Saudi Med J
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Observational Study
The prevalence of multiple drug resistant urinary tract infections: A single-centered, observational retrospective study in King Abdulaziz Specialized Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
To determine the prevalence and patterns of antibiotic resistance, risk factors, and appropriate empiric therapy for multidrug-resistant Enterococcus (MDRE) urinary tract infections (UTIs) at King Abdulaziz Specialist Hospital (KAASH), Taif, Saudi Arabia. ⋯ Based on our analyses, regular culture and sensitivity should be made routine to gather information regarding susceptibility patterns, thereby reducing drug resistance in our setups.
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To investigate how the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic quarantine affected Saudi adults' dietary behaviors and lifestyles in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. ⋯ The COVID-19 quarantine period significantly affected Saudi adults' healthy eating behaviors and lifestyle.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
"Smart Optometry" phone-based application as a visual acuity testing tool among pediatric population.
To evaluate the validity of a smartphone-based application for visual acuity (VA) testing in children and to compare parent and clinician-performed VA to standard VA assessment. ⋯ "Smart Optometry" phone application was found to be an acceptable home-based VA testing tool with good inter-rater reliability for young children showing good sensitivity in detecting subnormal VA, but lower sensitivity in detecting amblyopia.
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To calculate the incidence of new-onset atrial fibrillation (NOAF) in myocardial infarction (MI) patients and examine associated predictors and clinical outcomes of NOAF patients. ⋯ New-onset atrial fibrillation is a relatively common complication of MI, and in our study, it was associated with higher odds of further complications including death. Therefore, identification of MI patients at risk of developing NOAF is crucial. Our study suggests that older age, a previous history of MI, and undergoing CABG are significant predictors of NOAF development.
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To assess the survival of COVID-19 patients in Saudi Arabia and to investigate possible mortality predictors. ⋯ Age, asthma, some in-hospital complications are important survival indicators in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The controllable co-factors should be monitored and managed by healthcare workers to reduce mortality rates in those hospitalized with COVID-19.