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Amphetamine-Dextroamphetamine-Induced Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report on Heart Failure in a Young Addict.
Cureus
October 2024
Cardiology, Althager General Hospital, Jeddah, SAU.
Article Synopsis
- * A case study of a 32-year-old man revealed his heart failure with reduced ejection fraction was associated with amphetamine use, raising concerns about drug-induced deterioration of existing heart conditions.
- * Effective management of patients with ADHD and heart issues requires careful monitoring by a multidisciplinary team and a complete pharmaceutical regimen to prevent further cardiac problems.
Cordycepin- melittin nanoconjugate intensifies wound healing efficacy in diabetic rats.
Saudi Pharm J
May 2023
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.
The current study was designed to develop a nanoconjugate of cordycepin-melittin (COR-MEL) and assess its healing property in wounded diabetic rats. The prepared nanoconjugate has a particle size of 253.5 ± 17.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHealth economic burden of COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia.
Front Public Health
November 2022
College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj, Saudi Arabia.
Article Synopsis
- The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted health care systems globally, including Saudi Arabia, prompting a study to analyze the economic burden on the Saudi health sector.
- The study reviewed data from 5,286 adult patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia, revealing high medical costs, with total expenditures reaching over US$ 51.5 million due to treatments and hospital stays.
- Findings indicate that COVID-19 poses both severe health risks and substantial financial strain on the healthcare system, highlighting the need for further economic assessments and resource planning.
Background: Prior acute coronary syndrome (ACS) registries in Saudi Arabia might not have accurately described the true demographics and cardiac care of patients with ACS. We aimed to evaluate the clinical characteristics, management, and outcomes of a representative sample of patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in Saudi Arabia.
Methods: We conducted a 1-month snap-shot, prospective, multi-center registry study in 50 hospitals from various health care sectors in Saudi Arabia.