Publications by authors named "Abdulrahman Alsamadani"
Objectives: Coronary angiography is a procedure performed during cardiac catheterization to define the coronary anatomy and determine the extent of coronary artery disease (CAD). The use of a cheap, relatively available tool like an ultrasound machine to assist in vascular access might reduce the risks associated with blind access. This study aimed to explore the efficacy and associated complications of ultrasound-guided coronary artery catheterization.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrevalence of Clostridium Difficile Infection (CDI) among Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Patients in Comparison to Non-IBD Patients in King Abdulaziz Medical City in Jeddah.
Interdiscip Perspect Infect Dis
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is increasingly common among patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and is linked to worse outcomes in these patients.
- A study conducted at King Abdulaziz Medical City analyzed data from 89 CDI patients, focusing on demographics and various health correlations over a four-year period.
- Results showed that most CDI patients were adults, primarily males, with a high prevalence among immunocompromised individuals, especially those with cancer; the main diagnostic method used was PCR.
Background: Obesity and its complications are associated with several adverse effects that may cause a serious impact on health. Antipsychotics-induced weight gain (AIWG) is one of the major, yet often neglected side effects of first and second generations antipsychotics. Importantly, several researches have shown metformin to be effective in managing weight gain especially, with AIWG.
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