Publications by authors named "L A Alotaibi"
Allergic fungal rhinosinusitis (AFRS) is a severe type of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) characterized by a high risk of acute vision loss resulting from the affection of optic nerves. This vision loss results from direct pressure upon the optic nerve by the sinus tissues and bone degradation. This is why early involvement of a professional is significant so as not to result in a permanent disability.
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- AI is significantly impacting healthcare, and a study in Saudi Arabia explored medical students' views on how AI will affect their careers and the medical field.
- The study surveyed around 400 medical students and interns, revealing that while 75.4% were familiar with AI and 88.9% saw its benefits in medical education, there were concerns about job displacement and the potential replacement of doctors with AI.
- The findings highlight the importance of addressing these fears through educational initiatives while recognizing the potential for AI to enhance healthcare delivery and precision medicine.
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- - The study aimed to investigate how common hearing loss is among patients with dementia, the use of hearing aids, and whether the hearing loss originates from the brain or the ear.
- - Conducted from 2020 to 2023 in Saudi Arabia, the research involved 143 dementia patients over 60 years old, focusing on their hearing loss and associated factors while excluding those with Parkinson's and certain types of epilepsy.
- - Results showed that 88.8% of participants had dementia (mainly Alzheimer's), 18.2% reported hearing issues, and 14.7% experienced hearing loss, mostly bilateral and varying in severity, highlighting the importance of addressing hearing problems early in these patients.
Behçet's syndrome is a complex chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by widespread inflammation of the blood vessels, affecting various systems in the body. Although its exact cause remains unknown, genetic predisposition, particularly HLA-B51/B5 gene carriage, and environmental factors are believed to play roles. The disease typically manifests in individuals aged 20-40 years, with an uncommon occurrence in children and elderly individuals.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF: Insufficient kidney function increases the risk of hyperkalemia and hypoglycemia, particularly in hemodialysis-dependent patients. Hypoglycemia is a common complication of insulin-based hyperkalemia treatment. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of hyperkalemia treatment in hemodialysis-dependent and -non-dependent patients and identify risk factors associated with hypoglycemia.
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