Saudi Med J
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Observational Study
Renal histopathology spectrum in children with kidney diseases in Saudi Arabia, 1998-2017.
To identify the trends in the diagnostic frequency of glomerular disease subtypes by renal biopsy in children in Saudi Arabia over the last 20 years. ⋯ We found a considerable shift in the frequency of many glomerular disease subtypes in 1998-2017, which make clinical predication of the underlying etiology challenging for clinician. Renal biopsy still remains a critical diagnostic procedure for managing a considerable proportion of renal diseases.
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To evaluate the factors related to breast cancer (BC) recurrence as well as survival in women ≤40 years old. ⋯ We found a high risk of BC recurrence among patients at our institution. Higher cancer stage, nonuse adjuvant chemotherapy, and low follow-up rate were significant predictive factors for recurrence.
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To correlate the clinical severity of laryngomalacia (LM) with endoscopic findings, swallowing evaluations and polysomnography in a cohort of patients. Method: We conducted a retrospective analysis between 2017-2018 on a cohort of patients diagnosed with upper airway obstruction (UAO), stridor, noisy breathing or laryngomalacia. This study took place at the Pediatric Pulmonology Department, Riley Children's Hospital, Indianapolis, United States of America. ⋯ The severity of the clinical manifestations of LM did not correlate with the different endoscopic types in our study. The presence of cyanosis was associated with type III LM. Rapid eye movement AHI and EtCO2 in polysomnogram were remained significantly associated with clinical severity.
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Comparative Study
Automated remote intraoperative cochlear implant device testing (CR220). Is it clinically efficient?
To compare the clinical efficiency of the CR220 intraoperative remote assistant device used by the surgical team with that of the custom sound (CS) system used by an audiologist. ⋯ The CR220 enables intraoperative CI electrode tests and auto-NRT measurements. Its ergonomics and ease-of-use help the surgical team conduct the tests without an audiologist in the OR, resulting in the efficient use of clinical resources. Further, the results generated were consistent with those of the CS system.
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To identify the novel and promising indicators for pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) patients. ⋯ This study provides a promising way to identify novel indicators for PTB. Moreover, the LILRB4 expression may play a role in predicting the outcome of treatments on PTB patients.