Publications by authors named "Banan S Alghamdi"

​​​​Behçet disease (BD) is a recurrent, multisystemic autoimmune vasculitis that affects both small and large vessels. A combination of neurological signs and symptoms in BD is called neuro-Behçet syndrome (NBS). We present the case of a 31-year-old male diagnosed with chronic progressive NBS who presented with multiple relapsing episodes concurrent with infective endocarditis due to intravenous drug abuse, drug-induced hepatitis, acute kidney injury, and septic shock that is not related to BD.

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Tuberculous otitis media is an uncommon cause of chronic suppurative infection affecting the middle ear and mastoid. Unfortunately, the signs and symptoms of tuberculous otitis media are very similar to those of non-tuberculous otitis media, which can make early diagnosis challenging. It is crucial to diagnose and treat the condition early to prevent damage to the ear and potential complications involving the central nervous system.

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Objective This study aimed to determine the awareness of stroke risk factors and warning signs among diabetic patients in the Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia. Methods We adopted a cross-sectional study involving 314 participants in the Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia between February 27, 2023, and April 20, 2023. The target population was diabetic patients whose database was obtained from various health institutions.

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