Introduction: Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare disease that affects almost 0.8-1.9 cases per 100,000 people worldwide every year.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground Among the young population, many have risk factors that are nonmodifiable, modifiable, or both, increasing their chances of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and/or experiencing a heart attack later in life. Knowledge of both risk factors has a major role in preventing CVD by encouraging screening and applying the necessary lifestyle modifications. This study aims to assess the knowledge of risk factors and complications associated with heart attacks among individuals in the early adulthood age group.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFis a Gram-positive coccobacillus that falls within the category of aerobic actinomycetes. The genus belongs to the nocardioform bacteria group. This microorganism has been found in various settings, including natural environments, animals, and particularly in individuals with compromised immune systems, such as those living with HIV.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction Selfies are most commonly posted on social media, where their popularity has led to intensified awareness by the subjects of their appearance. This, led to higher demand for cosmetic procedures, intending to enhance how the subject appears in future selfies. Aim This study aims to evaluate the influence of high expectations and selfie photographs on satisfaction level results of facial plastic surgery in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Spontaneous simultaneous bilateral basal ganglia hemorrhage (SSBBGH) is an extremely rare condition with only a few published case reports and series. However, there is no systematic review that has been published yet.
Objective: The study aims to conduct a systematic review on spontaneous simultaneous bilateral basal ganglion bleeding and a descriptive statistical analysis of collected data on epidemiology, clinical features, etiology, therapeutic approach and prognosis.
Introduction Kligman's formula is a topical triple combination consisting of hydroquinone, tretinoin, and topical corticosteroid. It has recently become widely popular among the general population for different purposes. Its improper use can lead to unsatisfactory results and unpleasant side effects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBACKGROUND Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) is a rare neurological disorder with a complex physiopathology that is not fully understood. Suggested underlying mechanisms include failure of autoregulation, endothelial dysfunction, and oxidative stress. It is characterized by reversible multifocal constriction of the cerebral arteries, and can be triggered by many conditions, including, vasoactive medications (eg, triptans), cerebrovascular events, primary headache disorders, and metabolic causes (eg, hypercalcemia).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFYoung patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) make up a small but important subgroup of patients with ICH. This study investigated the clinical characteristics and outcomes of hypertensive ICH in very young (18-45 years) and young (46-55 years) patients. This was a retrospective study of patients aged 18-55 years with hypertensive ICH admitted to a hospital from April 2014 to April 2019.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a common cause of death worldwide (Neumar et al., Circulation 122:S729-S767, 2010), affecting about 300,000 persons in the USA on an annual basis; 92% of them die (Roger et al., Circulation 123:e18-e209, 2011).
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