Annals of Saudi medicine
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Nov 2021
Meta AnalysisEffectiveness of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor for patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure: a meta-analysis.
The safety and efficacy of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) for the treatment of acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) remain uncertain. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis to draw a firmer conclusion. ⋯ CRD42021225681 CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Nov 2021
Case ReportsAcute infrarenal abdominal aortic occlusion in a patient with COVID-19.
A high rate of thrombotic complications have been observed in patients infected with COVID-19. These complications are related to increased blood hypercoagulabity, which can cause both venous and arterial thrombosis. We report a case of a 60-year-old man with COVID-19 pneumonia and thrombotic occlusion of the infrarenal abdominal aorta at the time of admission to the hospital. ⋯ A CT scan, which is necessary for diagnosis of COVID-19, and a CT angiography, can be used to diagnose thrombotic events. It should be kept in mind that arterial thrombosis can be present not only in hospitalized COVID-19 patients but also at the time of admission. SIMILAR CASES PUBLSHED: 1.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Sep 2021
Comparison of pregnancy outcomes between women of advanced maternal age (≥35 years) versus younger women in a tertiary care center in Saudi Arabia.
Pregnancy in women aged 35 years or above is generally considered an advanced maternal age (AMA). AMA is associated with an increased rate of maternal and neonatal complications. ⋯ None.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Sep 2021
Conjunctivitis and other ocular findings in patients with COVID-19 infection.
COVID-19 is an acute respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). COVID-19 that might affect the eye in the form of conjunctivitis and other ocular features. ⋯ None.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Sep 2021
Functional results and survivorship after medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: a single center experience from Saudi Arabia.
Isolated involvement of the medial compartment of the knee in degenerative disease is encountered in about 25% of patients with gonarthrosis. We aim to show that in a well-selected group of such patients, medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is a good option. ⋯ None.