Objectives Obesity is viewed as a risk factor for several life-threatening diseases. Bariatric surgeries are regarded as a safe and effective way of treating morbid obesity and are associated with alterations in molecules such as Vitamin D and retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4). The aim of this study was to examine an association between Vitamin D and RBP4 in healthy obese individuals undergoing gastric sleeve surgery.
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July 2022
Objective: The COVID-19 outbreak was first reported in Wuhan City, China in early December 2019. It was declared a pandemic by WHO in March 2020. This study aimed at assessing the knowledge, awareness, and attitudes of the general population in Saudi Arabia towards COVID-19, as well as its adherence to preventive measures and its willingness to take the vaccine.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSmall intestinal obstruction is a common surgical emergency that has a wide range of underlying etiologies. The most frequent causes of small intestinal obstruction include adhesions, hernias, and malignancies. The diagnosis of small intestinal obstruction is primarily dependent on the clinical findings, but imaging investigations are crucial to confirm the diagnosis and evaluate the complications.
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