Annals of Saudi medicine
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Nov 2024
Multicenter StudyAdvanced trauma life support training outcomes in Saudi Arabia: a four-year multicenter analysis of influential characteristics and factors (2019-2023).
The prevalence of trauma necessitates effective training for healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia. The Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) program is pivotal, yet localized success rate data are lacking. ⋯ Retrospective design and other variables, such as emotional status, level of instructors, and level of motivation.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Nov 2024
Comparative StudyApplication of digital slide scanning in external quality assessment program on intestinal parasites.
Intestinal parasitic infections remain prevalent in Viet Nam. Therefore, ensuring quality assurance in intestinal parasite testing is crucial for screening laboratories. The challenges associated with liquid or glass slide samples necessitate the exploration of digital slide applications, which can offer numerous benefits to program suppliers and participants. ⋯ The small sample size in this experimental study limited the statistical significance of the comparisons.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Nov 2024
Hepatitis A virus infection and seroprevalence, Istanbul, Turkey, 2020-2023.
Hepatitis A infections continue to be a major global public health problem. The epidemiology and seroprevalence of hepatitis A virus (HAV) have important public health implications. This study aimed to retrospectively examine the hepatitis A cases and hepatitis A seroprevalence in our region in our hospital with the highest number of inpatient and outpatient cases in Istanbul. ⋯ Since vaccination information for the study population was not available, it was not possible to distinguish between seropositivity due to vaccination or natural immunity. Despite being conducted in Istanbul, a cosmopolitan city, and in the largest city hospital, the results may not be representative of the entire country.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Nov 2024
Observational StudyEfficacy and safety of semaglutide: real-world tertiary care experience from Saudi Arabia.
Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1, is an effective antidiabetic drug promoting weight loss and providing cardiovascular protection. The original trials did not include participants from Saudi Arabia; hence, the study's findings are expected to be useful. ⋯ Retrospective design.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Nov 2024
Discharge against medical advice in pediatrics: a 10-year retrospective analysis in a tertiary care center.
There is still limited data on Discharge Against Medical Advice (DAMA) in the pediatric population. Most research comes from low-and middle-income countries, where the financial burden associated with medical care is often an important reason to leave a healthcare facility prematurely. Discharge against medical advice in the children's population is considered a significant issue that may lead to an increased risk of morbidity and mortality. ⋯ Needs to moderate documentation quality of DAMA episodes. The study was limited to a single center, which may affect the generalizability. Children might also have presented to receive care in another facility post-DAMA.