A Rare Case of Parotid Stone Adherence to the Facial Nerve.

This case report details a complex case of parotid gland sialolithiasis with stones adherent to the facial nerve, a scenario that presents a significant surgical challenge. Traditional sialendoscopy failed to address the condition in a 23-year-old female patient, leading to the adoption of a combined endoscopic transcutaneous approach. This method successfully resolved the condition without intraoperative complications, maintaining intact facial nerve function postoperatively.

Awareness of the Unaizah populations in Al-Qassim province in Saudi Arabia regarding nasal decongestant use for allergic rhinitis and their side effect.

Background: Nasal decongestant drugs are widely used as potent vasoconstrictive agents to reduce congestion of nasal and ocular mucous membranes in disease such as allergic rhinitis. These drugs are easily accessible to the people over the counter without prescription. The ease in access may lead the population in believing that the drugs are risk free and free from side effects.

Postoperative Endophthalmitis After Cataract Surgery: An Update.

Postoperative endophthalmitis is a serious complication that can happen after cataract surgery. It occurs mainly due to invasion of the globe by microbial flora, bacteria, or fungi from the adnexa and environment during the time of surgery. All patients undergoing cataract surgery should be evaluated for any potential risk factors that can enhance the development of postoperative endophthalmitis; managing the intraoperative risk and prophylaxis protocols should be considered in order to reduce the risk of endophthalmitis.

Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Medical Practitioners in the Hospitals of Al'Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia‏.

Introduction Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) have a significant impact on the workplace; they have been growing as a problem in our population, especially among healthcare practitioners. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of the condition, evaluate the WMSDs experienced by practitioners in different specialties in different hospitals in the Al'Qassim region, and study various risk factors that contribute to the development of WMSDs. Methods After gaining the Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval, a cross-sectional study was conducted among all medical care practitioners at hospitals in the Al'Qassim region.