Publications by authors named "Renad Alsolamy"
Effectiveness of betahistine as an add-on therapy to epley maneuver for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
World J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg
March 2025
Objective: Epley maneuver is the most effective treatment for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Betahistine has been shown to be effective in treating BPPV. This systematic review aims to compare the effectiveness of Epley maneuver with betahistine to Epley maneuver alone in reducing residual dizziness in BPPV.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMaxillary ameloblastoma is one of the rarest odontogenic epithelial tumors encountered, as 80% of ameloblastomas are seen within the mandible. Ameloblastoma is usually incidentally detected in the third to fourth decades of life, as most patients remain asymptomatic; yet some patients may complain of a slowly growing, painless swelling. We present a case of maxillary ameloblastoma with pulmonary metastasis along with a brief literature review.
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- Thyroid surgery, especially total thyroidectomy, can lead to long-term complications like hypoparathyroidism, affecting patient recovery and healthcare costs.
- A study at King Abdulaziz Medical City analyzed data from 192 thyroid cancer patients who underwent surgery between 2016 and 2022, revealing a significant link between the type of surgery and postoperative hypoparathyroidism.
- Results indicated that factors such as postoperative hypocalcemia and treatment with IV calcium gluconate are closely associated with higher rates of hypoparathyroidism following total thyroidectomy.
Background Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological diseases. Various institutions have shown an interest to investigate the role of cannabidiol (CBD) in treating pediatric epilepsy. CBD is a chemical extracted from the cannabis plant and lacks the euphoria-inducing characteristic.
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- - Acute appendicitis cases significantly decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic due to reduced hospital visits as patients prioritized pandemic concerns over medical emergencies
- - A study at King Abdul-Aziz Medical City examined 298 patients, finding fewer laparoscopic appendectomies during COVID-19 compared to the pre-pandemic period (70.1% vs 82.6%)
- - Despite the similar rates of uncomplicated appendicitis between the two periods, patients showed a tendency to delay seeking emergency care, potentially resulting in increased cases of perforated appendicitis during the pandemic