Klebsiella-Induced Necrotizing Neck Infection in a Patient With Diabetes: A Case Report.

Necrotizing infections of the head and neck are uncommon, aggressive, and potentially fatal if not treated promptly. These infections are particularly prevalent among immunocompromised individuals, such as people with diabetes, due to impaired immune response and delayed healing. We present a 45-year-old male with uncontrolled diabetes who had a five-day history of progressive left-sided neck swelling and pain.

Prevalence of abnormal pap smears in the western region of Saudi Arabia from 2010 to 2022.

Objectives: The objectives of the study were to assess the prevalence of abnormal Pap smears and their quality metrics in a tertiary health-care facility in the western region of Saudi Arabia and to share our data with other researchers in Saudi Arabia to potentially establish benchmark data based on a Saudi population.

Material And Methods: A retrospective study was carried out by the Department of Pathology at King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Pap smear statistics for 14,376 Pap smears of both conventional and liquid-based cytology (LBC) between 2010 and 2022.

Results: The prevalence of abnormal Pap smears of both conventional and LBC was 3.

Knowledge and Awareness Among Parents of Pediatric Patients Regarding the Complications of Recurrent Adenotonsillitis and Its Surgical Treatment.

Background Given that parents act as both decision-makers and caregivers for their children, focusing on their experiences in managing their child's complex postoperative recovery is important. Objective To evaluate the parents' awareness regarding adenotonsillar diseases and post-adenotonsillectomy complications in their children. Methods This was a cross-sectional descriptive study involving parents and guardians of pediatric patients aged 1-14 years scheduled to undergo adenotonsillectomy according to Paradise Criteria at Ohud Hospital, Al Madinah.