Bullous Tinea: Single-Center Retrospective Histopathologic Review of 25 Skin Biopsies.

Context.—: Bullous dermatophytosis is a rare blistering disorder resulting from fungal infection. Limited literature describes the clinical and microscopic features of this disease.

Incidence of peripancreatic fluid collections in patients presenting with acute pancreatitis.

Objectives: To calculate the incidence of acute peripancreatic fluid collection (APFC) in patients with acute pancreatitis. The secondary objective is to determine the underlying etiologies of acute pancreatitis in the Saudi population.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was carried out at King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The role of laparoscopy in emergency colorectal surgery.

Objectives: To assess the outcomes of the laparoscopic approach compared to those of the open approach in emergency colorectal surgery.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study included all patients aged >15 years who underwent emergency colorectal surgery from 2016-2021 at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Patients were divided based on the surgical approach into laparoscopic and open groups.

Parents' awareness in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding failure to thrive: A descriptive cross-sectional study.

Objectives: To assess the level of parental Awareness about growth failure across all of Saudi Arabia and look into the potential influence of covariates (social and demographic) as determinants of the level of knowledge of parents, both mother and father, aged between 18 and 60, and on the national level.

Methods: A cross-sectional study involving a survey of 4,404 parents, aged between 18 and 60 years, in all administrative regions within Saudi Arabia was undertaken From March 2022 to May 2022.

Results: The majority of participants had average awareness of FTT, and differences in region, as well as in educational and professional levels, had an impact on this awareness, with participants from the western region who hold bachelor's degree and employees have a better level of awareness than others.

Incidence of pediatric rigid esophagoscopy for foreign body removal before and after coin currency implementation in Saudi Arabia in 2017.

Background: Foreign body (FB) ingestion is a common problem in children, which can lead to severe complications. Coins are the most common FB ingested. Since coin currency was recently implemented in Saudi Arabia, we decided to assess whether any changes have occurred in the incidence of FB removal by esophagoscopy.

The prevalence of strabismus and visual outcomes in children with hydrocephalus and a ventriculoperitoneal shunt: medical record review.

Background: Many ophthalmological complications have been associated with hydrocephalus (HC), including ocular motility disorders, visual field defects, optic atrophy, and loss of visual acuity. No studies have investigated the prevalence of strabismus and visual outcomes of children with congenital HC after ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt in Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: Estimate the frequency of strabismic children diagnosed with HC who underwent a VP shunt procedure.

Clinical profile, course and outcomes of adults with inflammatory bowel disease over a decade: a single center experience.

Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an important cause of morbidity in Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: Determine the incidence, clinical profile, course and outcomes of IBD in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Design: Medical record review SETTING: Tertiary care center PATIENTS AND METHODS: Data were extracted from the medical records of all patients with IBD admitted to King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, from 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2019.

Assessment of opioid administration patterns following lower extremity fracture among opioid-naïve inpatients: retrospective multicenter cohort study.

Background: Prescribing habits during admission have largely contributed to the opioid epidemic. Orthopedic surgeons represent the third-highest opioid-prescribing specialty. Since more than half of body fractures in Saudi Arabia have been lower extremity fractures, it is imperative to understand opioid administration patterns and correlates among opioid-naïve inpatients.

All Aortic Valve Diseases Taken Together Are Not Associated With Obesity.

Background: Obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The goal of this study was to evaluate any association between aortic valve disease and obesity using a very large database.

Methods: The Nationwide Inpatient Sample database was utilized for statistical analysis using ICD-9 codes for aortic valve disease and obesity in the United States from 2003 to 2007.

Proteomes of Extracellular Vesicles From Pancreatic Cancer Cells and Cancer-Associated Fibroblasts.

Objectives: Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are lipid bound vesicles secreted by cells into the extracellular environment. Studies have implicated EVs in cell proliferation, epithelial-mesenchymal transition, metastasis, angiogenesis, and mediating the interaction of tumor cells and microenvironment. A systematic characterization of EVs from pancreatic cancer cells and cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) would be valuable for studying the roles of EV proteins in pancreatic tumorigenesis.

Evaluate the side effect associated with COVID-19 vaccine on adolescents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A cross-section study.

