Detection of TEM, AmpC, SHV, CTX-M, and MCR-1 Genes in Gram Negative Isolates of Urinary Tract Infections.

Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection caused by the presence and growth of microorganisms anywhere in the urinary tract. It is usually due to bacteria from the digestive tract which climb the opening of the urethra and begin to multiply to cause infection. However, UTI is more frequent in female than male, because of the short urethra, absence of prostatic secretion, and pregnancy.

Assessment of Antithrombin III and Protein C in Saudi Myocardial Infarction Patients.

Background: Myocardial infarction (MI) or acute myocardial infarction (AMI), commonly referred to as a heart attack, happens when the blood flow to part of the heart stops, causing damage to the heart muscle. Chest pain or discomfort that may flow into the shoulder, arm, back, neck, or jaw is the most common symptom. Most MIs occur due to coronary artery disease.

Prevalence of anemia among Saudi patients with solid cancers at diagnosis in King Faisal Hospital, Taif Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of anemia among patients newly diagnosed with solid malignancies at King Faisal Hospital in Taif Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional, hospital-based study was conducted from December 2017 to March 2020. A total of 320 patients newly diagnosed with solid malignancy were examined to assess anemia prevalence.