Annals of Saudi medicine
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jan 2024
West Nile virus seropositivity in Alanya, a coastal city in the Mediterranean region of Turkey.
West Nile virus (WNV)-related illness is a global health problem. Understanding the seropositivity rates and identifying the risk factors related to WNV in various animal species including humans is crucial for the implementation of effective prevention strategies. ⋯ Small sample size.
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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.