Occurrence of Venous Thromboembolism in Hospitalized Patients with Tuberculosis in Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Background: The purpose of this study was to assess the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and the potential need for thromboprophylaxis in patients with tuberculosis (TB).

Methods: A total of 103 patients who underwent treatment for TB at the King Khalid University Hospital in Riyadh between February 2015 to May 2018, the percentage of patients diagnosed with TB who developed VTE was assessed. This was a retrospective cohort study conducted at King Khalid University Hospital in Riyadh.

Hand Pattern Based on Second-to-Fourth Digit Ratio: Its Relationship to Sex, Body Mass Index, and Physical Activity.

Background: The second-to-fourth digit ratio is measured by dividing the length of the index finger by the length of the ring finger. A ratio <1 means that the ring finger is longer; this is known as the male pattern or "A" pattern. A ratio >1 means that the index finger is longer; this is known as the female pattern or "C" pattern.