Saudi Med J
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To assess olfactory abilities using a culturally adapted Sniffin' Sticks smell test in different age groups. ⋯ Using a culturally adapted smell test, our population was able to identify, discriminate, and perceive odorants better than the European population. This data will help clinicians and researchers with a tool to reliably establish the correct results of olfactory function in our population. Women had better olfactory abilities than men.
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To study the epidemiology of dengue incidence and understand the dynamics of dengue transmission in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), between 2017-2019. ⋯ The dengue incidence increased in Makkah, KSA, in 2019 as compared to the previous 2 years, owing to heavy rainfall in 2019. Post-rainfall Vector control efforts may help contain the disease in Makkah, KSA.
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To validate C-reactive protein (CRP), red cell distribution width (RDW), and neutrophil lymphocyte ratio (NLR) for both serious outcomes and length of hospital stay (LOS) among hospitalized coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) patients. ⋯ We observed that CRP is a better predictor than RDW and NLR for serious outcome among COVID-19 patients. Besides, CRP was positively, whereas MCHC was negatively associated with LOS.
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To investigate the relationship of the neutrophil lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and the platelet lymphocyte ratio (PLR) with lung involvement and total lung severity score (TLSS) in computed tomography (CT) of patients with coronavirus disease -19 (COVID-19) and to evaluate their clinical usability. ⋯ This study showed that the NLR and PLR values can be 2 inflammatory markers that can be used to evaluate lung involvement and disease severity in COVID-19 patients. At the time of initial diagnosis and during follow-up, these markers can give an idea in terms of prognosis, together with other clinical findings and markers.
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To investigate the clinical profiles and outcomes of young adults presenting with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). ⋯ ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction in young patients has a favorable outcome. Smoking and dyslipidemia are the main risk factors for STEMI in young individuals. The majority of young patients with dyslipidemia were not aware of their pre-existing condition. Our findings recommend local adaptation and implementation of screening programs for dyslipidemia in the young and the reinforcement of smoking prevention programs.