Objectives: To investigate the side effects of Pizer- BioNTech mRNA (BNT162b2) and Spikevax (mRNA- 1273) Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines on adolescents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: A cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire was carried out among COVID-19 vaccine adolescent recipients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. After receiving at least one dose of each vaccine, general and demographic data were collected, and vaccine-related side effects were evaluated.

Elevated level of creatine phosphokinase in newborn: Clinical significance and association with congenital muscle diseases.

Objectives: To establish the normal Creatine phosphokinase (CPK) range in newborns of all 3 modes of delivery and prove that high CPK level in neonates is not specific a indicator for muscular pathology.

Methods: This is a prospective cohort study that is conducted in King Abdulaziz Medical City and King Abdullah Specialized Children Hospital in Riyadh and included 504 term neonates who were born between March 2021 and August 2021. Two hundred and fifty three were males and 251 were females.

Prevalence and associated factors of alexithymia among medical students: A cross-sectional study from Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: To assess the prevalence of alexithymia and its associated factors among medical students at King Saud University (KSU), Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at KSU, including 420 medical students from all years of medical college (i.e.

Management of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome with deep brain stimulation: A systematic literature review.

Objectives: To review the current literature regarding the efficacy and safety of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS).

Methods: The authors conducted a systematic review of PubMed databases using keywords relevant to the objective of this research. Titles and abstracts were reviewed, after which studies that met the inclusion criteria were selected.

Epidemiological and clinical profiles of Saudi patients with hyperprolactinemia in a single tertiary care center.

Background: Prolactin is a hormone of the pituitary gland whose main function is the production of milk. Hyperprolactinemia is defined as an increase in prolactin levels above 25 μg/L in women and 20 μg/L in men. Causes of hyperprolactinemia include pituitary tumors, especially prolactinomas.

Botanical Briefs: Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba).

Ginkgo biloba is an ancient tree that originated in China and is now cultivated worldwide for its ornamental foliage and resistance to disease and pollution. Direct or indirect interaction with the ginkgo tree can cause allergic contact dermatitis, with erythematous papules, vesicles, and edema on exposed areas due to ginkgolic acids. On the other hand, ginkgo extract, produced from the tree leaves, has long been used in Chinese traditional medicine and is now a popularly consumed herbal medicine.

Pediatric ovarian sliding inguinal hernia, is surgical repair urgent?

Objectives: To find if repairing sliding inguinal hernias containing the ovary should be carried out urgently or not.

Methods: A retrospective chart review carried out at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 2015-2022. All cases with an ovarian inguinal hernia in females aged 0-14 years were reviewed after obtaining approval from the Institutional Review Board.

The prevalence of serious bacterial infections in infants 90 days and younger with viral respiratory tract infections.

Objectives: To determine the prevalence and risk factors of serious bacterial infections (SBIs) in infants 90 days and younger with a confirmed respiratory tract infection (RTI).

Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was carried out of infants 90 days and younger who were admitted to King Abdullah Specialized Children's Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from January 2019 to December 2020, with polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-proven RTI. Cultures from the urine, blood, and cerebrospinal fluid were reviewed with the patients' demographic information and clinical presentation.

Venous thromboembolism in COVID-19: A meta-summary of cases.

Objectives: To summarize cases of venous thromboembolism (VTE), including pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) among coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients and discuss their symptoms, diagnostic method, clinical features, and prognosis.

Methods: All major databases were searched for relevant studies published between December 1, 2019 and May 5, 2021.

Results: A total of 233 articles were identified, 22 describing 48 patients were included.

Incidence, clinical predictors, and clinical effect of new-onset atrial fibrillation in myocardial infarction patients: A retrospective cohort study.

Objectives: To calculate the incidence of new-onset atrial fibrillation (NOAF) in myocardial infarction (MI) patients and examine associated predictors and clinical outcomes of NOAF patients.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was used to carry out this study. All MI patients admitted to King Khaled University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between January 2015 to 2020 were eligible for inclusion.

Job Demand-Control and Hypertension in African Americans and Non-African Americans.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine if occupational stress is a social determinant of elevated hypertension among African Americans.

Methods: Currently employed, full-time adults from the Midlife in the United States Refresher and Midlife in the United States Milwaukee Refresher studies reported data on demographics, job characteristics, and medical history.

Results: African American workers reported less job control and greater physical job demands than non-African Americans.