Accuracy of Umbilical Cord Complete Blood Count in Detecting Early-Onset Neonatal Thrombocytopenia.

Background: Neonatal thrombocytopenia (NTCP) is a common hematological disorder whose platelet count falls below the normal limit of 150 x 10/L. NTCP can cause late complications if left untreated. The current study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of the umbilical cord complete blood count (UC CBC) in detecting early-onset neonatal thrombocytopenia (EO-NTCP).

The prevalence and pattern of complementary and alternative medicine use among cancer patients in a tertiary oncology center: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is widely used nationally and internationally for multiple medical conditions, including different stages of cancer. It is used by the patients for multiple purposes, including to cure diseases or resolve symptoms, as patients have the misconception that natural remedies are safer than radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

Objectives: The aim of this research is to investigate the prevalence, pattern, and purpose of CAM use by cancer patients at Princess Noorah Oncology Center (PNOC), King Abdulaziz Medical City, in Jeddah (KAMC-JD).