Saudi Med J
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To evaluate the variability in perspectives between pediatric surgeons and pediatric urologists in managing cryptorchidism. ⋯ In Saudi Arabia, practicing pediatric surgeons and pediatric urologists have different perspectives in the management of cryptorchidism. The results of this survey demonstrated the need to establish national guidelines to manage patients with cryptorchidism.
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To evaluate the Ministry of Health (MoH) hospitals preparedness for potential disasters and crisis events using the World Health Organization (WHO) hospital emergency response checklist. ⋯ A total of 4 hospitals participated in the study. The participated hospitals showed insufficient levels of preparedness for potential disasters and crisis events.
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To describe the association between diabetes numeracy and diabetes self-management among Saudi adults with insulin-treated diabetes. ⋯ Lower level of diabetes numeracy was associated with lower level of diabetes self-management.
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We report a case involving a 73-year-old Saudi man diagnosed with dermatomyositis who subsequently developed Kaposi's sarcoma one month later. He had difficulty in rising from a chair and increased leg weakness while climbing stairs or walking. He was unable to comb his hair and had greater dysphagia with liquids than with solid foods. ⋯ A biopsy of one of these lesions showed findings consistent withKaposi's sarcoma. He was referred to an oncology center for chemotherapy, following which his skin lesions significantly regressed. Dermatomyositis may be considered a paraneoplastic syndrome of Kaposi's sarcoma.
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To assess the oxidation state and gene expression profiles of relevant enzymes in intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) patients in Saudi Arabia. ⋯ Intrauterine growth restriction patients show a metabolic shift in favor of oxidation compared to HP women.