Saudi Med J
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To identify the self-reported vaccine-related side effects among healthcare professionals (HCPs) in the Jazan province, Saudi Arabia, and determine the associated socio-demographic factors. With the recent second and third waves of coronavirus disease -19 (COVID-19) infections worldwide, the race is not only to encourage but also to achieve mass vaccination. ⋯ The findings of the present study would help in designing educational programs aimed at combating the misconstrued fear of vaccination and highlighting the urgent need of getting vaccinated. This study also helps in the identification of factors affecting the presence and severity of side effects.
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To retrospectively review a small series of infant neuroblastoma (NBL) in a single Saudi medical institution over 10 years, including their presentation, management, and outcomes. ⋯ Our data confirm that NBL-4S is a curable cancer, especially with early recognition and intervention. Chemotherapy is the first-line treatment for symptomatic patients. Unless the condition is life threatening, radiotherapy is not indicated. Surgical resection may be indicated in younger infants with localized tumors and favorable biology, but otherwise, it is not usually indicated for residual cases.
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To explore the benefits of invoking unconscious sentiment to improve the treatment of stuttering and misarticulation. ⋯ The analysis showed that the number of dysfluencies in cases of stuttering were significantly fewer when employing familiar voices than unfamiliar voices (3% errors vs 12% errors; Z= -5.16 p<0.001). Additionally, the percentages of correct pronouncing of target sounds in cases of articulation disorders were prominently higher when using familiar voices compared with unfamiliar voices (88% PCC vs 66% PCC; Z= -5.65, p<0.001) CONCLUSION: This study confirms the utility of invoking emotion in improving speech therapy and maximizing therapeutic outcomes. This study also recommends engaging families and friends in providing speech services to the speech-impaired population to improve patient progress.
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To conduct a descriptive clinicopathological and demographic analysis of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans among Saudi patients attending a tertiary care center in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia. ⋯ Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans was not frequently encountered in Saudi patients in a tertiary center that treats approximately 187,668 patients. Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans disease patterns and demographic data were similar to those reported worldwide. Further studies are required to characterize dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans in the Saudi population.
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To fill this gap in the literature and establish a prediction model. ⋯ The Apgar score at 5 minutes and CRP, PCT, and IL-6 levels are risk factors for EONS. The risk prediction model is highly efficient in predicting EONS among preterm infants.