Publications by authors named "Abdulrahman M Algethmi"
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- The use of e-cigarettes has surged since 2007, especially among young males, raising concerns about their health impacts, like lung issues and weakened immunity.
- There are fears that vaping may normalize cigarette use and contribute to cannabis addiction among teenagers, despite being perceived as a safer alternative to traditional smoking.
- Limited research on the health risks of e-cigarettes highlights the urgent need for more studies to inform healthcare providers and the public, aiming to mitigate the growing public health challenge posed by vaping.
The objective of this report is to present a rare case of chronic appendicitis with an atypical presentation. The patient presented with intermittent periumbilical pain without any other symptom, relieved by an anti-inflammatory, and later incidentally diagnosed on computed tomography (CT) scan. The patient was managed with an appendectomy during laparoscopic exploration.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Diabetes mellitus (DM) and cancer are recognized as non-communicable chronic disorders which are among the top ten causes of death globally. In Saudi Arabia, the prevalence of type 2 DM (T2DM) and colorectal cancer (CRC) is alarmingly high. Both T2DM and CRC share common risk factors.
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