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View article: Assessing the Knowledge and Insight of Medical Students of the Field of Plastic Surgery: A Step Toward Creating Well-Rounded Healthcare Professionals
Assessing the Knowledge and Insight of Medical Students of the Field of Plastic Surgery: A Step Toward Creating Well-Rounded Healthcare Professionals Open
Introduction Plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) is unique in its versatility; however, there seems to be a lack of familiarity with the breadth of the discipline among healthcare workers and medical students. Methods This is a questi…
View article: Preferred Nasolabial Angle in Rhinoplasty: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Preferred Nasolabial Angle in Rhinoplasty: A Cross-Sectional Analysis Open
Background The perception of an ideal nose is influenced by a variety of factors, with demographic characteristics playing a significant role in what is considered an ideal nose. The nasolabial angle (NLA) is considered one of the defining…
View article: A Streamlined Algorithmic Process for Creating Three-dimensional Printed Forearm Casts
A Streamlined Algorithmic Process for Creating Three-dimensional Printed Forearm Casts Open
Summary: Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a rapidly evolving field that has found its way into the medical field, providing unsurpassed contributions to the provision of patient-centered care. Its utilization lies in optimizing preoperat…
View article: Access to Breast Reconstruction in Kuwait: Assessing Surgeon-related Factors as a Barrier to Referral
Access to Breast Reconstruction in Kuwait: Assessing Surgeon-related Factors as a Barrier to Referral Open
Background: It is not uncommon for breast cancer patients to undergo a mastectomy without receiving or being presented with the option of having a breast reconstruction. With a low rate of breast reconstruction in Kuwait, we aim to assess …
View article: Predictors of intensive care unit admission and mortality in SARS-CoV-2 infection: A cross sectional study at a tertiary care hospital
Predictors of intensive care unit admission and mortality in SARS-CoV-2 infection: A cross sectional study at a tertiary care hospital Open
Certain inflammatory and coagulopathy markers, and having certain lung radiological features, in addition to having medical comorbidities, specifically, ischemic heart disease and renal impairment are key predictors for serious morbidity a…
View article: A Low-cost, Sterile System for Fat Collection Using a Syringe Tube as a Reservoir
A Low-cost, Sterile System for Fat Collection Using a Syringe Tube as a Reservoir Open
Summary: Fat grafting is a widely performed procedure in the field of plastic surgery. It involves fat extraction, processing, and injection into a recipient site. It is imperative that the fat is collected and processed in a sterile syste…
View article: Predictive Patient Characteristics and Surgical Variables That Influence Postoperative Complications following Bilateral Reduction Mammoplasty
Predictive Patient Characteristics and Surgical Variables That Influence Postoperative Complications following Bilateral Reduction Mammoplasty Open
Background: Breast hypertrophy is known to be a source of both physical and psychosocial health deficits. Therefore, the ability to relieve these symptoms with surgical treatment is an important consideration for patients. The primary obje…
View article: Development of a clinical risk score to predict death in patients with COVID‐19
Development of a clinical risk score to predict death in patients with COVID‐19 Open
Objective To build a clinical risk score to aid risk stratification among hospitalised COVID‐19 patients. Methods The score was built using data of 417 consecutive COVID‐19 in patients from Kuwait. Risk factors for COVID‐19 mortality were …
View article: The Utilization of Three-Dimensional Printing in Creating a Surgical Instrument: An Areola Cookie Cutter
The Utilization of Three-Dimensional Printing in Creating a Surgical Instrument: An Areola Cookie Cutter Open
Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a rapidly evolving technology with many applications in the medical field. It involves printing solid objects from a digital file. In this paper, we describe our experience with the use of 3D printing in …
View article: Favipiravir In Adults with Moderate to Severe COVID-19: A Phase 3 Multicentre, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Favipiravir In Adults with Moderate to Severe COVID-19: A Phase 3 Multicentre, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial Open
Aim To assess the efficacy and safety of favipiravir in adults with moderate to severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Methods In this randomized, double-blind, multicenter, phase 3 trial, adults (21-80 years) with real-time reverse t…
View article: Innovative design of 3D-printed nasopharyngeal pediatric swab for COVID-19 detection
Innovative design of 3D-printed nasopharyngeal pediatric swab for COVID-19 detection Open
3-dimensional (3D) printing technology provides a solution to meet the high demand for producing adult nasal swabs. A smaller, more flexible nasopharyngeal swab needs to be developed for children and infants suspected of having coronavirus…
View article: Factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection amongst healthcare workers in a COVID-19 designated hospital
Factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection amongst healthcare workers in a COVID-19 designated hospital Open
After adjusting for confounding factors, being a nurse and prolonged glove use were associated with increased likelihood of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Prospective cohort studies are required to further elucidate the reasons for our findings in …
View article: A Randomized Controlled Trial to Assess the Cost-effectiveness of a Novel, Simple Modification to the Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System
