Pericardial mass: A rare form of cardiac actinomycosis case report.

Actinomycosis is a rare chronic infection caused by a group of anaerobic Gram-positive bacteria which inhabits commonly the oral cavity, colon, and genitourinary tract. Actinomycosis of the thorax is the third most common form. Pericardial actinomycosis is an extremely rare condition.

Effect of Fluoride Concentration in Drinking Water on Dental Fluorosis in Southwest Saudi Arabia.

This study was intended to evaluate the fluoride concentration in drinking water and its effect on dental fluorosis in Southwest Saudi Arabia. Water samples were gathered rom wells, filtration plants and commercial brands (bottled water) in distinct urban and rural areas of Asir region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Overall, 63 water samples were collected from 12 locations and 9 brands of bottled water.

The Saudi Project for Assessment of Coronary Events (SPACE) registry: design and results of a phase I pilot study.

Objective: The delay between the availability of clinical evidence and its application to the care of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia remains undefined. The Saudi Project for Assessment of Coronary Events (SPACE) registry provides a comprehensive view of the current diagnostic and treatment strategies for patients with ACS; thus, the registry may be used to identify opportunities to improve the care of these patients.

Methods: Eight hospitals in different regions of Saudi Arabia were involved in the pilot phase of the registry, from December 2005 to July 2006.