Publications by authors named "Ahmed Almusalmi"
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- Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is a less commonly used treatment option compared to hemodialysis (HD) for patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), and understanding patient knowledge about PD is vital for informed decision-making.
- A study involving 108 HD patients revealed that while many had heard of alternative treatments, only a small percentage understood PD and its benefits; misconceptions and lack of information contributed to its underutilization.
- Improving education and addressing myths surrounding PD can help promote it as a viable treatment option, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for ESKD patients.
The intragastric balloon is a common minimally invasive procedure used prior to bariatric surgery for weight reduction. There are complications of this balloon with varying degrees of severity ranging from mild to severe life-threatening complications. Acute pancreatitis due to direct compression or catheter migration of the balloon should be considered in these patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) refers to the use of nonconventional medical practices together with standard medical care. Specific forms of CAM included in this study are the use of honey, dry and wet Hijama, Quran, Zamzam water, Nigella sativa (black seed), and others. The objective was to determine the prevalence of the use of different CAM modalities by the attendees of primary health-care centers (PHCCs) and assess the reasons behind their use.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Energy drinks contain stimulants mainly caffeine. The use of these drinks by university students is on the rise despite concerns about their safety. This study identified the determinants of the consumption of energy drinks in a cohort of Saudi university students.
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