Saudi Med J
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Case Reports
Obstructive uropathy in STAT 3 hyper immunoglobulin E syndrome: A 5 year old Middle Eastern boy.
Autosomal dominant hyper immunoglobulin E (IgE) syndrome is a rare inborn error of immunity that affects approximately one in a million individuals worldwide. It presents with various symptoms owing to multisystem involvement (immunological and non-immunological). Recurrent infections (mainly in the skin and lungs) are common presentations. ⋯ The patient completely recovered and did not require further admission after initiating prophylactic antibiotics. Although deep-seated infections are uncommon in STAT3 hyper IgE syndrome, skin and lung infections are most commonly observed. Multiple deep collections can occur and require prompt intervention and aggressive treatment.
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To determine the efficacy of the 3-Minute Nutrition Screening (3-MinNS) tool in adults hospitalized for cardiovascular diseases. ⋯ The 3-MinNS is a moderately effective nutrition screening tool that can be administered within the first 24 hours of hospitalization in patients with cardiovascular diseases.
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To retrospectively assess the serum levels of zinc, folate, and vitamin B12 in healthy children aged between 3-12 months. ⋯ In conclusion, we do not recommend routine screening for zinc, folate, and vitamin B12 levels in children under 12 months of age without active issues or chronic diseases due to the associated costs. We propose that evaluating serum levels of zinc, folate, and vitamin B12 is a more appropriate clinical approach in children at risk for micronutrient deficiencies and in selected patient groups.
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To evaluate the nutritional quality and microbial contamination of raw camel milk sourced from street vendors and compare it with milk obtained from farms, with a particular emphasis on pathogenic organisms. ⋯ This study highlights the urgent need for stringent food safety practices in handling, selling, and distributing camel milk to reduce microbial risks to safe levels, thereby mitigating potential health hazards.
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Surgeons may encounter a grossly normal appearing appendix in a patient with clinically suspected appendicitis. The purpose of this study is to determine the practice of pediatric surgeons in Saudi Arabia when this is encountered, and determine the reasons behind their decision making. ⋯ The majority of pediatric surgeons in Saudi Arabia would proceed with an appendectomy when an intra-operative grossly normal appendix is seen in patients suspected to have acute appendicitis. There is a clear lack of published pediatric guidelines and large studies to guide the correct course of action.