A Randomized Controlled Trial to Assess the Cost-effectiveness of a Novel, Simple Modification to the Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System Open
Background: Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has shown remarkable adaptation in wound management worldwide. Numerous studies have provided evidence that demonstrates both the medical and financial advantages of NPWT. In this study, t…
View article: Innovative Design of 3D-Printed Nasopharyngeal Pediatric Swab for COVID-19 Detection
Innovative Design of 3D-Printed Nasopharyngeal Pediatric Swab for COVID-19 Detection Open
3-dimensional (3D) printing technology provides a solution to meet the high demand for producing adult nasal swabs. A smaller, more flexible nasopharyngeal swab needs to be developed for children and infants suspected of having coronavirus…
View article: The impact of <scp>ABO</scp> blood groups on clinical outcomes and susceptibility to <scp>COVID</scp>‐19: A retrospective study in an unselected population
The impact of <span>ABO</span> blood groups on clinical outcomes and susceptibility to <span>COVID</span>‐19: A retrospective study in an unselected population Open
Background ABO blood groups have been linked to susceptibility to infection with certain microorganisms, including coronaviruses. We examined the relationship between blood group and clinical outcomes in individuals infected with severe ac…
View article: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARB) Are Protective Against ICU Admission and Mortality for Patients With COVID-19 Disease
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARB) Are Protective Against ICU Admission and Mortality for Patients With COVID-19 Disease Open
Introduction: Corona Virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has become a global pandemic. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of being on an Angiotensin-Conv…
View article: Prevalence and risk factors of barotrauma in Covid-19 patients admitted to an intensive care unit in Kuwait; a retrospective cohort study
Prevalence and risk factors of barotrauma in Covid-19 patients admitted to an intensive care unit in Kuwait; a retrospective cohort study Open
Patients infected with COVID-19 have a significant risk of developing barotrauma when receiving invasive mechanical ventilation. This poses a substantial impact on the hospital course of the patients and clinical outcome, correlating to a …
View article: Probabilities of ICU Admission and Hospital Discharge According to Patient Characteristics in the Designated COVID-19 Hospital of Kuwait
Probabilities of ICU Admission and Hospital Discharge According to Patient Characteristics in the Designated COVID-19 Hospital of Kuwait Open
Background Subsequent epidemic waves have already emerged in some countries and in the absence of highly effective preventive and curative options, there is a need for detailed epidemiological examination of the role of patient characteris…
View article: The Impact of ABO Blood Group on Clinical Outcomes and Susceptibility in COVID-19: A Retrospective Population Study of 3305 Patients
The Impact of ABO Blood Group on Clinical Outcomes and Susceptibility in COVID-19: A Retrospective Population Study of 3305 Patients Open
Background: Factors determining inherent susceptibility to infection with the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the risk of severe outcomes in infected individuals remain poorly understood. Landsteiner …
View article: A biomarker based severity progression indicator for COVID-19: the Kuwait prognosis indicator score
A biomarker based severity progression indicator for COVID-19: the Kuwait prognosis indicator score Open
COVID-19 is a worldwide pandemic that is mild in most patients but can result in a pneumonia like illness with progression to acute respiratory distress syndrome and death. Predicting the disease severity at time of diagnosis can be helpfu…
View article: <scp>COVID</scp> ‐19: Impact of obesity and diabetes on disease severity
<span>COVID</span> ‐19: Impact of obesity and diabetes on disease severity Open
Summary The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic is straining the healthcare system, particularly for patients with severe outcomes requiring admittance to the intensive care unit (ICU). This study investigated the potential associ…
View article: The history and current status of women in surgery in the Arabian Gulf
The history and current status of women in surgery in the Arabian Gulf Open
The Arabian Gulf represents an economically and politically important region of the world. Some misconceptions about this part of the world currently exists, as little has been written about it, particularly concerning the contributions an…
View article: Using Machine Learning to Unveil Demographic and Clinical Features of COVID-19 Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Patients
Using Machine Learning to Unveil Demographic and Clinical Features of COVID-19 Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Patients Open
Background: Demographic and clinical features of COVID-19 patients are critical components in shaping their symptomatic status. However, the relationship between patients' symptomatic status and their features are typically complicated and…
View article: Low-Cost Polyester-Tipped Three-Dimensionally Printed Nasopharyngeal Swab for the Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Related Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
Low-Cost Polyester-Tipped Three-Dimensionally Printed Nasopharyngeal Swab for the Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Related Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Open
Case identification, isolation, and contact tracing are fundamental strategies used to control the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This has led to widespread testing that interrupted the supply chain for testing materials ar…