Saudi Med J
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Review Meta Analysis
Cardiothoracic ratio and left ventricular ejection fraction relationship: A meta-analysis study.
To determine the overall effect size, identify the study with the strongest effect size, and examine the age group with the strongest relationships between the variables. ⋯ This study is a meta-analytic study combining 13 studies examining the statistical relationships between CTR and LVEF. The results of this study are expected to make a valuable contribution to the field of research on the relationship between CTR and LVEF, providing a more comprehensive understanding of these associations. PROSPERO Reg. No.: 392207.
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To improve the local data and demographics of foreign body (FB) ingestion in the Makkah, Saudi Arabia and to provide basic statistics for future studies in the local community. ⋯ A large number of children presented with ingested FB, especially those younger than 4 years of age, whose clinical presentation varied from asymptomatic to severe complications, and urgent endoscopic intervention might have decreased serious complications. Further preventive measures are necessary within homes in addition to increasing caregivers' awareness of the different circumstances of FB ingestion and the time required for urgent admission.
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To examine the association between the number of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and physical activity (PA) in older adults visiting primary healthcare centers (PHCCs) in Jizan, Saudi Arabia. ⋯ This study found a significant inverse association between the number of NCDs and PA in older adults. In addition, age was associated with lower PA, even among older adults. PA should be recommended to older adults to prevent or reduce the number of NCDs. Future research should focus on examining cause-and-effect associations at a national level.