Annals of Saudi medicine
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Annals of Saudi medicine · May 2019
The endoscopic treatment of pilonidal sinus disease: a short-term case-series study.
Pilonidal disease (PNS) is a common inflammatory disease that can significantly impact the quality of life of the patient. Previous open techniques for the management of this condition have been unsatisfactory, with high recurrence rates reported. ⋯ Short follow-up period with a small number of patients CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: None.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Mar 2019
Have the 2015 Neonatal Resuscitation Program Guidelines changed the management and outcome of infants born through meconium-stained amniotic fluid?
In 2015, the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) guidelines were updated to recommend that nonvigorous infants delivered through meconium-stained amniotic fluid (MSAF) do not require routine intubation and tracheal suction. ⋯ None.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Mar 2019
Prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms among dentists working in Riyadh.
Approximately 3-6% of the general population have carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). CTS is more prevalent among people with occupations that involve repetitive and forceful maneuvers, such as dentists. It is important to identify risk factors for these symptoms and to understand the impact they may have on clinical practice. ⋯ None.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Mar 2019
Survival after cardiopulmonary arrest in a tertiary care hospital in Turkey.
Despite significant improvements in the field of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) over the past 40 years, disparate survival rates are reported after in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA). Few studies have addressed the effect of comorbid conditions on survival after IHCA. ⋯ None.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jan 2019
Quality of life among elderly residents in the Gaza Strip: a community-based study.
In Palestine, persons older than 60 years of age comprise 4.6% of the population in this decade and will remain relatively stable until the year 2020, when it is expected to begin to rise. The quality of life (QoL), which reflects well-being and health status, is under-reported in this vulnerable group in the Gaza Strip. ⋯ None.