Clinical Epidemiology, Etiology, and Outcomes of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding at a Tertiary Center in Bahrain: A Retrospective Study.

Background Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is one of the most common major medical emergencies. This study sought to determine the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and outcomes of UGIB in the largest major tertiary care center in Bahrain, compared to regional and international cohorts. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study of all patients diagnosed with UGIB between April 2021 and April 2022 in Salmaniya Medical Complex, Bahrain's largest tertiary-level public hospital.

Unusual Distribution of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis in a Patient With Sickle Cell Disease: A Case Study.

This study presents the case of a 29-year-old Bahraini woman with a known history of sickle cell disease who exhibited acute neurological symptoms. Advanced imaging, specifically CT and MRI, identified cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT). The patient was managed with fluid therapy and anticoagulation, and received a packed red blood cell transfusion, leading to a complete recovery.