Retraction: Colonic Gallstone Ileus: A Rare Etiology of Large Bowel Obstruction.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.7759/cureus.20338.

Antibiotic-Prescribing Patterns Among Patients With Respiratory Symptoms in the Eastern Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Background Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) represent the most common diagnosis in ambulatory care settings. Some of these infections are properly treated with antibiotics, but evidence points to an inappropriate overuse of antibiotics in URTI management. This overuse is linked to antibiotic resistance, drug-related adverse effects, and increased costs.

Colonic Gallstone Ileus: A Rare Etiology of Large Bowel Obstruction.

Large bowel obstruction is a surgical emergency that requires prompt diagnosis and management. It is frequently caused by colon cancer. However, the common benign etiologies include volvulus, hernia, adhesions, and strictures.