Saudi Med J
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To evaluate the pathological outcomes of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients who were unsuitable for general anesthesia and underwent regional anesthesia in terms of their suitability for oncological surgery. ⋯ For elderly and comorbid individuals with CRC, regional anesthesia can be used to carry out surgery with oncological principles.
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Observational Study
Impact of urgent care centers on emergency department visits in Al Madina Al Munawara: A pre-post study.
To evaluate the impact of UCCs on reducing non-urgent Emergency Department (ED) visits and improving patient flow, focusing on metrics such as door-to-doctor time, doctor-to-decision time, and overall patient disposition. ⋯ The study shows that while urgent care centers in Al Madina Al Munawara have improved efficiency for some patient categories, they don't fully achieve expected reductions in waiting times and patient flow. Seasonal variations, limited patient awareness, and data constraints affect outcomes.
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To construct and verify a nomogram for post-neoadjuvant chemotherapy survival predication in elderly women with triple-negative invasive ductal breast cancer. ⋯ In elderly women with triple-negative invasive ductal breast cancer, post-neoadjuvant chemotherapy pathological complete response could indicate improved disease-specific survival. A novel survival prediction nomogram was created to have satisfactory performance in these patients.
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To determine body shape concerns (BSCs), sexual satisfaction, and associated factors in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). ⋯ This study encourages healthcare providers to proactively query sexual apprehension among these patients. These findings may guide health caregivers, policymakers, and scholars in developing measures to improve the quality of life of women with PCOS.