Saudi Med J
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Observational Study
COVID-19 in patients with end stage kidney disease at a large community hospital in Eastern Saudi Arabia. A prospective study.
To report the outcome of patients with end stage kidney disease (ESKD) who were diagnosed with COVID-19 at a large community hospital in Eastern Saudi Arabia. ⋯ Patients with ESKD who developed COVID-19 had a poor outcome with high mortality compared to the general population. Presence of diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease and older age were associated with a higher risk of severe disease. There was a sharp decline in the number of positive cases following implementation of the vaccination program.
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To investigate the relationship between physical activity level and disease severity, anxiety level, sleep quality, and fatigue in patients followed up with COVID-19 diagnosis. ⋯ The results of our study suggested that physical inactivity is common. Anxiety is a frequent symptom in COVID-19 cases and also COVID-19 negatively affects sleep quality.
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To explore the perspectives of primary care providers (PCPs) on the low use of and barriers to routine checkups among Saudi adults. ⋯ This study presented new insight into the low use of routine checkups by obtaining the perspective of PCPs. Although results point to potential targets for interventions to increase routine checkups, additional research is recommended with a representative sample of PCPs randomly selected from the healthcare system to inform future policy and decision making related to improving use of routine care available through the Saudi Healthcare System.
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To shed light on types, family profiles, risk factors, and outcomes of child neglect in Saudi Arabia. ⋯ Although child neglect is common in Saudi Arabia, it has not been recognized as an important cause of morbidity and mortality of children. This implies the need for a national protocol that would help identify high-risk families for early detection and implementation of prevention programs.
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To evaluate the role of different peripheral blood count parameters as a cheap and rapid test in determination of coronavirus disease -19 (COVID-19) severity and patients' outcome. ⋯ Leucocytosis, neutrophilia, lymphopenia, and high N/L ratio together with elevated serum level of ferritin and CRP are eminent features of COVID-19 severity. The inclusion of these parameters in the regimens for patients' categorization on admission will enable early effective intervention and proper decision making during clinical case management.