Publications by authors named "Dalal Aleid"
BACKGROUND Accidental finger-stick injuries have been reported with epinephrine autoinjectors, such as EpiPen and EpiPen Jr, and can result in necrosis and digital ischemia. However, long-term adverse effects are very rare. The treatment for accidental finger-stick injuries is controversial and includes intra-arterial injections of vasodilating agents, topical vasodilators, and supportive management as needed.
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- The study aimed to assess health literacy levels in adult Saudi patients with type 2 diabetes and explore clinical factors linked to these literacy scores.
- A total of 249 patients participated, with a majority (68.7%) classified as having adequate health literacy; younger patients and males tended to have higher literacy levels.
- The findings suggest that high health literacy among these patients does not correlate with better glycemic control.