Publications by authors named "Atheer A Almajed"

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  • The article with DOI: 10.7759/cureus.18074 has been formally retracted.
  • A retraction usually indicates that the findings or conclusions of the original article are no longer considered valid.
  • Reasons for retraction can vary, including issues like errors in research methodology, ethical concerns, or duplicate publication.
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Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is defined as a chronic medical condition in which the blood glucose level remains high. The risk factors of T2DM are high body mass index due to obesity or being overweight, genetics, and certain medical conditions. Lifestyle modification plays a crucial role in T2DM regulation and prevention, and if it is not controlled well by either lifestyle modification or DM regulatory medications, it may lead to medical complications ranging from mild to life-threatening complications.

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  • COVID-19 can lead to serious complications, including coagulopathy, which affects blood clotting and circulation.
  • A 42-year-old man developed severe low back pain after recovering from COVID-19 pneumonia, revealing signs of major blood flow issues in his lower body.
  • The patient was diagnosed with a saddle aortic embolism, a rare condition that required emergency surgery to remove the clot, resulting in a successful recovery.
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