Saudi Med J
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Case Reports
Post-traumatic stress disorders among Syrian refugees residing in non-camp settings in Jordan.
To measure the prevalence and severity of post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) among Syrian refugees and explore its association with various factors. ⋯ Majority of the refugees residing in non-camp settings in Jordan suffer from PTSD. Refugees have low satisfaction with the healthcare services provided.
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To update a possible role of cosmeceutical topic treatment to obtain a better scar. ⋯ Based on our observations, it is possible to propose that the action of the polyphenols present in the different components of Cicolea® cream leads to a better evolution of the wound healing compared to the action of petrolatum composition.
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To explore the differences between COVID-19 and upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) in the pediatric population, emphasizing smell and taste disturbances. ⋯ Taste disturbances increase the probability of COVID-19 infections, whereas sore throat, dyspnea, nasal obstruction, and otalgia increase the likelihood of other URTIs. The described differences might aid physicians in their differential diagnosis and treatment during the pandemic.
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To explore the expression and significance of long non-coding RNA ITGB2-AS1 in kidney renal clear cell carcinoma (KIRC). ⋯ The ITGB2-AS1 is expressed highly in KIRC and affects the survival of patients by regulating cell proliferation, invasion, and apoptosis.
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To document the clinicopathological features of primary renal lymphoma (PRL) at 2 tertiary hospitals in the western region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ⋯ Primary renal lymphomas in Saudi patients are more common in males and seen in a relatively younger age group compared to the available worldwide data. The diagnosis of PRL is important to avoid tumor dissemination and unnecessary nephrectomy. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is the most common pathological type and non-germinal center B-cell is the most common subtype.