Saudi Med J
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To assess trends in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery (ORL-HNS) referrals among pediatric patients, and to address common urgent causes of ORL-HNS referrals in this population. Additionally, to give recommendations regarding these causes, and assessing the impacts of coronavirus desease-19 on such referrals. ⋯ Maternity and pediatric hospitals make up the largest number of referring hospitals for ORL-HNS urgent cases. Expanding ORL-HNS services has been recommended in highly demanding areas. standards for urgent ORL-HNS referrals may limit inappropriate urgent referrals.
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To determine the prevalence of May-Thurner syndrome (MTS) in left lower limb deep venous thrombosis (DVT) cases and to analyze the outcome of endovascular intervention in these patients. ⋯ Patients with MTS as cause of DVT may benefit from early endovascular intervention.
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To assess the antibacterial activity of ceftobiprole against Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) from various body specimen types and different patterns of resistance. ⋯ The excellent activity of ceftobiprole against MRSA would have major implications in management of the patients with serious infections, as an empirical treatment or alternative to vancomycin. Ceftobiprole has a very low activity against MDR P. aeruginosa, and its susceptibility should be tested prior to use for treatment.
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To evaluate the hematological parameters in dyspepsia patients infected with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection from Al Qassim province of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). ⋯ The findings show that H. pylori infection may not be related to anemia in dyspepsia patients from the Central region of KSA.