Publications by authors named "Waad Aldoseri"
Pediatric intracranial epidermoid tumors are rare, slow-growing benign cystic lesions primarily originating from the ectodermal cell line during human embryogenesis. Intraparenchymal epidermoid tumors typically present with headaches, seizures, and focal neurological deficits. Although CT of the brain may show non-specific findings, MRI studies are more reliable and have a high confidence value in diagnosing intracranial epidermoid cystic lesions.
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- The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted maternity services globally, leading to increased psychological distress among pregnant women, as restrictions and regulations changed their healthcare experiences.
- A study conducted at Bahrain Defense Force Hospital evaluated the mental health of 111 women who delivered during the pandemic using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), comparing their scores with those from women who were pregnant before the pandemic.
- Results showed significantly higher anxiety and depression levels during the pandemic, with 100% of participants exhibiting abnormal anxiety and a large percentage showing depressive symptoms, indicating a substantial negative impact on mental health due to the pandemic.