Annals of Saudi medicine
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Sep 2024
Impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination on cesarean section outcomes: a retrospective analysis.
Pregnant individuals have faced unique challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, necessitating a closer examination of maternal and fetal health outcomes. ⋯ Retrospective observational design and the single-center setting, which may affect the generalizability of the findings.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Sep 2024
Estimating the prevalence of select non-communicable diseases in Saudi Arabia using a population-based sample: econometric analysis with natural language processing.
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a major public health challenge globally, including in Saudi Arabia. However, measuring the true extent of NCD prevalence has been hampered by a paucity of nationally representative epidemiological studies. ⋯ Retrospective design and reliance on electronic health records, which may not capture all cases of NCDs.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jul 2024
Appendiceal neoplasms in Saudi Arabia: prevalence and clinicopathological profile.
The appendix is a small organ with no particular known function. Primary appendiceal neoplasms (ANs) are rare. While the prevalence is increasing worldwide over the past two decades, no apparent increase in the prevalence of ANs has been reported in the Arabian Gulf States. Recently, a significant decline in the age at diagnosis of some types of ANs has been reported worldwide, with a female predominance. ⋯ Data collected retrospectively, a single institution, and a small population.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jul 2024
Review Meta AnalysisEfficacy and safety of autologous platelet-rich plasma in anal fistula: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
This study aimed to determine the efficacy and safety of autologous PRP in anal fistula. ⋯ Platelet-rich plasma is an effective method of healing people with anal fistula.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jul 2024
Review Meta AnalysisDiabetes mellitus and the risk of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in patients with liver cirrhosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) represents a critical and potentially lethal condition that typically develops in individuals with liver cirrhosis. This meta-analysis aimed to assess diabetes mellitus (DM) as a risk factor for SBP in liver cirrhotic patients. ⋯ The study signifies that DM is an independent risk factor for SBP, emphasizing the need for targeted preventive measures in this specific population.