Publications by authors named "Khlood Alattas"
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- - The study aimed to understand public attitudes towards genetic testing in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia, highlighting the need for widespread adoption of testing due to advancements in genetics.
- - A survey of 507 participants revealed that the majority of respondents had a positive attitude towards genetic testing, with 79.1% supporting mandatory screenings before marriage and over half being open to pregnancy termination in the event of a high risk of genetic diseases in the baby.
- - Factors influencing positive attitudes included nationality, marital status, and income, with attitudes toward genetic testing generally aligned with previous research findings.
Although there is a remarkably high risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) during pregnancy and postpartum, a cautious approach is needed while initiating therapeutic and prophylactic anticoagulant therapy. The merits of heparin for thromboprophylaxis in postpartum patients are exaggerated, and its risk is generally overlooked. This study aimed to report the inappropriate use of anticoagulants in postpartum patients.
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