12 results match your criteria: "Jaber Alahmed Hospital[Affiliation]"

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  • COVID-19 poses a higher mortality risk for individuals with diabetes, severe obesity, and cardiovascular disease, potentially due to chronic inflammation linked to type 2 diabetes.
  • This study involved 350 patients with type 2 diabetes hospitalized for moderate-severe COVID-19, comparing the effects of pioglitazone against a placebo over 28 days, focusing on severe clinical outcomes and inflammation levels.
  • Although pioglitazone reduced certain inflammatory markers, it did not significantly improve outcomes, as more patients treated with it required ICU care and showed no notable difference in CRP reduction compared to those on placebo.
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Background: Burnout is frequent among physicians and seems to be underestimated among rheumatologists.

Objective: To estimate the frequency of burnout in a sample of rheumatologists practising in the Arab countries and determine its associated factors.

Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted by the Arab League of Associations for Rheumatology (ArLAR research group) using an anonymous electronic questionnaire set up on the Google Forms platform.

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  • This case report discusses a rare instance of urinary retention in a 12-year-old girl caused by congenital vaginal obstruction, specifically hematocolpos.
  • The patient presented with ongoing abdominal pain, urinary issues, and was diagnosed with acute urinary retention and hematocolpos through ultrasound.
  • It emphasizes the need for quick diagnosis and treatment of hematocolpos, as early recognition can lead to effective surgical management and relief of symptoms.
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The Arab League of Associations for Rheumatology (ArLAR) Research Group (ARCH) conducted this study to investigate the number of current practicing rheumatologists in the Arab countries, to estimate the projected number of rheumatologists in 10 years, and to evaluate the current workload, practice profile, consultation waiting time, and geographical mobilities of these rheumatologists. This cross-sectional survey study was conducted in 16 Arab countries in two parts. The first survey was addressed nominally to national societies to estimate the current and projected workforce.

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Mycophenolate mofetil and rituximab have been shown to be considerably associated with poorer outcomes following SARS-CoV-2 infection. Such agents were associated with longer hospital stay as well as severe COVID-19 outcomes (infection-related complications, intensive care unit admission, and mortality). Using the data of the COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance (GRA) registry of inflammatory rheumatic disease (IRD) patients in Kuwait, who had COVID-19 from March 2020 to March 2021, revealed 4 mortality cases (3 cases used CD-20 inhibitors as monotherapy and 1 case used mycophenolate mofetil/mycophenolic acid as monotherapy).

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Aesthetic Surgery Before-and-After Photography Bias on Instagram.

Aesthetic Plast Surg

October 2023

Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Purpose: This study aims to systematically assess body and facial aesthetic surgery before-and-after photography bias on Instagram.

Methods: An Instagram search using the term "plastic surgeon" was conducted on October 2020. The top 11 plastic surgeons' accounts were selected, and the first 15 images were selected from these profiles pertaining to different anatomical locations.

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  • Approximately 1.5 billion Muslims fast during Ramadan, which significantly alters sleep patterns, affecting health and intertwining with dietary and lifestyle choices.
  • A cross-sectional study surveyed over 24,500 adults across 27 countries, analyzing how dietary habits and lifestyle factors influence sleep quality, duration, and disturbances during Ramadan.
  • Results suggest that consuming more fruits, vegetables, and plant-based proteins, along with engaging in regular physical activity and avoiding smoking, can enhance sleep quality for those observing Ramadan.
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Unlabelled: It is not uncommon for breast cancer patients to undergo a mastectomy without receiving or being presented with the option of having a breast reconstruction. With a low rate of breast reconstruction in Kuwait, we aim to assess physician-related factors as a barrier to referral.

Methods: This is an online questionnaire-based study to investigate the variation in the referring general surgeons' knowledge and perception towards breast reconstructive surgery.

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Purpose: We aimed to assess the characteristics of inflammatory rheumatic disease (IRD) patients in Kuwait diagnosed with COVID-19 and the factors linked with hospitalization, complications, and mortality.

Methods: Data of IRD patients from Kuwait diagnosed with COVID-19 between March 2020 and March 2021, submitted to the COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance physician-reported registry, were included in our analysis. Data on patients' age, gender, smoking, diagnosis, IRD activity, and other comorbidities were collected.

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Unlabelled: Hypothyroidism is common in surgical patients. The objective of this study is to determine the rate of short- and long-term complications after abdominoplasty for patients treated for hypothyroidism.

Methods: This is a retrospective chart review that enrolled consecutive patients undergoing abdominoplasty across a 5-year period.

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Multidimensional model to assess the readiness of Kuwait to implement evidence-based child maltreatment prevention programs at a national level.

Public Health

April 2020

King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Saudi Arabia; National Family Safety Program, King Abdulaziz Medical City - Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Department of Pediatrics, King Abdullah Specialized Children's Hospital, King Abdul Aziz Medical City, Saudi Arabia. Electronic address:

Objective: To assess the readiness to implement child maltreatment (CM) prevention programs at a national level.

Study Design: This is a cross-sectional study.

Methods: This study was completed alongside similar studies undertaken by the rest of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and led by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

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