Impact of blood transfusion on outcomes following resection for colorectal liver metastases in the modern era.

Background: Evidence suggests that perioperative blood loss and blood transfusions are associated with poorer long-term outcomes in patients undergoing other oncological surgery. The aim of this study was to determine the long-term outcomes of patients requiring a blood transfusion post-hepatectomy for colorectal liver metastases (CRLM).

Methods: This is a retrospective review from 2005 to 2012.

Psychological distress and associated risk factors in bronchial asthma patients in Kuwait.

Context: Recent literature shows a high prevalence of psychological distress in bronchial asthma.

Aim: To find the extent of psychological distress and associated risk factors in bronchial asthma patients in Kuwait.

Design: Case-control study.

The seasonal variation in allergic rhinitis and its correlation with outdoor allergens in Kuwait.

Background: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is the most common allergic problem in Kuwait. Most of the patients who have either AR or asthma are referred to the Al-Rashed Allergy Center.

Objective: To determine if there is a seasonal variation in AR in Kuwait and to correlate it with the daily pollen count.

Safety of subcutaneous specific immunotherapy with pollen allergen extracts for respiratory allergy.

Background: Specific immunotherapy (SIT) is a well-documented treatment for respiratory allergy. However, the major risk of SIT is the development of systemic anaphylactic reactions.

Objectives: To evaluate the safety of SIT given by subcutaneous route for 3 years to patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis (AR) with or without asthma.