Publications by authors named "O Alomar"
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- This study conducted a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials comparing preoperative misoprostol to control treatments in women undergoing abdominal myomectomies, covering data from six databases until April 2024.
- It analyzed 16 trials involving 975 women and found many studies had a low quality or biases, but the results indicated that misoprostol significantly reduced intraoperative blood loss, hemoglobin drop, and the need for blood transfusions compared to control.
- Additionally, misoprostol led to shorter operative times and hospital stays, although there was no significant difference in postoperative fever rates between the two groups.
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- The study investigates whether routine voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) is necessary to confirm the resolution of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) after robotic-assisted laparoscopic ureteral reimplantation (RALUR) in children.
- Data from 42 patients under 18 who underwent RALUR revealed a high success rate, with 87.5% of ureters showing resolved VUR post-surgery.
- The conclusion recommends that after gaining experience, routine VCUG may not be essential following RALUR, given the strong clinical success rate of 97.6%.
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- Recent studies highlight a link between vitamin D levels and male reproductive health, particularly how deficiency can lead to infertility.
- A systematic review of randomized controlled trials found that vitamin D supplementation increased total testosterone levels in men but had no significant impact on other reproductive hormone parameters like free testosterone and FSH.
- The analysis suggests that while vitamin D may boost total testosterone, more well-structured studies are necessary to fully understand its effects on other hormones related to male fertility.*
Drinking water requirements are rapidly increasing while the availability of drinking water is decreasing. Overcoming this problem requires a sustainable energy source, such as solar energy, to desalinate untreated water. The most essential and simplest application of brackish water desalination is solar distillation.
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- Social determinants of health (SDoH) significantly influence the quality of life (QoL) for pediatric patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the importance of these factors in their overall well-being.* -
- An observational study with 50 participants found that access to education and dietary recommendations were key factors affecting QoL, with larger family sizes benefitting ESRD patients on peritoneal dialysis.* -
- The research suggests that integrating SDoH into healthcare strategies could enhance outcomes and QoL for children with CKD, especially those at more advanced disease stages.*