Musculoskeletal ultrasonography versus conventional radiography: Correlation with DAS28 and MDHAQ scores in early rheumatoid arthritis.

Objectives: To compare the value of musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) with conventional radiography in the detection of patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and to correlate the sonographic findings with disease activity, and functional disability scores.

Methods: Patients >18 years of age with RA ≤2 years who satisfied the 2010 EULAR/ACR classification criteria for rheumatoid arthritis and disease activity score 28 (DAS28) >2.6, were enrolled.

The Impact of the Dialysis Event Prevention Bundle on the Reduction in Dialysis Event Rate in Patients with Catheters: A Retrospective and Prospective Cohort Study.

Dialysis-associated events such as bloodstream infections represent serious complications for hemodialysis patients, with the potential to increase morbidity and mortality. To assess the impact of implementing a comprehensive bundle of evidence-based practice on reducing dialysis event rates among catheter dialysis patients at Prince Mansour Military Hospital Dialysis Center. The study enrolled 111 hemodialysis participants.

Embracing Neurodiversity in the Nursing Workforce.

Neurodivergent nurses bring unique strengths that can enhance patient care.

Bacteriological profile, antibiotic susceptibility, and biofilm formation in children with chronic suppurative otitis media.

Background: Chronic suppurative otitis media is predominantly caused by aerobic bacterial infections, complicated by antibiotic-resistant strains and biofilm formation. This study aims to identify the aerobic bacterial pathogens in chronic suppurative otitis media among children and assess their antibiotic susceptibility patterns. The potential link between biofilm formation and antibiotic resistance is also evaluated.