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View article: Infectious Etiologies and Antimicrobial Management of Acute Chest Syndrome in Adult Sickle Cell Disease Patients: Pathogen Identification Patterns and Clinical Outcomes from a Five-Year Retrospective Study in Eastern Saudi Arabia
Infectious Etiologies and Antimicrobial Management of Acute Chest Syndrome in Adult Sickle Cell Disease Patients: Pathogen Identification Patterns and Clinical Outcomes from a Five-Year Retrospective Study in Eastern Saudi Arabia Open
Acute chest syndrome (ACS) is a life-threatening complication of sickle cell disease (SCD) with complex infectious and non-infectious etiologies. Bacterial pathogens, including Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and atypical…
View article: Infectious Etiologies and Antimicrobial Management of Acute Chest Syndrome in Adult Sickle Cell Disease Patients: Pathogen Identification Patterns and Clinical Outcomes from a Five-Year Retrospective Study in Eastern Saudi Arabia
Infectious Etiologies and Antimicrobial Management of Acute Chest Syndrome in Adult Sickle Cell Disease Patients: Pathogen Identification Patterns and Clinical Outcomes from a Five-Year Retrospective Study in Eastern Saudi Arabia Open
Acute chest syndrome (ACS) is a life-threatening complication of sickle cell disease (SCD) with complex infectious and non-infectious etiologies. Bacterial pathogens, including Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and atypical…
View article: Local Guidance on the Management of Nephropathic Cystinosis in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Region
Local Guidance on the Management of Nephropathic Cystinosis in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Region Open
Cystinosis is a rare systemic disease characterized by the accumulation of cystine in tissues, leading to multi-organ damage. Infantile nephropathic cystinosis is the dominant and severe form of cystinosis with critical renal manifestation…
View article: Survival Analysis of Patients with Antimicrobial-Resistant Infections in Saudi Arabia: Temporal Trends, Risk Factors and Intervention Outcomes (2015–2024)
Survival Analysis of Patients with Antimicrobial-Resistant Infections in Saudi Arabia: Temporal Trends, Risk Factors and Intervention Outcomes (2015–2024) Open
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major and rising problem for global health, leading to more illnesses, deaths and higher medical costs. Many factors contribute to AMR in Saudi Arabia, especially high antibiotic use, a lack …
View article: Isolated microhematuria in potential kidney donors: evaluating kidney biopsy findings with dipstick urinalysis and urine microscopy results
Isolated microhematuria in potential kidney donors: evaluating kidney biopsy findings with dipstick urinalysis and urine microscopy results Open
Background Isolated microhematuria (IMH) can signal hidden glomerular disease, necessitating detailed evaluations for potential kidney donors, including kidney biopsies. The optimal strategy for deciding on kidney biopsies remains unclear.…
View article: Adherence to Cysteamine Therapy Among Patients Diagnosed with Cystinosis in Saudi Arabia: A Prospective Cohort Study
Adherence to Cysteamine Therapy Among Patients Diagnosed with Cystinosis in Saudi Arabia: A Prospective Cohort Study Open
Cystinosis is a rare autosomal recessive disorder in which cystine crystals accumulate within the cellular lysosomes, causing damage to multiple organs. Due to challenges with the stringent cysteamine treatment regimen and side effects, ad…
View article: WCN24-2585 Outcomes of commercial kidney transplantation: single center experience
WCN24-2585 Outcomes of commercial kidney transplantation: single center experience Open
Commercial kidney transplantation is still actively attracting a significant proportion of patients with grave consequences. This is because standards of patient care are not being followed in most cases with sub-optimal transplant setting…
View article: The Clinical Manifestations and Disease Burden of Cystinosis in Saudi Arabia: A Single-Tertiary Center Experience
The Clinical Manifestations and Disease Burden of Cystinosis in Saudi Arabia: A Single-Tertiary Center Experience Open
This study on cystinosis patients reveals a high incidence of renal complications, with a significant mortality rate and common complications such as myopathy and ESRD. Age was found to be an independent risk factor for renal replacement t…
View article: Awareness, Attitudes, and Willingness: A Cross-Sectional Study of Organ Donation in Saudi Arabia
Awareness, Attitudes, and Willingness: A Cross-Sectional Study of Organ Donation in Saudi Arabia Open
Background: Organ transplantation is inherently dependent on the availability of organ donors. There is a noticeable paucity of literature addressing the rates of organ donation registration and the awareness of Islamic regulations (Fatwa)…
