643 - 797 http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/6955 2026-04-14T21:00:52Z 2026-04-14T21:00:52Z Boretti, Alberto http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7027 2024-10-30T04:16:45Z 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Pharmacotherapy for COVID-19 infection in the countries of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States Authors: Boretti, Alberto

2021-01-01T00:00:00Z Aldaher, Hussain S. Kadhim, Safa Z. Al-Roub, Nora M. Alsadi, Ahmed H. Salam, Dana A. Tillo, Eva A. http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7026 2024-10-30T04:15:24Z 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Evaluating the understanding about kidney stones among adults in the United Arab Emirates Authors: Aldaher, Hussain S.; Kadhim, Safa Z.; Al-Roub, Nora M.; Alsadi, Ahmed H.; Salam, Dana A.; Tillo, Eva A. Abstract: Objectives: The prevalence of kidney stones is increasing worldwide. Multiple risk factors are believed to contribute to the development of kidney stones such as lifestyle, diet, and global warming. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), there has been limited research exploring the prevalence and risk factors of kidney stones. This study attempts to assess the understanding and prevalence of kidney stones among adults in the UAE. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire, distributed among 515 participants (20e49 years old) from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, and Sharjah states. IBM SPSS version 25 was used for data analysis. Results: The mean of knowledge score was 56.4% (n ¼ 500). There was no correlation between the knowledge of those who had experienced kidney stones and those who did not. Furthermore, a family history of kidney stones increased the risk of developing stones by 2.27 times. Among participants reporting signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and the management of kidney stones, the knowledge and understanding about kidney stones was high. However, the perceptions of the same cohort about dietary precautions were limited. While analysing the sources of knowledge, the Internet and mass media were twice as important as physicians in educating the population. Conclusion: This study shows that the study cohort from the UAE population was aware of certain aspects of kidney stones but was quite naı¨ve about its consequential risk factors. This highlights the importance of promoting education about kidney stones through health campaigns.

2021-01-01T00:00:00Z Khalaf, Saeed H. Sarwani, Aysha A. George, Sara M. Saeed, Mahmood K. Al http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7021 2024-10-30T04:01:46Z 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Primary hyperparathyroidism caused by an ectopic parathyroid adenoma in an uncommon location: a case report Authors: Khalaf, Saeed H.; Sarwani, Aysha A.; George, Sara M.; Saeed, Mahmood K. Al Abstract: Primary hyperparathyroidism caused by an ectopic parathyroid adenoma in the mediastinum is a rare clinical condition. We present a 75-year-old male with primary hyperparathyroidism caused by an ectopic parathyroid adenoma in the mediastinum. This patient was initially referred to the clinic for suspected incidental hypercalcemia. Initial imaging showed two suspicious lesions: one adjacent to the thyroid gland and another in the mediastinum. Further investigations identified a sole mediastinal adenoma. The diagnosis was confirmed by normalization of parathyroid hormone levels after its surgical resection. Thoroughly diagnosing such cases can prove challenging and using a single modality such as ultrasonography, computed tomography, or nuclear imaging alone may not yield conclusive findings or can give false positive results. Our case demonstrates that a combination of several imaging modalities can lead to accurate localization of the cause of primary hyperparathyroidism. This will obviate the performance of unnecessary surgical procedures. In addition, the possibility of missing additional sources of ectopic secretions of the parathyroid hormone will be reduced.

2021-01-01T00:00:00Z Al-Nabulsi, Zuhdi H., Ahmed Hazem Bassuni, Majid http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7020 2024-10-30T04:00:03Z 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Synchronous acute sub-serosal appendicitis and cholecystitis, in a patient with a long standing small bowel neuroendocrine tumor Authors: Al-Nabulsi, Zuhdi; H., Ahmed Hazem; Bassuni, Majid Abstract: We report the case of a 62-year-old retired man with a long-standing small bowel neuroendocrine tumour. He presented with right-sided abdominal pain associated with nausea and vomiting. Radiographic imaging confirmed acute appendicitis and cholecystitis. We performed a synchronous laparoscopic appendectomy and cholecystectomy in the same setting. Histopathological examination of specimens confirmed the preoperative diagnoses in both organs. Our patient recovered uneventfully. The postoperative management plan focused on continuation of the follow-up for the small bowel neuroendocrine tumour. The synchronicity of both acute cholecystitis and appendicitis is extremely uncommon. We believe that our case report is the first of its kind with synchronous inflammation of the gallbladder and appendix in a patient with neuroendocrine tumour. In this report, we aim to provide insights on managing such a condition in the background of other intra-abdominal tumours.

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