Publications by authors named "Atheer Darraj"
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- * Factors significantly associated with the development of AKI include older age, severe anemia, pre-operative high creatinine levels, complex surgeries, blood transfusions, and extended times on cardiopulmonary bypass.
- * Despite a notable percentage requiring renal replacement therapy, only a small portion of those patients regained kidney function within three months, underscoring the need for future research on anemia's role in AKI.
Bilateral traumatic dissections of the cervical internal carotid artery (ICA) are rare complications of polytrauma. A thorough literature review was performed, and data from selected studies were analyzed to assess the trends in clinical presentation, modes of trauma, management protocols, and clinical outcomes. The reported outcomes were categorized and graded into optimal, intermediate, and poor outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection that affects teens and adults in their early 20 s. Screening and HPV vaccination are important preventive measures to reduce cases of HPV and associated complications. Studies about HPV knowledge and vaccine acceptability are scarce in Saudi Arabia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: This study aims to measure quality of life and the presence of depression among adults suffering from perceived hair loss.
Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design that targeted adult subjects with perceived hair loss in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia. Data were collected during interviews in selected primary healthcare centers.