Publications by authors named "Loujen O Alamoudi"
Article Synopsis
- - Pseudophakic cystoid macular edema (PCME) is a complication of cataract surgery that can reduce vision, and the study investigates the effectiveness of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and corticosteroids to prevent it.
- - The research reviewed 18 randomized controlled trials involving nearly 3,000 participants, finding that NSAIDs significantly lower the incidence of PCME and improve visual acuity compared to placebo or steroids alone.
- - The conclusion emphasizes that NSAIDs, whether alone or with steroids, effectively reduce PCME risk, and suggests that further double-blind studies are necessary to create standardized preventive protocols for different patients.
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) and cancer are recognized as non-communicable chronic disorders which are among the top ten causes of death globally. In Saudi Arabia, the prevalence of type 2 DM (T2DM) and colorectal cancer (CRC) is alarmingly high. Both T2DM and CRC share common risk factors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA Case Report of Recurrent Subaortic Membrane in a 3-Year-Old Saudi Child.
Int J Surg Case Rep
December 2022
Introduction: While only a few cases have been reported in pediatrics, subaortic stenosis (SAS) is a gradually progressive disorder rarely seen at birth and infancy, however, it is the most common type of aortic stenosis. It obstructs the blood flow across the left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT). Although the cause is still not well known, different etiologies have been suggested by the literature.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The arterial blood gas (ABG) parameters of patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) with acute neuromuscular respiratory failure (NMRF) and non-NMRF have not been defined or compared in the literature. Methods: We retrospectively collected the initial ABG parameters (pH, PaCO2, PaO2, and HCO3) of patients admitted to ICUs with acute respiratory failure. We compared ABG parameter ranges and the prevalence of abnormalities in NMRF versus non-NMRF and its categories, including primary pulmonary disease (PPD) (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and bronchiectasis), pneumonia, and pulmonary edema.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStüve-Wiedemann syndrome with a novel mutation in a Saudi infant.
Int J Pediatr Adolesc Med
June 2022
A full-term male infant born from consanguineous Saudi parents, with one other live child, is suspected to have skeletal dysplasia on a fetal anomaly scan. Clinical findings at birth included short stature, bowed long bone affecting the lower limbs more than the upper limbs, severe joint contractures with restricted movement, failure to thrive, hypertonia, and camptodactyly of the index fingers. During infancy, the baby is noted to have sucking and swallowing difficulties necessitated nasogastric tube feeding, and recurrent respiratory distress episodes with frequent admissions due to respiratory failure required intensive care admission and mechanical ventilation.
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- Congenital glucose-galactose malabsorption (GGM) is a rare genetic disorder causing severe diarrhea and dehydration in infants.
- A report details a seven-month-old Saudi infant with recurrent diarrhea and failure to thrive, leading to a diagnosis through molecular testing.
- Early diagnosis and treatment with fructose-based formulas are crucial for preventing life-threatening complications associated with undiagnosed GGM.