The Benefits of Friendships in Academic Settings: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Friendships can positively impact students' academic performance and grade point average (GPA) by providing emotional support and reducing stress, thereby leading to improved focus and better concentration on studies. Peer connections and friendships often result in collaborative learning and the exchange of academic ideas, improving comprehension and retention of course materials, ultimately leading to higher GPAs. In contrast, negative friendships or excessive social distractions can adversely affect GPA, which highlights the importance of striking a fine balance between social connections and academic responsibilities.

Frequency and Seasonal Variations of Viruses Causing Respiratory Tract Infections in Children Pre- and Post-COVID-19 Pandemic in Riyadh (2017-2022).

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on healthcare systems throughout the world. As the clinical and epidemiological features of COVID-19 share many similarities with other respiratory viruses in children, ensuring optimal management of different viral respiratory diseases is critical. The precautions taken to prevent COVID-19 have seemingly had an indirect effect on the seasonal variations of viral diseases and the frequency of relevant viruses.

Standard dosing of enoxaparin versus unfractionated heparin in critically ill patient with COVID-19: a multicenter propensity-score matched study.

Background: Thrombotic events are common in critically ill patients with COVID-19 and have been linked with COVID-19- induced hyperinflammatory state. In addition to anticoagulant effects, heparin and its derivatives have various anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties that may affect patient outcomes. This study compared the effectiveness and safety of prophylactic standard-doses of enoxaparin and unfractionated heparin (UFH) in critically ill patients with COVID-19.

Public Attitudes Toward Pediatric Routine Immunization During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Society.

Background Routine vaccines are essential for the well-being of children. Due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, some restrictions have been applied in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), causing parental concern about visiting healthcare facilities. Objectives To examine the attitudes and factors that influence parents' decisions regarding their children's vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rare Variation of Accessory Maxillary Ostium.

Accessory maxillary ostium (AMO) is one of the anatomical variations in the maxillary sinus. It can be present in different sizes, shapes, and locations. We here reported a case of a rare variation of AMO with large size in a patient with chronic rhinosinusitis.