Rheumatoid Arthritis With Multiple Lung Nodules: A Case Report.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory multisystemic disease characterized by erosive arthritis with many extra-articular manifestations. Pleuropulmonary manifestations are frequently seen in patients with RA. Risk factors include male gender, severe erosive arthritis, high titers of rheumatoid factor, subcutaneous nodules, smoking, genetic predisposition, and the presence of other extra-articular manifestations of RA.

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice Patterns of Lung Cancer Screening Among Physicians in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Lung cancer remains the primary cause of death connected to cancer on a worldwide scale. Obtaining a deep understanding of the knowledge, attitudes, and behavior patterns of doctors is essential for developing successful strategies to improve lung cancer screening. This study aims to identify the attitudes, beliefs, referral practices, and knowledge of lung cancer screening among physicians in Saudi Arabia.

The Overlap Syndrome: A Combination of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a severe lung disease that results in persistent and progressively worsening airflow obstruction due to abnormalities in the airway and alveoli. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a critical condition characterized by obstructive apneas, hypopneas, and respiratory effort-related arousals. These events occur due to the repetitive collapse of the upper airway during sleep, and it is essential to address this condition.

Correction: The Overlap Syndrome: A Combination of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.7759/cureus.52349.

Foot Care Prioritization Among Health Care Providers Treating Diabetic Patients in Saudi Arabia: A Survey-Based Study.

Background: Diabetic foot disease (DFD) is a significant complication associated with diabetes, characterized by the potential for progressive amputation of specific foot segments or the entire lower limb in the absence of timely identification of infection and intervention. The aim of our research is to evaluate the degree of importance given to foot care by healthcare professionals who are responsible for treating individuals with diabetes in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This cross-sectional study utilized an online survey previously validated in Australia.