View article: Outcomes of Kidney Transplantation in Older Recipients
Outcomes of Kidney Transplantation in Older Recipients Open
BACKGROUND Access to kidney transplantation is limited for elderly patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), who often die while on the waiting list or receive kidneys from marginal deceased donors. In our transplantation center, most …
View article: Mpox Perceptions and Vaccine Advocacy among the Healthcare Workers of Solid Organ Transplant Centers: A Multicenter, Cross-Sectional Survey in Saudi Arabia
Mpox Perceptions and Vaccine Advocacy among the Healthcare Workers of Solid Organ Transplant Centers: A Multicenter, Cross-Sectional Survey in Saudi Arabia Open
Background: In response to the global Mpox outbreaks, this survey aimed to assess the knowledge, perceptions, and advocacy of Mpox vaccines among solid organ transplant healthcare workers (HCWs) in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional …
View article: Comparison of the safety and immunogenicity of the BNT-162b2 vaccine and the ChAdOx1 vaccine for solid organ transplant recipients: a prospective study
Comparison of the safety and immunogenicity of the BNT-162b2 vaccine and the ChAdOx1 vaccine for solid organ transplant recipients: a prospective study Open
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and its resulting disease, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has spread to millions of people worldwide. Preliminary data from organ transplant recipients have shown…
View article: Comparison of the Safety and Immunogenicity of the BNT-162b2 Vaccine and the ChAdOx1 Vaccine for Solid Organ Transplant Recipients: A Prospective Study
Comparison of the Safety and Immunogenicity of the BNT-162b2 Vaccine and the ChAdOx1 Vaccine for Solid Organ Transplant Recipients: A Prospective Study Open
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and its resulting disease, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has spread to millions of people worldwide. Preliminary data from organ transplant recipients have shown…
View article: Standard induction with basiliximab versus no induction in low immunological risk kidney transplant recipients: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Standard induction with basiliximab versus no induction in low immunological risk kidney transplant recipients: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial Open
View article: Treatment with Grazoprevir/Elbasvir in Post-kidney Transplant Patients with Hepatitis C Virus Genotype 4 Infection
Treatment with Grazoprevir/Elbasvir in Post-kidney Transplant Patients with Hepatitis C Virus Genotype 4 Infection Open
Background: Kidney transplant (KT) recipients have a high rate of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, which can impact long-term graft and patient survival rates. Although direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) are effective for treating HCV, ther…
View article: Prevalence of early loss of primary molars among children aged 5–10 years in Chennai: A cross-sectional study
Prevalence of early loss of primary molars among children aged 5–10 years in Chennai: A cross-sectional study Open
The prevalence of early loss of primary teeth was present in predominantly in male children (54.64%) when compared to female children (43.35%) which was statistically significant (P = 0.03). The most commonly affected were the mandibular t…
View article: Ramadan Fasting in Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Single-Centre Retrospective Study
Ramadan Fasting in Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Single-Centre Retrospective Study Open
Background . Fasting during the lunar month of Ramadan is mandatory to all healthy adult Muslims. Renal transplant recipients are often worried about the impact of fluid and electrolyte deprivation during fasting on the function of their a…
View article: <i>Mycobacterium Tuberculosis</i> in Solid Organ Transplantation: Incidence before and after Expanded Isoniazid Prophylaxis
<i>Mycobacterium Tuberculosis</i> in Solid Organ Transplantation: Incidence before and after Expanded Isoniazid Prophylaxis Open
Donor data on tuberculosis exposure and prevention and tuberculosis prevention efforts before referral to our center are not available for all patients.
View article: New-onset diabetes after kidney transplantation: Incidence, risk factors, and outcomes
New-onset diabetes after kidney transplantation: Incidence, risk factors, and outcomes Open
Many patients develop new-onset diabetes after kidney transplantation (NODAT). Its incidence and epidemiology are unknown in the Saudi population. We aimed to study the incidence, epidemiology, and outcomes of kidney transplant recipients …