Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an essential procoagulant drug used in various intra- and postoperative situations. Its efficacy and safety profile in obese cases undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is still unresolved. Therefore, this meta-analysis evaluated and investigated the current intra- and postoperative effects and hazards of TXA on patients undergoing LSG.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common reproductive and endocrinological disorder that affects a significant percentage of women worldwide. Despite its high prevalence, the possible environmental factors that influence the development of PCOS, especially dietary habits, are still unclear. The aim of this study is to investigate the association between PCOS and junk food consumption among women of childbearing age in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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