Saudi Med J
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To evaluate age and gender differences in the prevalence of chronic diseases and to calculate atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk scores in adults aged 30-75 years in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia. ⋯ Women in the age group 50-59 years, with multiple risk factors are at a greater risk of developing cardiovascular diseases than men of same age. Young adults were at more risk for lifetime ASCVD, whereas the 10-year ASCVD risk increased with increasing age.
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To describe the surgical approach to the treatment of iatrogenic gynecomastia via peri-areolar incision. ⋯ This technique is feasible. It restores almost normal anatomy structure with minimal scarring and preserves good regional neurovascular supply, with only 60% altered areolar sensation.
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To identify practice patterns among radiation oncologists in Saudi Arabia. ⋯ Variations in breast radiotherapy practices in Saudi Arabia exist due to the lack of clinical evidence and national guidelines, as well as potential variations in health resources allocation. Resource allocations and the establishment of national guidelines are recommended to decrease this variation and allow for data exchange and the development of national research collaborations.