Publications by authors named "AbdAlla S"

Aim: Crohn's disease (CD) is regarded as a wasting disease, yet there is a growing population of CD patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 35 and above. The rate of postoperative complications is relatively high in CD patients but might be even higher in CD with morbid obesity (MO).

Methods: This was a retrospective study using a prospectively maintained database of all patients undergoing Ileocolic resection for CD between 2014 and 2021 in two referral centres, comparing postoperative complication rates according to BMI.

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We present a case of a woman in her 70s who arrived in the emergency department with signs of small-bowel obstruction. CT scanning revealed acute cholecystitis with a cholecystoduodenal fistula, pneumobilia and small-bowel obstruction possibly secondary to gallstone ileus although no radio-opaque gallstones were seen. The patient underwent an emergency operation and intra-operative findings revealed mechanical small-bowel obstruction of the proximal jejunum where a 4×2 x 3 cm gallstone was impacted.

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Background And Aims: Postoperative recurrence requiring medical treatment intensification or redo-surgery is common after ileocolic resection (ICR) for Crohn's disease (CD). This study aimed to identify a subgroup of CD patients for whom ICR could achieve durable remission.

Methods: This retrospective follow-up study analyzed 592 CD patients who underwent ICR (2013-2015) in a nationwide prospective cohort.

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Background: Future clinical management would be improved by accurate and early identification of ACS patients at high CV risk. In non-valvular atrial fibrillation patients, the prognostic risk of thromboembolism has been evaluated using CHA₂DS₂-VASc scores. It has recently been shown to assess the severity of CAD and foresee patient outcomes.

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Cryoballoon ablations have an excellent safety profile. We present a case of a 58-year-old woman who experienced an unlikely complication of a cryoballoon breach resulting in massive gas emboli and transient hemodynamic compromise. Gas emboli are associated with high morbidity and mortality, and early recognition is essential to successful recovery.

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Background: Data in the literature suggest that obstruction is an independent predictor of poor prognosis in colon cancer. Of all possible sites of recurrence, peritoneal metastases are associated with worse survival. Our aim was to report the incidence of metachronous peritoneal metastases from a cohort of patients undergoing resection of obstructive colon cancer with curative intent and to identify predictive factors for metachronous peritoneal metastases.

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  • In southwestern Saudi Arabia, inherited blood disorders and malaria are common, necessitating careful blood transfusion compatibility due to potential alloimmunization when blood group antigens are mismatched.
  • This study examined the allele/genotype frequencies of the Wright blood groups in 150 blood donors from Jazan Province, finding that only one specific allele and genotype were present among the participants.
  • The research concludes that the Jazan population may have a higher susceptibility to certain invasions, and suggests that including Wright alleles in transfusion screening may not be necessary.*
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Plant-based oils, such as coconut, olive, argan, and jojoba, are abundant in natural emollients and vital fatty acids that hydrate and moisturize the skin. They shield the surface, stop moisture loss, and maintain suppleness of, the skin. They are rich in vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants that nourish the skin.

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Financial, material, and social assets are core drivers of access to salutary resources. However, there is a paucity of research about how non-income financial assets shape mental health. We explore the relation of financial assets with symptoms of depression and of anxiety using a nationally representative, longitudinal survey of U.

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Background Patients with renal impairment who require frequent hospitalizations or dialysis must undergo the rigorous process known as hemodialysis (HD). Hemodialysis is a complex treatment for people who require frequent hospital or dialysis appointments, typically three times each week. We aim to explore the quality of life of hemodialysis patients and their complications.

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•Significant health inequities persist between and within countries, necessitating a paradigm shift in global health scholarship.•Building on the contributions global health experts, this article proposes four key considerations for reframing global health scholarship.•This requires deeper engagement with macrosocial drivers of health and the application of population health science principles.

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Scutellarein has an anticancer potential, but the pathway of its action has not been elucidated. This study investigated scutellarein efficacy against human colorectal cancer (CRC) and explored the possible pathway of its action. MTT assay was employed to detect scutellarein effect on HT-29, SW-480, and HCT116 cells viability.

