The long-term impact of COVID-19 on brain function remains poorly understood, despite growing concern surrounding post-acute COVID-19 syndrome (PACS).
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Surgical site infections (SSI) are a significant cause of post-surgical morbidity and mortality. The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of SSI and identify risk factors for infections following cesarean section (CS).
Published in 10 October 2019
Acute appendicitis is the most common surgical condition with which patients present in emergency departments worldwide.
Published in 07 March 2017
To determine the incidence, mode of presentation, first line of management and composition of non-recurrent urolithiasis in Kuwait.
Published in 11 January 2004
Objective To perform an evaluation of the information given to patients seeking emergency dental services during out-of-hours periods in Greater Manchester.Method This is a cross-sectional study.
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This cross-sectional survey was conducted to evaluate the awareness and actual professional experience of pediatricians in Kuwait regarding child maltreatment, a topic rarely explored in this part of the world.
Published in 10 January 2003
There is abundant evidence to suggest that violence in healthcare settings, especially in emergency departments (EDs) and psychiatry, is escalating and that nurses are particularly vulnerable.
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Echocardiography and the N-terminal pro-brain-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) level are important tests for assessing left ventricular function in patients presenting to the emergency department with acute dyspnea. Chest ultrasound is becoming an important tool in diagnosing acute pulmonary edema.
Published in 12 January 2015
In order to provide more effective treatment strategies for the rapid healing of diabetic wounds, novel therapeutic approaches need to be developed.
Published in 01 January 2020
To measure surgical site infection (SSI) rates among gastrointestinal surgeries and to identify the associated risk factors.
Published in 09 March 2018
The benefits of facilitating breastmilk feeding and close contact between mother and neonate (family-centred care; FCC) in the perinatal period are well-established. The aim of this study was to determine how the delivery of FCC practices were impacted for neonates born to mothers with perinatal SARS-CoV-2 infection during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published in 02 January 2023
Helmet noninvasive ventilation has been used in patients with COVID-19 with the premise that helmet interface is more effective than mask interface in delivering prolonged treatments with high positive airway pressure, but data about its effectiveness are limited.
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Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is an emerging zoonotic coronavirus that has a tendency to cause significant healthcare outbreaks among patients with serious comorbidities.
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Testicular torsion (TT) is a urologic emergency that may result in future infertility problems. The pathologic process of TT is similar to an ischemia reperfusion injury (IRI).
Published in 04 June 2012
To report on a case of leiomyosarcoma of the testis that appeared to have arisen from a background of chronic testicular inflammation.
Published in 09 January 2002
We report a case of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection in a 61-year-old businessman returning from Kuwait.
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Little is known about Emergency Medical Services (EMS) use and pre-hospital triage of patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in Arabian Gulf countries.
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Acquired bleeding disorders are rare and may be missed before surgery. Additionally, they may be refractory to conventional treatments.
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The severity of multiple sclerosis (MS) varies widely among individuals. Understanding the determinants of this heterogeneity will help clinicians optimize the management of MS. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between latitude of residence, UV B radiation (UVB) exposure, and the severity of MS.
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To assess the outcome of pulmonary resection in the management of massive hemoptysis caused by benign lung diseases.
Published in 11 January 2003