Saudi Med J
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To determine the characteristics of Graves' disease in children and adolescents in Medina, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and compare them to those observed in other countries. ⋯ In general, Graves' disease is more common in females. Neck swelling, palpitation, and tremors were the main manifestations. Compared with other countries, there was a higher frequency of exophthalmos and a lower frequency of associated autoimmune conditions. The primary treatment was antithyroid drugs; thyroidectomy and radioactive iodine were used less frequently.
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To evaluate the maternal and fetal clinical outcomes in SARS-CoV-2 infected pregnant women during the whole period of the pandemic in a single province in the southeast of Turkey. ⋯ In the 3rd trimester of pregnancy, obesity and hypothyroidism were found to be risk factors for severe-critical cases of COVID-19 infection, and the clinical course was more severe with a higher rate of mortality in the recent period of the pandemic.
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To evaluate the levels of total lymphocytes, B-lymphocytes (CD19+), T-lymphocytes (CD3+), natural killer (NK) cells (CD3-/CD56+), and monocyte subsets in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients in Saudi Arabia. In addition, this study aimed to evaluate whether B- and T-lymphocyte subsets are frequently altered in patients with T2DM. ⋯ These data suggested that levels of lymphocytes and monocytes are impaired in T2DM patients, and this might be associated with the higher risk of infections observed in these patients.
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To determine the impact of tibial plateau fractures on patellar height and the factors affecting this impact. ⋯ Long-term functions of tibial plateau fractures should be evaluated not only with a painless range of motion but also with patellar height. It should be noted that the Luo classification, which evaluates the plateau 3-dimensionally, may be associated with changes in postoperative patellar height values.
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To describe self-care practices among Saudi heart failure (HF) patients and identify sociodemographic characteristics contributing to self-care practices. ⋯ Self-care practices in this study showed higher scores than those reported in international studies. Further studies are warranted to explore everyday self-care needs and challenges among HF patients.