Publications by authors named "Mohammed H Alamer"
Background Maternal diabetes mellitus (DM) is a known risk factor for congenital heart diseases (CHDs), which are of significant concern to infants born to diabetic mothers. Compared to newborns born to non-diabetic mothers, infants born to diabetic mothers had a higher overall risk of developing congenital malformations. This association has a complex pathophysiology that includes genetic predispositions, metabolic abnormalities, and environmental factors during key stages of fetal development.
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- - Thrombocytopenia is a common blood condition in newborns in NICUs, caused by low platelet production or increased breakdown, and is classified by severity and timing of onset.
- - A study at the Maternity and Children Hospital in Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, analyzed 242 newborns with thrombocytopenia over a year, finding that most cases were early-onset, mild, and asymptomatic, with spontaneous resolution in many cases.
- - The research revealed a significant link between gestational age and thrombocytopenia severity, noting higher mortality rates in severe cases, emphasizing the importance of early detection for better outcomes.
Introduction Overcrowding in emergency departments (EDs) is still a national and international issue. Among the variables contributing to this crisis are an increase in patient numbers and the severity of sickness. One significant issue that has not yet been addressed and is burdening healthcare facilities is the use of EDs by parents of children who have mild illnesses.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground Pregnant women go through physiological as well as psychological changes during pregnancy. Antenatal anxiety disorders are common, with proven adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. Anxiety increases the risks for prematurity and neurodevelopmental disorders.
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