Publications by authors named "Jehan F Sarriyah"
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a debilitating disorder that can lead to life-long disability, with a high incidence in Saudi Arabia. Secondary epilepsy and cardiac complications are common in CP patients. We present a rare case of a 17-year-old female with CP, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), secondary epilepsy, and a history of post-cardiac arrest, with home medications carbamazepine, risperidone, and sodium valproate.
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- Classical hemophilia A is an X-linked recessive disorder that results in a deficiency of factor VIII, leading to severe bleeding disorders, including the rare complication of spontaneous retroperitoneal hematomas.
- A case study of a 38-year-old man with hemophilia A demonstrated a significant internal bleeding event, requiring urgent medical intervention, blood transfusions, and treatment with factor VIII and recombinant factor VIIa.
- The case highlights that spontaneous retroperitoneal hematomas are serious emergencies in hemophilia A patients, emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis and careful management to prevent severe outcomes.
Background Hyperglycemia is a common side effect of high-dose steroid therapy in hospitalized patients. Objectives To assess the prevalence of hyperglycemia among hospitalized patients receiving steroid therapy. Methods A retrospective study was conducted among 245 patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground Pterygium is an important public health problem. The prevalence rates of this disease varies widely from 1.2% to 23.
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