Saudi Med J
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is increasingly being highlighted as an urgent public and animal health issue worldwide. This issue is well demonstrated in bacteria that are resistant to last-line antibiotics, suggesting a future with untreatable infections. International agencies have suggested combating strategies against AMR. ⋯ Actions should include active surveillance to monitor the emergence and spread of AMR. Infection prevention and control precautions should also be optimized to limit further spread. Raising awareness is essential to limit inappropriate antibiotics use, and the antibiotic stewardship programs in hospital settings, outpatients, and community pharmacies, should regulate the ongoing use of antimicrobials.
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Observational Study
Genetic influence on circulating vitamin D among Saudi Arabians.
To examine the effect of most common studied single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) on serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) levels in Saudi Arabian population. ⋯ The presence of GG allele of the SNP rs2228570 of VDR gene, SNPs rs4588 of GC gene and CYP2R1 rs10741657 gene was associated with vitamin D deficiency.
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Review
Non-therapeutic infant male circumcision. Evidence, ethics, and international law perspectives.
To review the evidence of the benefits and harms of infant male circumcision, and the legal and ethical perspectives of infant male circumcision. ⋯ Infant male circumcision should continue to be allowed all over the world, as long as it is approved by both parents, and performed in facilities that can provide appropriate sterilization, wound care, and anesthesia. Under these conditions, the benefits of infant male circumcision outweigh the rare and generally minor potential harms of the procedure.
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To assess the association of adenomyotic foci with co-existing benign ovarian cysts. ⋯ This study concludes that besides functional ovarian cysts, other local factors may be responsible for the development of adenomyosis.