Saudi Med J
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To estimate the prevalence of hyperlipidemia in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and to investigate the relationship between PsA and hyperlipidemia. ⋯ The study results are comparable to those of other studies showing no significant effect of PsA on the lipid profile. The prevalence of hyperlipidemia in PsA patients appears similar to that of the general population in Saudi Arabia, based on indirect comparison.
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To assess factors influencing choice of contraceptive methods among women in Mosul, Iraq. ⋯ Although different modern contraceptive methods are available, coitus interruptus (withdrawal) was found to be the most frequent method used awing to its safety. Adapting a national program to increase women's awareness for other method is needed to be applied in all antenatal care unit in Primary Health Center for pregnant women and encouraging them to decided using these methods after delivery.
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To evaluate the safety and feasibility of the cable-transmitted, magnetically controlled capsule endoscopy (CT-MCCE) system for examining the esophagus and stomach. ⋯ This study substantiates the feasibility and safety of employing magnetically controlled capsule endoscopy with cable transmission for the evaluation of human stomach and esophagus.
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To investigate the numbers of natural killer (NK) cells, CD56+ T-cells and CD56- T cells, and the levels ofCD16 in healthy individuals seropositive for herpes simplex virus Type 1 (HSV-1). Specifically, it seeks to measure the levels of these cells to learn about the possible immunological significance during HSV-1 seropositive status. ⋯ HSV-1 seropositive individuals showed elevated dim CD56 NK cells and CD56+ T-cells, consistent with lymphocyte activities during viral activation. CD16 expression on CD56+ T-cells suggests their involvement in viral defence, emphasizing the need for further investigation into immune responses against HSV-1.