Saudi Med J
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To find the association between environmental and occupational exposures and chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) development. ⋯ We found that smoking was the most aggravating environmental factor. Chronic rhinosinusitis symptoms' severity increased with direct contact with allergens. Thus, the greatest proportion of patients with CRS was those with blue-collar occupations, such as firefighters, farmers, and fishermen.
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To assess survival and prognostic factors among women with epithelial ovarian cancer in Western Saudi Arabia. ⋯ Improving early diagnosis and achieving optimal cytoreduction are the most critical challenges to achieve significant positive impact on survival of women with epithelial ovarian cancer.
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To estimate the prevalence of post- amputation pain among lower-limb amputees and its burden on their lives. ⋯ Post-amputation pain is one of the major consequences of amputation. Pain was poorly managed among these patients. Special considerations should be obtained to manage these patients' pain and reduce their suffering.