Saudi Med J
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Assessing outcomes of acute myocarditis in Saudi Arabia: A retrospective tertiary center experience.
To assess the clinical course and long-term outcomes of complicated and uncomplicated AM in Saudi Arabia. Acute myocarditis (AM) can have different presentations and outcomes based on different factors, one of which is left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). ⋯ Of 84 patients diagnosed with AM, those with LVEF <50% were more likely to experience first-time CRAEs and exhibited low short- and long-term mortality rates.
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Case Reports
A rare case of a horseshoe kidney with a single left-sided ureter presented with recurrent urinary tract infection.
The horseshoe kidney (HSK) is a common renal abnormality mostly asymptomatic. This may be linked to chromosomal and organ anomalies. A 27-year-old male patient presented with mild recurrent lower abdominal pain associated with dysuria. ⋯ UTI is a common asymptomatic presentation. An HSK with a unilateral left-sided normally implanted ureter is rare. The present case of HSK was associated with recurrent UTI, which was managed accordingly.
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To evaluate the features and frequency of hepatobiliary diseases in individuals with Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). ⋯ A small percentage of IBD patients experience hepatobiliary complications, with PSC being the most prevalent. The study emphasizes the importance of closely monitoring IBD patients, especially those undergoing anti-TNF therapy.
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To evaluate the pathological outcomes of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients who were unsuitable for general anesthesia and underwent regional anesthesia in terms of their suitability for oncological surgery. ⋯ For elderly and comorbid individuals with CRC, regional anesthesia can be used to carry out surgery with oncological principles.
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Observational Study
Impact of urgent care centers on emergency department visits in Al Madina Al Munawara: A pre-post study.
To evaluate the impact of UCCs on reducing non-urgent Emergency Department (ED) visits and improving patient flow, focusing on metrics such as door-to-doctor time, doctor-to-decision time, and overall patient disposition. ⋯ The study shows that while urgent care centers in Al Madina Al Munawara have improved efficiency for some patient categories, they don't fully achieve expected reductions in waiting times and patient flow. Seasonal variations, limited patient awareness, and data constraints affect outcomes.