Background: This study aimed to assess the level of readiness among primary school teachers to handle sports injuries in Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A structured questionnaire was applied to collect information on teachers, training, knowledge, attitudes, and perceived barriers in managing common sports injuries. Descriptive analysis was performed for demographics and baseline information.
This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and the association between hypertension (HTN) and atrial fibrillation (AF) in hemodialysis (HD) patients. A chart review-based, cross-sectional study was conducted on HD patients who had received HD for at least 6 months. Demographic, hemodynamic, and laboratory data were retrieved from the BestCare system, and the main outcomes were blood pressure before and after dialysis, and the presence of AF.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare tumors accounting for 0.1-3% of gastrointestinal (GI) neoplasms. In the past, GIST was classified as leiomyomas, leiomyosarcomas, and leiomyoblastomas.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAlkaptonuria is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the excessive production of homogentisic acid, leading to the formation and deposition of pigment polymers throughout the body. It is extremely rare, affecting only around one in 100,000 individuals. Despite the normal life expectancy, it can cause severe morbidities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTakotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC) or stress-induced cardiomyopathy is characterized by transient left ventricular apical ballooning in the absence of coronary occlusion. Although the underlying mechanism is still unknown, exaggerated sympathetic nervous system and catecholamine cardiotoxicity, followed by metabolic disturbance, and multi-vessel epicardial coronary artery vasospasm, are thought to be responsible for the development of this condition. TTC accounts for 1-2% of patients presenting with the acute coronary syndrome (ACS) with the majority of patients being postmenopausal women.
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