Publications by authors named "Rawan Makhdom"
Diffuse axonal injury (DAI) is the microscopic axonal injury in the brain's neural pathways, corpus callosum, and brainstem, which has been linked to a major increase in morbidity and mortality. Patients present acutely with no lucid interval, abnormal pupil response, and decerebrate or decorticate posture. In this case report, we report on an 11-year-old girl who was agitated, crying, vomiting, had one episode of seizure, and had poor communication as a result of a high-risk mechanism side-impact motor vehicle collision (MVC).
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- The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant decrease in hospital visits for non-COVID-19-related emergencies, with a 50% drop in patient visits compared to the previous year.
- Among the hospitalized patients, over half experienced delays in seeking treatment, primarily due to fear of COVID-19 and curfews.
- Delayed presentations were linked to higher 28-day mortality rates, indicating that delays in seeking medical help had serious consequences for patient outcomes.
The outcomes of patient care are improved by adequate knowledge, practical skills, and positive attitude. Currently, there is a lack of data on medical research activities among resident doctors in Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to evaluate the perception, barriers, and research attitudes among various residency programs running in different cities of Saudi Arabia.
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