Annals of Saudi medicine
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jan 2022
Impact of taxation policy on tobacco consumption in Saudi Arabia.
Taxes on tobacco products that increase the price and target demand-reduction have been shown to be an efficient means of reducing tobacco consumption. A new policy introduced in 2017 has increased the price of a 20-cigarette pack of the most popular brand to 27.50 SAR (7.33 USD) with the tax portion being 68.09%, which is within the yardstick recommended by the World Bank. ⋯ None.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jan 2022
Percutaneous Y-shape reconstructive biliary stenting in Klatskin cholangiocarcinoma through a single left-sided entry.
Percutaneous Y-shape reconstructive biliary stenting in the Klatskin tumor is typically performed through bilateral biliary access. Single access from a right-side biliary entry is the more commonly used side for biliary access in general. ⋯ We concluded that percutaneous Y-shaped biliary reconstruction through a left-sided unilateral approach is a technically feasible, less invasive interventional approach in managing Klatskin tumor. SIMILAR CASES PUBLISHED: None.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jan 2022
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of preoperative chest physiotherapy on oxygenation and lung function in cardiac surgery patients: a randomized controlled study.
Postoperative pulmonary complications in patients who undergo open heart surgery are serious life-threatening conditions. Few studies have investigated the potentially beneficial effects of preoperative physiotherapy in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. ⋯ ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04665024).
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jan 2022
Retrospective study of post-operative infections in implantable cardiac devices in a cardiac tertiary care center.
The rise in the incidence of implantation is one of the main causes behind the increased rate of CIED infection, which is considered as a serious life-threatening complication. The need of risk factor assessment has become a necessity to prevent further complications and provide prompt management. ⋯ None.