Publications by authors named "Saad A Al Daama"
Article Synopsis
- - The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted pediatric cancer centers, with 75.9% of centers reporting difficulties in patient access and 72.4% seeing changes in patient flow due to the virus.
- - Over two-thirds of surveyed health care professionals were infected with COVID-19, leading to treatment guideline modifications in 62% of centers, while follow-up care was provided through various methods, including in-hospital and telemedicine.
- - Pediatric oncologists have mixed expectations about the long-term effects of COVID-19, with 76% anticipating increased telemedicine use, and over half believing that chemotherapy protocols may need adjustments if the pandemic continues.
Objective: The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the prevalence and pattern of congenital malformations of the gastrointestinal tract among the Saudi newborn population in Aseer region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Methods: Every consecutive newborn admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit of Aseer Central Hospital, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with features of gastrointestinal tract anomaly during the period January 1995 to December 2000 had relevant data obtained and entered into a program form.
Results: During the 6 year period, a total of 1386 Saudi infants were admitted into the neonatal intensive care unit of Aseer Central Hospital.