Publications by authors named "Jafar Altammar"
Article Synopsis
- The study examines the link between anxiety, depression, and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in university students through a campus-wide survey.
- A total of 437 students from three public medical universities in Saudi Arabia participated, using standardized measures for mental health and a tailored questionnaire for GI symptoms.
- Results showed a significant correlation between high levels of anxiety and depression with GI issues, indicating the need for integrated health interventions to support both mental and physical well-being among students.
Background Lumbar puncture, a common diagnostic and therapeutic procedure, is performed regardless of individual spinal alignment variations. However, the impact of kyphosis, scoliosis, and kyphoscoliosis on spinal cord termination level and lumbar puncture safety remains unclear. Objectives This study aimed to determine if the termination level of the spinal cord is different in individuals with spinal deformities and to assess the necessity of routine neuroimaging for safe lumbar puncture localization.
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