Annals of Saudi medicine
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jul 2021
Frequency of molar incisor hypomineralization and associated factors among children with special health care needs.
Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is a frequently encountered oral condition that varies from mild opacities to posteruptive enamel breakdown. No previous published studies have investigated the frequency of MIH and associated risk factors among children with special health care needs (CSHCN) to our awareness. ⋯ None.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jul 2021
Multicenter StudyEffect of smoking on clinical outcomes in patients receiving rotational atherectomy in calcified coronary lesions: from the ROCK Registry, South Korea.
Tobacco smoking and its harmful health effects also increase economic burdens globally. Surprisingly, despite the detrimental health consequences of smoking, some studies have shown better survival among smokers compared with non-smokers, a phenomenon called "smoker's paradox". However, the impact of smoking status on clinical outcomes in severe calcified coronary artery disease (CAD) patients has yet to be reported. ⋯ None.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jul 2021
Association of toll-like receptor 4, 5 and 10 polymorphisms with Helicobacter pylori-positive peptic ulcer disease in a center in Jordan.
Helicobacter pylori infection is widespread, affecting about 50% of the global population. Polymorphisms in host genes such as the toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) might affect the susceptibility and severity of infection and treatment success. ⋯ None.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jul 2021
Characteristics and outcomes of mechanically ventilated elderly patients in the absence of an end-of-life care policy: a retrospective study from Bahrain.
Globally, the percentage of elderly patients has been increasing, leading to a higher demand for healthcare resources and intensive care. Bahrain has a majority Muslim population and Islam governs most policies, including end-of-life care. All patients at our institute receive full resuscitative measures regardless of the prognosis, leading to a high number of mechanically ventilated patients. ⋯ None.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jul 2021
Outcomes of flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy in patients with stridor: a cross-sectional study in a tertiary care pediatric center in Saudi Arabia.
Successful evaluation of a patient with stridor requires a thorough history and physical examination followed by a flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy (FFL), which provides visualization of the upper airway. ⋯ None.