Radiologic and Clinical Evaluation of Posterolateral Versus Transforaminal Interbody Fusion in Degenerative Lumbar Spondylolisthesis.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Objective: The primary objective is to compare foraminal height (FH) and disk height (DH) differences in posterolateral (PLF) and transforaminal interbody fusions (TLIFs) and secondarily correlate these measurements with patient-reported outcomes.

Background: The impact FH has on patient outcomes in degenerative lumbar spinal fusion surgery is unknown.

Preoperative Disc Angle is an Important Predictor of Segmental Lordosis After Degenerative Spondylolisthesis Fusion.

Study Design: Retrospective Cohort Study.

Objectives: To determine the effect of interbody cages inserted via posterior approach on segmental lordosis in the setting of preoperative lordotic vs kyphotic discs in patients with lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis (LDS).

Methods: Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data on assessment and management of LDS patients from 2 contributing centres.

The perception and competency of undergraduates in urology: Is the clinical exposure necessary?

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate medical students' perception, choices of future career, and competency in urology.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was distributed among 5, 6, and 7(interns) year medical students at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences using both hard copies and soft copies. Major outcomes were medical students' perception, future career decision, and core skills in urology.

Risk factors and short outcome of bowel atresia in neonates at Tertiary Hospital.

Background: Bowel atresia is a rare congenital anomaly that could affect any part of the bowel. It is categorized based on the type and location of the affected bowel with jejunoileal being the most common type worldwide. Risk factors for developing intestinal atresia are not well established, but we know that genetics, poor prenatal care, and low birth weight are considered risk factors.

Lung granuloma: A clinicopathologic study of 158 cases.

Background And Aims: A granuloma is a common pathological diagnosis in lung biopsies and is caused by a variety of etiologies. The aim of this study was to assess the etiology and frequency of different cases of lung granulomas.

Methods: The medical records of all patients who had lung granulomas between 2005 and 2013 were retrospectively reviewed.

Characteristics of bladder neoplasms in the young population of Saudi Arabia.

Context: Bladder neoplasms are a well-studied subject in medicine. However, the evidence of bladder neoplasms in children and the young adult population (≤40 years), particularly in Saudi Arabia, is lacking.

Aims: The aims of this study were to identify histopathological characteristics as well as clinical features, prognosis, and treatment of bladder neoplasms in this age group in a single tertiary referral center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Symptoms of Daytime Sleepiness and Sleep Apnea in Liver Cirrhosis Patients.

Unlabelled: Background/propose. Sleep disturbance and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) have been reported in patients with hepatic cirrhosis with no hepatic encephalopathy (HE). The objective of this study was to evaluate daytime sleepiness and risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among liver cirrhosis patients.

Tuberculous myocarditis is not always fatal: Report of three confirmed cases with uneventful outcome.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of death worldwide. It can affect any organ. However, cardiac involvement is extremely rare.

Prevalence of sleep duration among Saudi adults.

To examine the associations between sleep duration and a variety of demographic and clinical variables in a sample of Saudi adults.  Methods: A cross-sectional study among 2,095 participants was conducted at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, between May and October 2014. A questionnaire was administered to collect data related to clinical health outcomes and demographic characteristics.

The effects of age and gender on the prevalence of insomnia in a sample of the Saudi population.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of insomnia among the Saudi adult population.

Study Design: A cross-sectional insomnia survey was conducted at King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The presence of insomnia was defined by difficulty initiating sleep, early morning awakening, or frequent awakening, in addition to the second-day effect in the form of fatigue, tiredness, or changes in the mode because of lack of sleep.