Publications by authors named "Bakar Aljohani"
Article Synopsis
- Vitamin D deficiency is widespread in the Taif region of Saudi Arabia, with 41.8% of the 2153 patients studied diagnosed with low levels.
- Factors influencing deficiency include being male, younger age, and having no chronic illnesses like thyroid disease or asthma.
- Despite the sunny climate in Saudi Arabia, vitamin D deficiency remains a significant health concern, highlighting the need for awareness and potential interventions.
Introduction Long head biceps (LHB) tendon pathology results in anterior shoulder pain, affecting activities requiring overhead movement and forward flexion. Current surgical options for those in whom conservative management failed include tenotomy and tenodesis, and both have considerable success rates and various complications. Herein, we present a novel technique using tenotomy with autotenodesis of the LHB.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPilocytic astrocytoma (PA) is a low-grade tumor. It has an excellent prognosis after total resection. Leptomeningeal dissemination and hemorrhage are very rare to be associated with PA and lead to unfavorable prognosis.
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