Saudi Med J
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Comparative Study
Comparing tele-pharmacy and standard clinic follow-up for newly initiated warfarin anticoagulation therapy: A retrospective study.
To compare the effectiveness of providing telepharmacy anticoagulation to on-site clinics in achieving optimal outcomes for patients newly starting warfarin. ⋯ This study demonstrates that patients who receive warfarin for the first time at an anticoagulation clinic can use the telepharmacy method without the fear undesirable outcomes. Results of this study support the continued use and expansion of telepharmacy services in Saudi Arabia. However, further research larger sample sizes and multiple centers is needed to confirm these findings.
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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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Observational Study
Differentiating mycosis fungoides lesions from their mimickers clinically and histologically: A single tertiary center retrospective analysis in Saudi Arabia.
To identify the clinical and histological features of MF that can assist in distinguishing MF from MF-mimicking cases. Although mycosis fungoides (MF) is the most common subtype of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, clinicopathological correlations are required to establish an accurate diagnosis, which are currently lacking. ⋯ Our proposed diagnostic features are statistically valid and, along with those previously reported, can aid in identifying and distinguishing MF cases from MF-mimicking cases.
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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.