Publications by authors named "A Khojah"
This study investigates the prevalence of dyslipidemia and its association with disease activity in children with Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM). A retrospective chart review of 142 JDM patients who had fasting lipid profiles was conducted. Clinical, and laboratory indicators of disease activity at the time of lipid assessment were obtained.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPolyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a rarely seen vasculitis that often affects small-sized and medium-sized arteries. PAN can present with diverse clinical features depending on the organs involved, including potential cardiac involvement. Typical cardiac manifestations of PAN in the paediatric age group include pericarditis, valvular heart disease and coronary artery aneurysms.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFluorescent Carbon Quantum Dots (CQDs) are being used in medical applications, particularly in theranostics. These Carbon Quantum Dots have been gaining more attention lately due to their potential as an effective replacement for hazardous synthetic organic dyes in a variety of biomedical applications, including live cell imaging and diagnostics. In this study, highly fluorescent Carbon Quantum Dots by one pot microwave based green route with a size of less than 10 nm, was prepared from commercially available almond resin, Prunus dulcis and conjugated with honey as additional reagent for surface functionalization.
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- Glycopyrrolate is an anticholinergic drug used in palliative care to control excessive secretions, especially in patients with advanced head and neck cancers.* -
- A case report details a 62-year-old male with metastatic squamous cell carcinoma who developed significant facial edema after receiving glycopyrrolate for secretion management; this swelling did not improve with standard treatments.* -
- The incident highlights the need for careful monitoring of rare side effects in patients on glycopyrrolate, suggesting further research is needed to understand these reactions and improve clinical safety.*
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- Encephalitis, meningitis, and meningoencephalitis pose major clinical challenges due to their varied causes and serious complications, necessitating a high suspicion index for effective treatment.
- The study conducted at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Jeddah analyzed data from 233 patients, revealing that meningitis was the most common diagnosis, primarily caused by bacterial agents, particularly impacting younger children and older adults with higher mortality rates.
- The findings highlight the need for accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment plans to improve patient outcomes, suggesting further research is necessary to refine healthcare strategies for these neurological infections.