Saudi Med J
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To assess the mortality benefits of timely antibiotic treatment of adults present at the emergency department with sepsis and compare one-hour administration and 3-hour administration starting from the time of triage. ⋯ Our findings did not support immediate antibiotic administration over early administration in patients with sepsis. However, further studies are recommended to investigate the effects of antibiotic timing on the outcome of severe sepsis patients.
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To investigate the ethmoid infundibulum (EI) and maxillary sinus natural ostium (MSNO) dimensions in normal sinuses of the Asian population; identified variation between sides, gender, and age groups; and to assess the effects of such variation on the measurements. ⋯ Multiple factors may affect EI and MSNO dimensions. Ethmoid infundibulum length differed between both sides. Ethmoid infundibulum width differed between individuals aged ≥60 years and individuals aged <60 years. Haller cells and accessory ostium presence were associated with significant differences in those measurements.
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To validate an Arabic version of the LittlEARS® Early Speech Production Questionnaire (LEESPQ), which assesses the early development of speech and language in infants between 0 and 18 months, in Arabic-speaking children with normal hearing in Saudi Arabia. ⋯ The Arabic version of LEESPQ appears to be a valid questionnaire that can be used in the assessment of early language and speech development of Arabic-speaking children with normal hearing in the age range of 0-18 months. The Arabic version of the LEESPQ might also be a useful tool to detect developmental delays and hearing disorders in young children.
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Practice Guideline
Clinical Practice Guidelines for Liver Transplantation in Saudi Arabia.
The demand for liver transplantation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is associated with the country's high burden of liver disease. Trends in the epidemiology of liver transplantation indications among recipients in KSA have changed over 20 years. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis has eclipsed the hepatitis C virus in the country due to the effective treatment strategies for HCV. ⋯ Despite this, indications for liver transplantation continue to increase, resulting in ongoing challenges to maximize the number of potential donors and reduce patient mortality rate while expecting to get transplanted. The Saudi Center of Organ Transplant is the recognized National Organ Donation Agency for transplantation, which renders important support for procurement and allocation of organs. This guidance document aims to help healthcare providers in managing patients in the liver transplant setting.