Saudi Med J
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To investigate the prevalence of hematologic findings and the relationship between hemogram parameters and brucellosis stages in patients. ⋯ It was noteworthy that in addition to anemia and monocytosis, eosinopenia was third most prominent laboratory findings in the study. Pancytopenia and thrombocytopenia rates were low.
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Multicenter Study
Risk factors for severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia in a Chinese cohort of very preterm infants.
To examine the risk factors for severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in a cohort of very preterm infants (VPIs) in China, as BPD is common among VPIs and associated with a high mortality rate. ⋯ Our study not only reaffirmed the established risk factors of low GA and BW for sBPD in VPIs, but also identified additional, potentially modifiable risk factors. Further research is warranted to explore whether intervention in these modifiable factors might reduce the risk of sBPD.Clinical Trial Reg. No.: ChiCTR1900023418.
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Multicenter Study
Epidemiology of Clostridioides difficile infection at a tertiary care facility in Saudi Arabia: Results of prospective surveillance.
To determine the incidence of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) and the frequency of known risk factors. ⋯ In our hospital, HO-CDI incidence rate is lower than that in high-income countries. National multicenter surveillance is needed to evaluate the actual burden of CDI in Saudi Arabia.
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To compare the complications associated with cannulated hip screws (CHS) and dynamic hip screws (DHS) techniques. ⋯ This study found that DHS was superior to CHS in AVN rate. However, there was no significant difference between both methods regarding mortality, revision, and non-union.
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Multicenter Study
Outcomes and appropriateness of colonoscopy referrals at King Khalid University Hospital, Saudi Arabia: An opportunity to expand the colonoscopy screening.
To examine the colonoscopy referrals in an open-access system and determine the outcome and factors associated with appropriate referral. ⋯ The colonoscopy referrals were appropriate. The incidence of neoplasia was higher among those aged ≥45. Low inappropriate referrals and a high neoplasia detection were found based on ASGE guidelines. Future research should involve prospective multicenter referrals from family physicians outside hospitals and investigate patients' hesitancy to proceed with colonoscopy and cost-effectiveness.