Publications by authors named "Omar Naseef"
Our case details the atypical presentation of postpartum pituitary apoplexy in a 20-year-old female, who exhibited general weakness, dizziness, and brief loss of consciousness following an uncomplicated vaginal delivery. Despite normal vital signs except for bradycardia, imaging revealed a pituitary hemorrhage, leading to the diagnosis of pituitary apoplexy. Managed conservatively with IV hydrocortisone and intensive care, the patient experienced persistent bradycardia and severe abdominal pain, requiring transfer to another ICU.
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- - A 64-year-old man with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) experienced a serious bleed due to an angiomyolipoma in his kidney, which is a common and dangerous issue associated with TSC, especially in those with specific genetic mutations.
- - His existing health problems, like high blood pressure and cholesterol, made his condition more complicated, requiring intensive treatment that included fluid resuscitation and emergency procedures to stop the bleeding.
- - The case emphasizes the need for careful monitoring of TSC patients for potential hemorrhages, especially from larger angiomyolipomas, and stresses the benefits of a team-based approach in managing these patients for both immediate and long-term care.
Saliva is a biofluid that can easily be obtained and used for biomonitoring lead levels in occupationally and environmentally exposed individuals. The aims of this study were to determine salivary lead levels among workers in different industrial areas in the West Bank of Palestine and investigate the association between sociodemographic and occupational characteristics of the workers and their salivary lead levels. Salivary samples were obtained from workers in different industrial areas in metal-free polyethylene tubes.
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