Saudi Med J
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To assess whether a simple protocol used in the outpatient's asthma clinic was effective in reducing emergency room (ER) visits and hospitalizations in chronic asthmatics during a year of follow-up, and to evaluate which type of asthmatics, according to severity of asthma, may benefit more from the protocol. ⋯ A simple protocol in outpatient's asthma clinic can significantly reduce ER visits and hospitalizations in chronic asthmatics. All asthmatics, irrespective of severity benefited significantly from the protocol.
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To study the pattern and incidence of cancer in the Al-Jouf region of Saudi Arabia. ⋯ The incidence of cancer in Al Jouf region appears to be the lowest incidence published to date. The over all pattern of cancer is however similar to the findings in other regions of KSA. Carcinoma of breast, lymphomas and leukemias, and colorectal cancers are the leading cancers in the region.
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To evaluate Mortality Probability Model (MPM) IIo as a tool to predict very poor prognosis after intensive care unit admission. ⋯ Using a decision-cutoff of 95% predicted mortality using MPMI IIo had a very high specificity in predicting death after intensive care unit admission, although with a low sensitivity. This information can be used to support clinical judgment regarding the very ill patients who are unlikely to benefit from intensive care unit admission.
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To determine the association between obesity and radiographic osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee and generalized OA. ⋯ Excess weight is strongly associated with knee OA in females and symptoms of joint pain in all OA patients, with a weaker but still significant link with male knee OA and generalized OA in females.
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The objective of this retrospective study is to reflect on our experience on an optimal management for major postpartum hemorrhage, which would prevent the occurrence and complications of disseminated intravascular coagulation and minimize maternal mortality and morbidity. ⋯ An early resort to hysterectomy when conservative measures fail, will minimize maternal morbidity and mortality. In case of continuous bleeding after hysterectomy, pelvic packing proved to be effective.