Saudi Med J
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To investigates the outcomes of enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) among coronary microvascular disease (CMD) patients. ⋯ Enhanced external counterpulsation may improve CFR and enhance the CMD patient QoL.
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To investigate the potential association between ABO blood groups and intrauterine fetal growth restriction (IUGR) among pregnant women who delivered at King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. ⋯ Our study results showed that women with blood groups AB and B had slightly higher rates of IUGR than those with A and O, who had lower rates of IUGR. A larger study comparing blood group O to other groups may provide more insight into the relationship between ABO blood groups and IUGR.
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To assess the effectiveness of generic sofosbuvir (SOF) and branded daclatasvir (DCV) for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV)infected patients. ⋯ The findings of our study confirm the effectiveness of generic sofosbuvir as a treatment option for HCV infection.
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To describe the development of a webpage based on the Intervention Mapping (IM) protocol and usability testing of the Diabetic Retinopathy Health Education Profram (DRHEP). ⋯ The outcomes of this study signify the relationship between effective health applications and how their design might hamper their effectiveness in changing patients' behavior.