Publications by authors named "K M AlGhamdi"
Purpose: Hyperhidrosis (HH) is characterized by excessive sweating, which can significantly affect quality of life. The Hyperhidrosis Quality of Life Index (HidroQoL©) is the latest tool that has been developed and validated for assessing the quality of life of patients with HH. Because of the absence of an Arabic version of the HidroQoL©, this research aimed to create, validate, and adapt the HidroQoL© into Arabic.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study addresses the pervasive issue of particulate matter (PM) emission in urban areas, proposing a better approach using scanning electron microscope (SEM) techniques to identify plant species effective in airborne PM removal. Conducted in Bilaspur city, the research strategically selected six plant species across four distinct sites and applied the SEM-Image J method for analysis, yielding significant insights, especially in the respirable PM range. Among the tested plant species, Senna Siamea and Dalbergia Sissoo emerged as consistent and standout performers, displaying the highest PM removal efficiency across all sites.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCommunity pharmacies have expanded to include new services such as health screenings and medication reviews. However, developing and implementing new applications tends to be challenging and entails comprehensive planning by multiple stakeholders. This qualitative study explores stakeholders' perspectives of these new services and identifies perceived barriers or facilitators for implementing practice changes.
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- The pomegranate peel is rich in phenolic compounds, which have medicinal and commercial value, but their concentrations and biological activities during different ripening stages are not well understood.
- Extracts from pomegranate peels at various growth stages (40, 80, and 120 days) were tested, with stage 2 and stage 3 showing strong antimicrobial effects.
- Notably, the stage 2 extract was most effective against lung, breast, and liver cancer cells, and further analysis confirmed γ-Sitosterol as a key compound responsible for its antimicrobial and cytotoxic properties, although more testing is required to confirm these findings.
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- Intraventricular glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is an uncommon brain tumor, especially in infants, with this case detailing a 54-day-old baby who presented with symptoms of increased head size and vomiting.
- The infant underwent surgery to remove the tumor, which was confirmed to be a pediatric-type glioblastoma through histopathological examination.
- Over a 10-year follow-up, the child experienced developmental delays and seizures but showed no signs of tumor recurrence, indicating a rare instance of long-term survival after this aggressive cancer.