Publications by authors named "Amani Albalawi"
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View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground Thyroid surgery is one of the most commonly performed procedures internationally. There were no studies conducted in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, on post-thyroidectomy complications and their risk factors. Objective The aim of this study was to assess post-thyroidectomy complications and determine the risk factors of such complications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIncidence and Risk Factors for Retinopathy of Prematurity in Tabuk City, KSA.
Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol
September 2020
Article Synopsis
- Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a significant cause of preventable blindness in premature infants, prompting a study in Tabuk City, Saudi Arabia to evaluate its prevalence and risk factors.* -
- The study analyzed records of 108 premature infants from King Khalid Hospital, revealing that 33.3% had ROP, particularly among those with low birth weight, which was identified as a significant risk factor.* -
- With many ROP cases being sight-threatening and affecting both eyes, the study suggests that treatment resources should be available in Tabuk City to address the needs of low-birth-weight infants without necessitating transfers to other centers.*