Saudi Med J
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To use the Cirrus high-definition (HD)-OCT to establish normative data for the macula and optic disc in healthy Saudi children and to examine the effect of age and gender on these parameters. ⋯ Normative values for macular and optic nerve measures among Saudi children were established using the Cirrus HD-OCT device to serve as a reference.
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The incidence of communicable diseases has witnessed a reduction in Saudi Arabia during the last 4 decades. Nonetheless, the Jazan region has been indicated as one of the main regions affected by various communicable conditions. The geographical, socioeconomic, and climate characteristics of Jazan have made it vulnerable to communicable and vector-borne diseases. ⋯ This review also gives a historical description of infectious diseases in the region and the relevant prevention and control measures. Prevention and control efforts in the Jazan region successfully eliminated Rift Valley fever and reduced the number of locally acquired malaria and chickenpox cases. Hepatitis B, dengue fever, and pulmonary tuberculosis have exhibited an increased incidence in recent years, suggesting a need for further epidemiological investigations and the application of relevant prevention and control measures.
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To investigate the prevalence of sleep disturbance, sleep patterns, sleep-related factors, and medical demands among university and college students in Chongqing, China. ⋯ The prevalence of sleep disturbance for university and college students was obviously improved after the lifting of campus lockdown, and the major factors related to sleep disturbance were study, life, mental health, and sleep environment. The students examined herein reported relatively low medical care requests when they experience sleep disturbance.
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Review Case Reports
Gastric ectopic pancreas adenocarcinoma: A case report and literature review.
The incidence of malignant transformation in ectopic pancreas (EP), including adenocarcinoma, is extremely rare. Herein, we presented a single case with invasive adenocarcinoma caused by the EP in the stomach. The patient consulted our hospital due to abdominal discomfort with acid regurgitation. ⋯ A 5.5 x 5.4 cm round-like mass was found during surgery. Pathological examination suggested invasive submucosal adenocarcinoma located under the gastric antrum mucosa. Our report provides additional clinical experience for diagnosing EP with canceration in the stomach.
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Multicenter Study
Outcomes and appropriateness of colonoscopy referrals at King Khalid University Hospital, Saudi Arabia: An opportunity to expand the colonoscopy screening.
To examine the colonoscopy referrals in an open-access system and determine the outcome and factors associated with appropriate referral. ⋯ The colonoscopy referrals were appropriate. The incidence of neoplasia was higher among those aged ≥45. Low inappropriate referrals and a high neoplasia detection were found based on ASGE guidelines. Future research should involve prospective multicenter referrals from family physicians outside hospitals and investigate patients' hesitancy to proceed with colonoscopy and cost-effectiveness.