Saudi Med J
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To aimed to determine the incidence of complications of endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) and to investigate the factors associated with the occurrence of complications. ⋯ The ESS is a safe procedure. The operative start time and laterality were associated with an increased risk of complications and warrant further investigation.
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Multicenter Study
Prospective evaluation of lipid management following acute coronary syndrome in Saudi Arabia.
To evaluate LDL-C control in patients within 6 months after hospitalization for ACS in Saudi Arabia. ⋯ Levels and decrease of LDL-C from baseline achieved in this study are suboptimal, according to updated 2019 ESC/EAS guidelines. While statins were prescribed to all patients post-ACS, the recommended add-on treatments were largely overlooked. Gaps in dyslipidemia management linger, despite clear updated guidelines.
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Smoking is a global health challenge that causes a myriad of diseases. Smoking cessation services are part of the armamentarium to combat smoking epidemic. In addition to the approved treatments, alternative therapies, including electrical stimulation, have been proposed. ⋯ Systematic reviews and original studies were reviewed, and their results were summarized. In conclusion, the current best available evidence does not support the use of electrical stimulation, including Silver Spike Point therapy, in smoking cessation. Policy makers and healthcare providers should aim to utilize the available resources to provide evidence-based treatment options for patients seeking to quit tobacco use.
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To develop a candidate vaccine aginst the Sphingobacterium spiritivorum. ⋯ The developed vaccine candidate is suitable for further testing and can assist experimental vaccinologists in developing an effective vaccine against S. spiritivorum.