Saudi Med J
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To compare the prognosis of bacteremic pneumonia caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae) and Escherichia coli (E. coli) pathogens. ⋯ Patients diagnosed with KP-BP exhibited a similar prognosis as those diagnosed with E. coli-BP. For patients with KP-BP, the risk of mortality was significantly higher for those who were in the intensive care unit, were infected with carbapenem-resistant strains, or had a high sequential organ failure assessment score. In patients with E. coli-BP, the Pitt bacteremia score was strongly associated with the 30-day mortality rate.
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To examine the prevalence of menstrual irregularities, side effects, and discontinuation rates of etonogestrel subdermal implants (ESI) in women attending King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. ⋯ Although menstrual abnormalities are a common side effect of ESI, only 22% of users discontinued this method of contraception.