Annals of Saudi medicine
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jan 2024
Meta AnalysisSex-related differences in Cushing's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Cushing's disease is a rare endocrine disorder. This review aimed to examine sex-specific differences in Cushing's disease. ⋯ Cushing's disease has a worse clinical presentation in males and more diagnostic difficulties compared to females.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jan 2024
Argon plasma coagulation: an effective treatment for solitary rectal ulcer syndrome.
Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SRUS) is a very rare benign defecation disorder characterized by distinct clinical features and histological findings. Conventional measures are often shown to be ineffective for the treatment of ulcers. Argon plasma coagulation (APC) has recently been shown to be an effective treatment method for SRUS that is refractory to conventional therapy. ⋯ Single centered.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jan 2024
Retrospective review of non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome presenting to the emergency department of a major tertiary center in Saudi Arabia.
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) comprises a spectrum of diseases ranging from unstable angina (UA), non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (non-STEMI) and ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Treatment of ACS without STEMI (NSTEMI-ACS) can vary, depending on the severity of presentation and multiple other factors. ⋯ Single center study done in a tertiary care center so the results from this study may not be extrapolated to other centers.