Publications by authors named "Feras Alharbi"
Background: Thalassemia is a group of genetic disorders that result in a lack of hemoglobin (Hb) production. Children with thalassemia rely on regular blood transfusions for survival, which places a significant burden on their families and negatively impacts their quality of life (QOL).
Objective: This study aimed to assess QOL from the perspective of parents of thalassemic children in Medina City, Saudi Arabia.
Article Synopsis
- A national multicenter study in Saudi Arabia assessed the resistance profiles of a common pathogen causing healthcare-associated infections, using the gold standard broth microdilution method over 2022-2023.
- The study collected 185 isolates from various infection sites, finding the highest susceptibility to amikacin (76.8%), while notable resistance was observed with meropenem (52%) and colistin (43.8%).
- The findings revealed a significant level of multidrug-resistance among the isolates, highlighting the need for enhanced antimicrobial stewardship and infection control policies in hospitals to manage and track antibiotic resistance effectively.
Background The radial artery originates from the brachial artery at the level of the neck of the radius in the cubital fossa. It has multiple branches all over its course, and it is an important artery for multiple procedures across several fields. Objectives The objective of this article is to assess the size and characteristics of the radial artery in the Saudi population for the transradial approach.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction & Aim The most prevalent type of inflammatory arthritis is gout. It develops because of hyperuricemia, which makes monosodium urate (MSU) crystals accumulate in the joints. However, hyperuricemia does not always cause gout.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction Insomnia is one of the most prevalent diseases globally, with many adults around the world suffering from at least one of its symptoms. It has a significant effect on the body's normal physiology and may lead to the development of chronic diseases that impair the main functional domains of health and cognition if left untreated. Handgrip strength (HGS) has previously been linked to several diseases that occur in tandem with insomnia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To compare results of prostate laser photovaporization (PVP) by age groups to evaluate morbidity and functional results. Then, to specifically analyze surgical data for patients with an indwelling bladder catheter.
Design: Monocentric retrospective study of a prospective maintained database of all laser PVPs performed at our university hospital between December 2012 and June 2017.
Aims: To evaluate a simple and fast technique to ensure negative surgical margins on partial nephrectomies, while correlating margin statuses with the final pathology report.
Subjects And Methods: This study was conducted for patients undergoing partial nephrectomy (PN) with T1-T2 renal tumors from January 2010 to the end of December 2015. Before tumor removal, intraoperative ultrasound (US) localization was performed.