Depression and Quality of Life Among Caregivers of Pediatric Cancer Patients.

Background This study aimed to assess the prevalence of depression, depressive symptoms, and quality of life among caregivers of pediatric cancer patients and the associated risk factors. Methodology In total, 73 participants were recruited for this cross-sectional study in King Abdullah Specialist Children Hospital. Two self-administered questionnaires were used, the Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ9) and World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL), to assess the depressive symptoms as well as the prevalence of clinical depression and quality of life, respectively.

Persistent Clostridium Difficile Diarrhea, Thinking Beyond Pseudomembranous Colitis: A Case Report.

The prevalence of infection (CDI) is increasing along with the availability of diagnostic tests and is becoming a common nosocomial infection. CDI is the cause of nearly all occurrences of pseudomembranous colitis as well as 10-25% of antibiotic-related diarrhea. In patients presenting with persistent diarrhea, the most common cause is the recurrence of pseudomembranous colitis but other differential diagnoses may need to be considered.

Characteristics and Outcomes of Younger Adults with Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source (ESUS): A Retrospective Study.

Introduction: Embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS) in younger adults may have different risk factors compared with ESUS in elderly, and the approach to ESUS in young adults may require new therapies. We aimed to investigate the characteristics and outcomes in younger adults with ESUS at a single centre in Saudi Arabia.

Patients And Methods: A retrospective study was conducted using the medical records of younger adults with ESUS according to the criteria of the Cryptogenic Stroke/ESUS International Working Group.