Annals of Saudi medicine
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jan 2022
Common disease-associated gene variants in a Saudi Arabian population.
Screening programs for the most prevalent conditions occurring in a country is an evidence-based prevention strategy. The burden of autosomal recessive disease variations in Saudi Arabia is high because of the highly consanguineous population. The optimal solution for estimating the carrier frequency of the most prevalent diseases is carrier screening. ⋯ None.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jan 2022
Bladder cancer in Saudi Arabia: a registry-based nationwide descriptive epidemiological and survival analysis.
Our understanding of the risk factors, prevalence, incidence rate, and age distribution of bladder cancer (BC) in Saudi Arabia is insufficient due to limited data. ⋯ None.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jan 2022
Percutaneous Y-shape reconstructive biliary stenting in Klatskin cholangiocarcinoma through a single left-sided entry.
Percutaneous Y-shape reconstructive biliary stenting in the Klatskin tumor is typically performed through bilateral biliary access. Single access from a right-side biliary entry is the more commonly used side for biliary access in general. ⋯ We concluded that percutaneous Y-shaped biliary reconstruction through a left-sided unilateral approach is a technically feasible, less invasive interventional approach in managing Klatskin tumor. SIMILAR CASES PUBLISHED: None.
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Annals of Saudi medicine · Jan 2022
Impact of taxation policy on tobacco consumption in Saudi Arabia.
Taxes on tobacco products that increase the price and target demand-reduction have been shown to be an efficient means of reducing tobacco consumption. A new policy introduced in 2017 has increased the price of a 20-cigarette pack of the most popular brand to 27.50 SAR (7.33 USD) with the tax portion being 68.09%, which is within the yardstick recommended by the World Bank. ⋯ None.