Saudi Med J
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To evaluate hematological parameters and thrombotic profiles of healthy individuals who received Pfizer-BioNTech (BNT162b2) vaccines in Saudi Arabia. ⋯ Our data showed that the incidence of hematological abnormalities or induction of anti/PF4 antibodies following Pfizer-BioNTech (BNT162b2) vaccination is not common, which is consistent with several previous reports. However, larger studies with more participants evaluated at different timepoints following vaccination are warranted to exclude potential transient hematological abnormalities.
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To evaluate serum neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) concentrations of pregnant women complicated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and investigate its diagnostic value for the severity of COVID-19. ⋯ We demonstrated that NGAL was highly associated with COVID-19 severity. We consider that NGAL might be a useful biomarker to diagnose the disease severity in patients with COVID-19.
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To analyze the clinical and echocardiographic changes in individuals with morbid obesity who underwent bariatric surgery. ⋯ Bariatric surgery resulted in a significant amelioration in lipid profile, reduction in LV mass, and LV cavity dimensions.