Smartphone-Related Neck Pain: A Study Among Saudi Residents in the Eastern Province.

Background: The pervasive use of mobile phones has raised concerns about their impact on musculoskeletal health, particularly neck pain. This issue is notably relevant in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, where high mobile phone usage intersects with demographic diversity. While extensive phone use has been linked to neck pain and other musculoskeletal disorders globally, specific data on this issue in the Eastern Province are limited.

What CT Findings are Predictive of Post-Traumatic Enophthalmos in Orbital Fractures?

Background: Enophthalmos is a surgical indication for orbital fracture repair. However, guidelines to predict enophthalmos in orbital fractures are ambiguous. We systematically reviewed the existing literature on utilizing CT findings to establish objective metrics to predict enophthalmos in asymptomatic patients during initial trauma work-up.

Bilateral Glaucoma as Possible Additional Feature for -Associated Hyperphosphatasia.

Hyperphosphatasia with mental disorder (HPMRS) is a rare autosomal recessive disease caused by gene mutations in enzymes involved in the synthesis and remodeling of lipids. Seven-month-old boy diagnosed with bilateral glaucoma had a cleft palate, facial dysmorphism, hypertelorism, a broad nasal bridge, and large fleshy earlobes. A brain MRI scan also revealed brain abnormalities.

Association between HDL levels and stroke outcomes in the Arab population.

Low HDL levels are associated with an increased stroke incidence and worsened long-term outcomes. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between HDL levels and long-term stroke outcomes in the Arab population. Patients admitted to the Qatar Stroke Database between 2014 and 2022 were included in the study and stratified into sex-specific HDL quartiles.

Inpatient peritoneal dialysis catheters placed across the United States during a 3-year period: Lessons learned from 15,000 patients.

Background: Peritoneal dialysis is a popular option for patients with end-stage renal disease. A recent presidential executive order has incentivized in-home end-stage renal disease treatments, leading to an increase in peritoneal dialysis use. Guidelines exist for creating and maintaining peritoneal dialysis access without addressing the optimal technique.