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  • This study investigates how selecting and adapting different strains of fungi, yeast, and microalgae can create a consortium for producing bioethanol while treating livestock wastewater.
  • The research process involved isolating specific fungi (like Penicillium chrysogenum) and yeast (like Saccharomyces cerevisiae), which together produced 99.32 ppm of bioethanol and significant glucose levels when grown on cellulosic biomass.
  • Additionally, the experiment showcased that the microalga Chlorella vulgaris thrived in diluted wastewater, achieving substantial nutrient removal with a 92.5% reduction in ammonia, 94.1% in nitrate, and complete phosphate absorption, indicating an effective wastewater treatment method alongside bio
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Purpose: To analyse the impact on cost if faricimab is used as the first-line treatment for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) compared to standard treatment with bevacizumab.

Methods: Retrospective registry study including real-world data from the Swedish Macula Registry between 2017 and 2022. The observed number of injections and visits for bevacizumab during the first two years of treatment was used (n = 437 patients).

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  • Mass violence incidents (MVIs) cause significant psychological distress for survivors and communities, highlighting the importance of support services like mental health services, support groups, and religious support for recovery.
  • A study involving 5,991 adults from six communities affected by MVIs found that only about 20% were aware of available mental health services and even fewer reported using them.
  • Awareness and use of support services were more common among younger individuals with higher incomes and direct exposure to the MVI, indicating a need for better communication and outreach regarding these resources after such traumatic events.
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Stump appendicitis, a rare postoperative complication of appendicectomy, is inflammation of the remnant appendix tissue due to incomplete removal of the appendix at the index operation. Due to a past surgical history of appendicectomy, there is often a diagnostic delay. This delay can result in increased morbidity and mortality for patients.

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Introduction: surgical site infection is associated with longer postoperative hospital stays. We explored factors associated with longer postoperative hospital stays among patients in the surgical ward of a primary rural hospital in Ethiopia, where laboratory facilities for microbiological confirmation of surgical site infections were not available.

Methods: an observational study was performed for patients ≥ 18 years of age who underwent elective or emergency surgery from 22 June 2017 to 19 July 2018.

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  • * Luteolin treatment resulted in improved survival, reduced weight loss, better motor coordination, and lower serum levels of NfL in HD mice, along with decreased huntingtin aggregates in the brain.
  • * The findings suggest that luteolin may be a promising therapeutic agent for HD, addressing motor dysfunction and slowing disease progression, which is notable given the lack of approved treatments for the condition.
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  • * Whole genome sequencing (WGS) was utilized to identify antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and virulence genes, revealing that both isolates contained numerous resistance genes and virulence factors, with no plasmids found.
  • * The study identified various resistance mechanisms including antibiotic inactivation and efflux, as well as numerous secretion systems that contribute to the pathogenicity and adaptation of these bacteria.
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Olfactory perception is an important physiological function for human well-being and health. Loss of olfaction, or anosmia, caused by viral infections such as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has received considerable attention, especially in persistent cases that take a long time to recover. This review discusses the integration of different components of the olfactory epithelium to serve as a structural and functional unit and explores how they are affected during viral infections, leading to the development of olfactory dysfunction.

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The burden of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) accrued disproportionately over the COVID-19 pandemic to low-resource populations. Using a longitudinal, nationally representative study of U.S.

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Histamine performs dual roles as an immune regulator and a neurotransmitter in the mammalian brain. The histaminergic system plays a vital role in the regulation of wakefulness, cognition, neuroinflammation, and neurogenesis that are substantially disrupted in various neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders. Histamine H3 receptor (H3R) antagonists and inverse agonists potentiate the endogenous release of brain histamine and have been shown to enhance cognitive abilities in animal models of several brain disorders.

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Importance: Mass violence incidents (MVIs) are prevalent in the US and can have profound and long-lasting psychological consequences on direct survivors, but their outcomes among the broader communities where the MVI occurred are unknown.

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of and factors associated with past-year and current posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among adults in communities that experienced an MVI.

Design, Setting, And Participants: This cross-sectional survey was completed between February and September 2020 with a household probability sample of adults from 6 communities that had experienced an MVI between 2015 and 2019: Dayton, Ohio; El Paso, Texas; Parkland, Florida; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; San Bernadino, California; and Virginia Beach, Virginia.

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Rationale/background: Hemodialysis (HD) patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) are particularly prone to constipation, which has become a growing public health issue. Nutritional therapy, such as fiber intake, significantly influences the management of constipation. In Saudi Arabia, there is limited data on fiber consumption and its correlation with constipation management in HD patients.

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