Saudi Med J
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To determine the frequency, and to describe the clinical characteristics of ketoacidosis at initial diagnosis of childhood type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) in Al-Madina region of the Northwest province of Saudi Arabia. ⋯ The frequency of ketoacidosis at onset of childhood diabetes mellitus in our region is significant. Prevention of diabetic ketoacidosis and reduction of its frequency should be a goal in managing children with diabetes. Rising standards of medical information and general awareness can contribute to this.
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To ascertain whether white blood cell (WBC) count with differential analysis may predict severity of disease in acute appendicitis. ⋯ A high WBC with differential count is a reliable indicator of the severity of appendicitis and signifies a more advanced stage.
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To determine and present the pattern of poisoning with drugs in Princess Rahmat Hospital, Irbid, Jordan, and to assess the effects of variables such as age, season, gender and agent on poisoning frequency. ⋯ Although we recorded no deaths in this study, drug poisoning in children remains a frequent problem, highlighting the need to develop an education program on primary prevention in our region. Parental education and intensified child supervision are the indicated measures of prevention for unintentional poisoning.