Publications by authors named "Saleh J ALghamdi"
Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute illness primarily affecting children under the age of five. It is characterized by fever and inflammation of small to medium-sized arteries. This case report presents the case of a nine-year-old boy with KD who developed Kawasaki disease shock syndrome (KDSS) complicated by bilateral pleural effusion, which is a rare occurrence.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFClassifying High Strength Concrete Mix Design Methods Using Decision Trees.
Materials (Basel)
March 2022
Concrete mix design methods are used to determine proportions of concrete ingredients needed for certain workability and strength. Each mix design method operates under certain assumptions and suggests slightly different proportions. It is of great importance that site/construction engineers know the method by which the mix was designed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe prevalence of renal stones among local residents in Saudi Arabia.
J Family Med Prim Care
February 2021
Article Synopsis
- Urolithiasis, a common urological issue worldwide, is influenced by various environmental and genetic factors; this study specifically focused on the prevalence of kidney stones among residents in Saudi Arabia.
- Using a cross-sectional approach, an electronic questionnaire was distributed to gather data, revealing a 9.1% prevalence rate of kidney stones among 580 respondents, with peaks in younger (21-25) and older (>47) age groups.
- Findings indicated that most patients had a normal BMI and a notable 35.9% had a family history of kidney stones, suggesting potential genetic factors and highlighting the need for further local research on kidney stone patterns.