Publications by authors named "Raghad Althomali"

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  • The study investigates the prevalence of oral contraceptive pill (OCP) usage among women diagnosed with papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) in a tertiary hospital in Saudi Arabia.
  • Out of 58 female patients, 29.3% reported using OCPs, while 70.7% did not use them, with users having an age range of 26 to 56 years.
  • The findings contribute to ongoing debates about the potential relationship between OCP use and PTC, highlighting the need for further research to clarify this link and its public health implications.
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(1) Background: Lung cancer's high mortality due to late diagnosis highlights a need for early detection strategies. Artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, particularly for lung cancer, offers promise by analyzing medical data for early identification and personalized treatment. This systematic review evaluates AI's performance in early lung cancer detection, analyzing its techniques, strengths, limitations, and comparative edge over traditional methods.

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The use of antibiotic therapy has led to a major transformation in medicine with a substantial reduction in mortality. Due to the adverse effects associated with inappropriate antibiotic use, antibiotic stewardship interventions have been promoted to improve antibiotic prescription. However, delayed antibiotic therapy, when clinically needed, may result in increased morbidity.

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