Background and objective In the age of globalization, diseases associated with travel have emerged as a focal point of public health interest. This has become particularly relevant in Saudi Arabia after the changes in tourism policy in recent years. Primary care physicians are expected to suspect diseases of importance in certain geographic areas.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis worldwide and is characterized by the gradual loss of joint cartilage, leading to stiffness, discomfort, and restricted movement. This research aims to assess the knowledge of obese women in the Aseer region regarding OA and its associated risk factors. OA predominantly affects the knees, hands, and hips, with knee OA being particularly significant due to its high incidence rate and early onset in obese women.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA 29-year-old male paramedic on duty in a hospital-based emergency medical service system presented to the emergency room with complaints of chronic midback pain. In 2019, when the patient was on duty and complained of back pain for over 3 days, his supervisor instructed him to go to the emergency room. The patient collapsed and went into cardiac arrest; he received a total of 16 doses of 1 mg epinephrine (10 mL of a 1:10,000 solution), 2 doses of amiodarone, 1 dose of sodium bicarbonate, and an infusion of beta blocker agents, which were administered throughout the resuscitation that lasted for 63 minutes.
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