Background: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive diagnostic tool that is commonly used to visualize soft tissues and anatomical structures. Many patients who undergo MRI scans experience anxiety. This multicenter study was conducted to assess anxiety levels experienced by patients who underwent MRI scans in the Palestinian radiology departments and identify the risk factors associated with higher levels of anxiety experienced by the patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Studies evaluating the patterns of antibiotic consumption are becoming increasingly necessary as a result of the increased use of antibiotics and development of antibiotic resistance globally. This study aimed to evaluate the use of antibiotics in in terms of both quantity and quality at the largest surgical hospital in the north of the West Bank, Palestine.
Methods: An observational retrospective study with a total population sampling method was conducted to collect data from the inpatients of the orthopedic departments of a large governmental hospital in the northern West Bank, Palestine.
Background Multiple myeloma is a crippling cancer that puts a significant strain on patients and their families alike. The long and exhausting treatment journey with the disease is challenging not only for patients but also for healthcare systems. This exploratory study was conducted to look into these patients' experiences with their treatment and explore their recommendations and views to improve the Palestinian healthcare system, which can be viewed as an evolving healthcare system within a resource-limited and developing country.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTricho-hepato-enteric syndrome (THES), also known as syndromic diarrhea, is a rare genetic disorder that causes intractable diarrhea, hair anomalies, facial dysmorphism, and liver abnormalities. Herein, we report the case of an eight-month-old male who was referred to our hospital due to symptoms of diarrhea, vomiting, and insufficient weight gain. The child was born via cesarean section following an uncomplicated pregnancy, with no history of admission to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThalassemia is known to induce extramedullary hematopoiesis (EMH), which is a compensatory mechanism in which the body forms blood cells outside the bone marrow. While EMH typically affects organs such as the spleen and liver, there are rare instances where it leads to spinal cord compression (SCC) in the epidural space. A 31-year-old male patient with transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia presented with numbness and bilateral limb weakness due to EMH.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChronic disseminated candidiasis (CDC) is a severe form of disseminated fungal infection that commonly affects the liver, spleen, and kidneys. In rare cases, CDC can be further complicated by an excessive immune response known as immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS). This syndrome occurs during the phase of immune recovery and is characterized by a systemic inflammatory response and excessive release of cytokines.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFVasoplegic syndrome is a type of distributive shock characterized by mean arterial pressure of less than 65 mmHg, with normal to high cardiac output and often refractory to fluid resuscitation, high doses of intravenous vasopressors, and inotropes. It is usually observed after cardiac and solid organ transplantation surgeries. Here, we report a 56-year-old female patient who presented with a profound vasoplegia manifesting as lethargy and confusion in the setting of amlodipine toxicity.
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