Saudi Med J
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To assess the association between body mass index (BMI) and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) with serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level. ⋯ Prostate-specific antigen levels were higher in older people and those with low BMIs. No correlations were found between PSA levels and HbA1c or FBG, even after adjusting for other variables. Moreover, no correlations were found between PSA levels and other comorbidities such as dyslipidemia, chronic kidney disease, and hypertension.
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Observational Study
Renin-angiotensin-system blockers and IgG antibodies in end-stage renal disease hemodialysis-receiving patients diagnosed with COVID-19 infection.
To evaluate the prevalence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections among patients receiving in-center hemodialysis (ICHD), the relationship between the IgG antibody levels against the virus and SARS-CoV-2-associated symptoms, hemodialysis adequacy, and the antihypertensives used in order to control blood pressure. ⋯ More studies are required to assess whether patients with a SARS-CoV-2 infection that do not have an indication for being prescribed ACEIs/ARBs would benefit from receiving these medications.
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To measure medication adherence among coronary artery disease (CAD) patients and identify sociodemographic factors that are medication adherence predictors. ⋯ Approximately 30% of the participants reported poor medication adherence. The number of cardiologist visits and the level of family support were 2 of the factors found to be associated with medication adherence.
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Observational Study
Integration of functional capacity to medically necessary, time-sensitive scoring system: A prospective observational study.
To evaluate 2 new modifications to medically necessary, time-sensitive (MeNTS) scoring systems integrating functional capacity assessment in estimating intensive care unit (ICU) requirements. ⋯ The 5-questionnaire M-DASI is easy to calculate and, when added to a triage score, is as reliable as the original DASI for predicting postoperative ICU requirements.