Saudi Med J
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Microbes are present almost everywhere on this Earth. Humans harbor microbes in various organs, including skin, gut, mouth, and nose. Among these, the gut region has the highest population of microbes. ⋯ Several scientific studies allude to the obesity linkage with disturbed intestinal microflora. This review mainly focuses on how healthy nutrition contributes towards maintaining normal flora inside the human body. Importantly, the contribution of probiotics and prebiotics in maintaining human healthy body weight is discussed.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Challenges in diabetic foot treatment during pandemic of COVID-19.
To avoid hospital spread of Coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) and to analyze out of hospital outcomes after amputation. ⋯ No significant differences in amputation treatment between the 2 comparative groups were noted. No confirmed COVID-19 infections in medical staff who performed surgical interventions or in treated patients were detected.
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Observational Study
Safety and cost-effectiveness of outpatient thyroidectomy: A retrospective observational study.
To investigate the safety and cost-effectiveness of outpatient thyroidectomy and provide a systematic postoperative protocol for safe discharge. ⋯ Outpatient thyroidectomy is as safe as inpatient thyroidectomy given the proper selection of cases. We project cost containment of over $711 thousand per 1,000 cases for outpatient thyroid surgeries.
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To evaluate the demographic data and complications in children who had undergone percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) over 9 years period. ⋯ Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube is the desirable method for patients who are unable to feed orally, feeding is not adequate for demands, has special feeding requirements, or swallowing dysfunction. The technique has become more widespread because of its simplicity, safety, and low cost. Major complications are rare. The procedure is safe and effective and could be carried out by pediatric gastroenterologists after training.
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To discuss our experience with managing cochlear implant cases that required revision surgery. ⋯ Revision CI surgery is not uncommon after initial implantation. Cochlear implant programs must implement long-term follow-up processes for CI users. Whenever a patient's rehabilitated performance regresses, the cause should be investigated to determine whether subsequent reimplantation is necessary.