Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder that can affect various organs. Juvenile-onset SLE (jSLE) may be more severe than the adult-onset form, but the diagnosis and classification remain challenging due to the complex nature of the condition and its resemblance to other conditions. Antinuclear antibodies (ANA) are the immunological hallmark of SLE, but their limited specificity poses challenges.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has influenced various aspects of health care and its outcomes. Several studies conducted on different age groups from different countries have reported a decrease in the frequency of hospital visits during the pandemic. Aim This study aimed to assess the self-reported effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on hospital visits and healthcare outcomes in the pediatric age group.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAcute acalculous cholecystitis is a gallbladder wall inflammation without gallstones. It was not reported before as a manifestation of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Here, we describe a 13-month-old boy presented with prolonged intermittent fever, skin rash, arthritis, serositis, and hepatomegaly.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To estimate the prevalence of illicit use of substances and identify the factors associated with illicit drug use among male students in the state-run Kuwait University and private universities in Kuwait.
Subjects And Methods: The study was a cross-sectional survey with a sample of 1,587 male students from both private universities (n = 869) and the public (n = 718) Kuwait University in Kuwait. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data.