Publications by authors named "Areen Altwairqi"

Background Propofol and midazolam are the most common sedative agents used in critical settings. Propofol and midazolam might have different mortality rates after sedation administration. Some studies mention that propofol is associated with a lower mortality rate than midazolam in mechanically ventilated patients, but other studies have contradicting results.

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Schwann cells in the body's nerve sheath can develop into benign tumors known as schwannomas. While thyroid gland schwannomas are uncommon and are rarely documented in the literature, they are less unusual than those appearing in the head and neck region. The rare nature of schwannomas connected to the thyroid gland adds to the difficulty in detecting them prior to surgery.

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