Saudi Med J
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Observational Study
Diseases pattern among patients attending Holy Mosque (Haram) Medical Centers during Hajj 1434 (2013).
To evaluate the diseases pattern among pilgrims attending the 2 Holy Mosque (Haram) Health Care Centers during the Hajj season 2013 (Hijra 1434). ⋯ Most of the patients were suffering from respiratory problems followed by skin and GIT diseases, and less than 25% of patients were referred to tertiary care centers.
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To assess the effects of cigarette smoking on thrombocytopoiesis and some platelet morphological parameters in healthy male smokers. ⋯ Cigarette smoking in healthy individuals results in significant and considerable effects on platelet morphological indices. The mean platelet count is significantly increased, and plateletcrit values are reduced, compared with non-smoking status.
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To review cases of ovarian cysts managed at a University Hospital, and to identify the factors necessitating the use of laparotomy over laparoscopy. ⋯ Factors associated with laparotomy management rather than laparoscopy included older age more than 35, single, pregnant, or patients presenting with abdominal pain, and more than one cyst.