Saudi Med J
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To identified vitamin K2 deficiency rate and risk factors among newborns in China and assess the importance of high-risk maternal intakes of vitamin K2. ⋯ The present study demonstrated that antenatal corticosteroids use is independently associated with vitamin K2 deficiency. This finding highlights the importance of routine vitamin K2 supplementation in late-stage pregnant women and neonates in China.
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To investigated the usage of antibiotic during pregnancy before and during COVID-19 pandemic in Kingdom of Bahrain. ⋯ The analysis confirmed higher usage of antibiotic during pregnancy post COVID19.
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To establish local DRL (LDRL) for computed tomography (CT) examinations based on size-specific dose estimates (SSDEs), which consider patient size. The concept of diagnostic reference level (DRL) was introduced to limit patient exposure to unnecessary radiation. However, traditional DRL values do not consider patient size. ⋯ The established LDRL was within the international DRL. The use of SSDE has the potential to provide more accurate and relevant data for radiation safety practices; however, widespread adoption of SSDE in new CT scanners is necessary for promoting consistency and standardization methodologies.
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Observational Study
Epidemiology of pediatric trauma in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: An observational cohort study.
To explore the epidemiology and patterns of pediatric trauma in addition to length of hospital stay and outcome. ⋯ To reduce health care expenses and improve public health outcomes, prioritizing preventive measures is crucial. This includes increasing public awareness, implementing safety protocols, and enacting government regulations to prevent avoidable injuries.
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A significant opportunistic pathogen, Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii) has evolved mechanisms of resistance to a wide variety of antimicrobials, including carbapenems. In this article, we assessed the prevalence, risk factors, antimicrobial sensitivity, and resistance mechanisms among A. baumannii in several locations in Saudi Arabia. Hospital-acquired infections caused by A. baumannii were prevalent in the country due to a variety of reasons, such as the high number of critically ill patients, the frequency of gastrointestinal colonization, and the widespread use of antimicrobial medications. ⋯ Combinations of colistin and tigecycline with carbapenems or other antibiotics remain the best treatment option and are relatively safe to treat patients with multidrug resistance (MDR) A. baumannii infections, despite the rising incidence of resistance to these drugs observed in many hospitals. The prevalence of multidrug-resistant A. baumannii in Saudi hospitals calls for in-depth research into the underlying molecular mechanisms of multidrug resistance. In addition, a better understanding of A. baumannii resistance patterns and the establishment of a treatment protocol to reduce the infection burden in Saudi Arabia could benefit from the implementation of a local antibiogram database in tandem with a national antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention program.