Annals of Saudi medicine
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Mar 2020
Breast arterial calcification on mammography does not predict coronary artery disease by invasive coronary angiography.
The relationship between breast arterial calcification (BAC) and angiographic coronary artery disease (CAD) is uncertain. Some studies have shown a positive association between BAC and angiographically proven CAD, while other studies have shown no association. ⋯ None.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Mar 2020
Balance and musculoskeletal flexibility in children with obesity: a cross-sectional study.
Studies on the influence of obesity on different physical parameters such as postural balance and musculoskeletal flexibility are limited and have reported varying results. ⋯ None.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Mar 2020
Meta AnalysisSeroprevalence of hepatitis E virus infection in pregnant women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection has emerged as a global public health problem that affects millions of people every year. ⋯ None.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Mar 2020
Gingival health and oral hygiene practices among high school children in Saudi Arabia.
Gingivitis is a site-specific inflammatory condition initiated by dental biofilm accumulation. The accumulation of dental plaque on the gingival margin triggers inflammatory effects that can become chronic. In addition to its local effect, gingival inflammation has recently been suggested to have an impact on general health. ⋯ None.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Mar 2020
Expanded transnasal approaches to the skull base in the Middle East: Where do we stand?
Endoscopic transnasal surgery has gained rapid global acceptance over the last two decades. The growing literature and understanding of anterior skull base endoscopic anatomy, in addition to new dedicated endoscopic instruments and tools, have helped to expand the use of the transnasal route in skull base surgery. ⋯ None.