Saudi Med J
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To evaluate the correlation between different attributes, levels of biomarkers, and the probability of developing cardiorenal syndrome (CRS) in patients who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and liver cirrhosis (LC). The hypothesis suggests that liver illness may be linked to renal impairment, cardiac dysfunction, and the development of cardiorenal syndrome METHODS: The current study retrospectively assessed the medical records of patients who had LC and T2DM diagnoses and were hospitalized at Al Madina Al Munwara hospitals in 2022 and 2023. ⋯ The current assessment included 500 patients with T2DM and LC. The risk factors for CRS identified in this study included elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels, high BMI, and elevated blood pressure, with age being a significant factor, particularly in female patients. Early identification of these characteristics in patients with LC and T2DM could aid in mitigating the progression of chronic illnesses and their associated complications.
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To assess the prevalence of anabolic steroid use and the level of knowledge on anabolic steroids among the male athletes in Al Madina Al Munawara, Saudi Arabia. ⋯ One-third of the male athletes surveyed used anabolic steroids, influenced by accessibility and social contact, rather than healthcare guidance. This highlights the need for greater awareness of the long-term health risks, ideally through education provided by sports medicine specialists.
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To evaluated the home healthcare efficacy in managing tracheostomy patients at King Abdulaziz Medical City under the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs. Home healthcare is care provided to patients in the convenience of their homes to ensure high-quality care based on healthcare providers' supervision. ⋯ Pneumonia was associated with the majority of ventilator-related infections and resulted in hospital readmissions. Ensuring proper practices and caregiver education is crucial to decrease the incidence of ventilator-related infections.
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L-2-Hydroxyglutaric aciduria (L-2-HGA) is a rare disorder. The patients have psychomotor retardation, ataxia, macrocephaly, and epilepsy usually in childhood. We present a case of L-2-HGA who developed dystonia in the third decade of life. ⋯ The prognosis was explained to the caregivers. Patients with mild phenotype L-2-HGA can remain undiagnosed until adulthood. Cases of dystonia even without complaints of epilepsy should be investigated by MRI -brain, urine test and genetic testing to rule out L-2-HGA.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effect on back pain, anxiety, and comfort levels of an elevated supine position and back support applied to patients undergoing coronary angiography: A randomized controlled experimental study.
To determine the effect of elevated supine position with back support on back pain, anxiety and comfort in patients undergoing coronary angiography. ⋯ The elevated supine position with back support was seen to reduce back pain, increase comfort, and did not change anxiety levels.Clinical Trials No: NCT05546216.