Saudi Med J
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effect of virtual reality on anxiety, stress, and hemodynamic parameters during cesarean section: A randomized controlled clinical trial.
To investigate the effect of virtual reality (VR) on anxiety, stress, and hemodynamic parameters during cesarean section (CS). ⋯ Virtual reality significantly reduced anxiety and stress among women undergoing CS under regional anesthesia. Virtual reality may be added to the routine intraoperative techniques that help induce patient relaxation and increase satisfaction.
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To investigate the effect of tele-clinics on palliative care patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. ⋯ Virtual visits in palliative care are efficient means of decreasing the threat of COVID-19 contagion. It is recommended to increase the palliative care patients' awareness of tele-clinics and their positive outcomes, particularly during the pandemic.
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To measure and assess the side-effects of Pfizer/BioNTech and AstraZeneca vaccines on residents of Saudi Arabia, as well as provide a database that gives insight into the relative safety of these 2 COVID-19 vaccines. ⋯ The present study confirmed that vaccine side-effects are more frequently reported by smokers and those who received the AstraZeneca vaccine. Further studies are needed to acquire a better understanding of the association between risk factors and the experiencing of post-vaccine side-effects.
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To document the clinicopathological features of Rosai-Dorfman disease (RDD) at 2 tertiary hospitals in the western region of Saudi Arabia. ⋯ Awareness of this entity is important for pathologists to avoid misdiagnosis. While the optimal treatment remains controversial, surgical resection is generally curative. The prognosis is good with rare recurrence. Multicenteer prospective studies are probably the best to evaluate treatment options and improve outcomes.
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To investigate the association between the hospitalization rates, symptoms, and laboratory parameters of pregnant women diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the gestational week, and determine their symptoms or laboratory parameters predictive of the need for possible admission in the intensive care unit (ICU). ⋯ The presence of respiratory symptoms and the need for hospitalization increased significantly with later trimesters in pregnant women with COVID-19. The presence of shortness of breath or high CRP level at the time of admission could predict the need for ICU admission.