Publications by authors named "Abdelaziz A Aman"
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- The study examined thyroid cancer cases at a hospital in Najran, Saudi Arabia, involving 279 patients from 2014 to 2021, primarily affecting women with a mean age of 42.8 years.
- Most patients (60.9%) underwent total thyroidectomy, with a significant number showing localized disease; papillary and follicular cancers were the most common types.
- Independent factors influencing mortality included older age, diabetes, certain cancer subtypes, and metastatic disease, with particularly high risks associated with tumor size and pulmonary metastasis.
Background: Reducing the frequency of emergency department (ED) patient visits for treatment, particularly in urgent instances, is a global healthcare objective. Additionally, a more extended stay in the ED can harm a patient's prognosis during later hospitalization. This study aims to investigate the factors affecting the length of stay in the ED in a teaching hospital.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted healthcare systems globally, with cancer patients representing a particularly vulnerable group. This study aims to evaluate the influence of COVID-19 on cancer, focusing on infection rates, types of care, therapy adjustments, and factors associated with COVID-19 infection. Materials and methods This single-center retrospective analysis included adult cancer patients who underwent anticancer therapy at King Khalid Hospital in Najran, Saudi Arabia, from December 20, 2020, to January 23, 2022.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Lung cancer is one of the top causes of cancer deaths globally, including in Saudi Arabia. Although several prognostic markers have been established, the clinical features and outcomes of lung cancer in Saudi Arabia are not well understood. This study aimed to describe the clinical and therapeutic characteristics of advanced lung cancer in Najran, Saudi Arabia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground Early detection of breast cancer is crucial for effective treatment and minimizing mortality, requiring effective screening methods like self-examination, clinical examination, and mammography. However, not all women in Saudi Arabia comply with these examinations, and studies examining its practice and barriers of low uptake are scant. The aim of this study is to investigate factors influencing breast cancer screening behavior among women in Saudi Arabia.
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