrared region of 1.55 and 1.31 micrometers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis syndrome is fatal hyper-inflammatory condition due to over-activation of the immune system, being of primary and secondary types. This case report emphasizes the difficulty and challenge in and of the HLH diagnosis, and therapy should be employed promptly given the high mortality associated with HLH.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The overuse of short-acting β-agonists (SABA) is associated with poor asthma control. However, data on SABA use in the Gulf region are limited. Herein, we describe SABA prescription practices and clinical outcomes in patients with asthma from the Gulf cohort of the SABA use IN Asthma (SABINA) III study.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Aims: There are gaps in knowledge regarding the association between the ABO blood group and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) immediate and long-term outcomes. We aimed to investigate the association of ABO blood group with COVID-19 in-hospital adverse outcomes and to determine whether ABO blood group is associated with post-COVID-19 persistent symptoms.
Methods: This was a single-center longitudinal observational study that included patients who presented with symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 infection and a positive test for COVID-19 and were able to attend the out-patient clinic after 6 months following acute COVID-19.
Objective: The study aimed to assess the long-term persistent symptoms of patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and COVID-19 infection at 9 months after acute infection.
Methods: This single-center cross-sectional study was conducted from May 20 to June 1, 2021.
Results: A total of 112 patients were included in the present study.