Annals of Saudi medicine
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jan 2014
Absence of obesity paradox in Saudi patients admitted with acute coronary syndromes: insights from SPACE registry.
To describe the distribution of body mass index (BMI) and its relationship with clinical features, management, and in-hospital outcomes of patients admitted with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). ⋯ High BMI is prevalent among Saudi patients with ACS. BMI was not an independent factor for in-hospital outcomes. In contrast with previous reports, high BMI was not associated with improved outcomes, indicating the absence of obesity paradox observed in other studies.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jan 2014
Analysis of human herpes virus 6 infections with a quantitative, standardized, commercial kit in pediatric stem cell transplant recipients after transplantation.
The aim of the study was to assess the incidence and clinical relevance of active Human Herpes Virus 6 (HHV6) infections in pediatric patients after allogeneic stem cell transplantation. ⋯ More than half of pediatric allogeneic HSCT patients develop active HHV6 infection, and especially in patients with high viremic loads, the infection can result in serious clinical situations. A clinically significant cutoff value for viremia seems to be necessary to predict serious clinical complications.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jan 2014
Causes and patterns of spine trauma in children and adolescents in Saudi Arabia: implications for injury prevention.
Knowledge regarding traumatic spine injuries (TSIs) is essential for effective prevention strategies, particularly in the developing world, where majority of the population is younger and organized prevention programs are scarce. Therefore, our objective was to describe TSI mechanisms, demographics, patterns, and outcomes in children and adolescents. ⋯ The high frequency and severity of MVC and pedestrian injuries observed in the present study raise significant concerns regarding the safety of children on the roads. Spine involvement was age specific;younger patients tended to have more cervical injuries, and older patients exhibited more thoracic spine involvement.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jan 2014
Meta AnalysisThe relationship between monoamine oxidase B (MAOB) A644G polymorphism and Parkinson disease risk: a meta-analysis.
Many studies were conducted to assess the relationship between Monoamine oxidase B (MAOB) A644G polymorphism and susceptibility to Parkinson disease (PD). However, the results were inconsistent and inconclusive. ⋯ This meta-analysis suggested that MAOB A644G polymorphism may be associated with PD development.