Background: Reducing the frequency of emergency department (ED) patient visits for treatment, particularly in urgent instances, is a global healthcare objective. Additionally, a more extended stay in the ED can harm a patient's prognosis during later hospitalization. This study aims to investigate the factors affecting the length of stay in the ED in a teaching hospital.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted healthcare systems globally, with cancer patients representing a particularly vulnerable group. This study aims to evaluate the influence of COVID-19 on cancer, focusing on infection rates, types of care, therapy adjustments, and factors associated with COVID-19 infection. Materials and methods This single-center retrospective analysis included adult cancer patients who underwent anticancer therapy at King Khalid Hospital in Najran, Saudi Arabia, from December 20, 2020, to January 23, 2022.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMultidrug-resistant strains are frequent causes of nosocomial infections. The majority of nosocomial infections, particularly in critical care units (ICU), have been linked to , which has major clinical significance. The current paper attempts to identify the potential risk and prognosis factors for acquiring an infection due to compared to that of other nosocomial bacteria.
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