Publications by authors named "Norah Ibrahim Almedemgh"
Article Synopsis
- Sciatica is a common condition affecting 13%-40% of people in their lifetime, with varying incidence rates, and its exact cause remains unclear; treatment varies based on cultural and socio-economic factors.
- A study surveyed 3,764 adults in Saudi Arabia using an online questionnaire to evaluate their knowledge and attitudes about sciatica, revealing that 60.1% had poor knowledge and an average attitude score of 35.8, mostly neutral.
- The study found that higher education levels and urban living were linked to better knowledge and attitudes, indicating a need for awareness programs from healthcare professionals to improve understanding of sciatica among patients.
Objective: Thymic cysts are rare benign neck masses, accounting for less than 1% of all cervical masses. This study aims to discern different presentations, investigations, and treatment options of thymic cysts in adults by reviewing prior published studies from January 2010 to October 2021 to bridge the knowledge gap since the last review by Michalopoulos in 2011. Moreover, we present a case of a 28-year-old male with a left cervical thymic cyst.
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