The indiscriminate use of antibacterial agents has resulted in one of the largest recent global health problems, which is the emergence of bacterial resistance. This study aimed to examine the antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of ethanolic extracts of the two medicinal plants; pods and leaves on urinary isolates. Both plants were extracted by absolute ethanol, and various concentrations (100, 50, 25, and 12.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Globally speaking, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality, with coronary artery disease (CAD) contributing to half of the cases. A major complication of CAD is myocardial infarction (MI). The clinical outcomes of MI are predominantly time-dependent; therefore, it is paramount that the general public is familiar with the early symptoms of MI.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To determine the prevalence of refractive errors among Saudi adults in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted targeting healthy Saudi adults (20-40 years old) at two major gatherings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from December 2018 to January 2019. Refractive errors were measured, and data pertaining to age, sex, region of origin, and spectacle use was collected.