Introduction Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) are brief episodes of neurological impairment caused by reduced blood flow to the brain, spinal cord, or retina, typically lasting under an hour. Recent advances in neuroimaging suggest that some TIAs may actually be small strokes with resolved symptoms. This study focuses on assessing the knowledge and management of TIAs among primary care physicians and nurses in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis publisher's note contains corrections to Opt. Lett.47, 5208 (2022)10.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInternal quantum efficiency (IQE) is an important figure of merit for photoelectric applications. While the InAs core/shell (c/s) nanowire (NW) is a promising solution for efficient quantum emission, the relationship between the IQE and shell coating remains unclear. This Letter reports mid-infrared PL measurements on InAs/InGaAs, InAs/AlSb, and InAs/GaSb c/s NWs, together with bare InAs NWs as a reference.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRapid weight loss after bariatric surgery is a known risk factor for cholelithiasis development. This study aimed to estimate the incidence of cholelithiasis following bariatric surgery among morbidly obese patients who underwent bariatric surgery. This is a retrospective cohort study of all morbidly obese patients who underwent bariatric surgery in King Abdulaziz Medical City (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) or King Abdulaziz Hospital (Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia) between January 2015 and December 2018.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Instant Messaging Applications are known for their potential to enhance learning. However, to date, there has been little investigation into the implications of the 'Telegram' application for online medical education and training.
Aim: This study explores the potential benefits and disadvantages of integrating Telegram into undergraduate medical education during the COVID-19 pandemic.