The Vitamin D Serum Levels in Pregnant Women Affected by COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Nutrients, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(11), P. 2588 - 2588

Published: May 31, 2023

Vitamin D can modulate immune responses, and its deficiency is linked to increased autoimmunity susceptibility infection. In the general population, it has been observed that serum vitamin levels are connected with risk of COVID-19 severity. Our study aims examine reported findings on effect infection during pregnancy. PubMed, Web Science, Embase, Cochrane Library were searched for relevant studies. Serum in COVID-19-positive COVID-19-negative pregnant women 24.61 ± 20.86 ng/mL 24.12 17.33 ng/mL, respectively. mild vs. moderate critical women, 16.71 9.04 10.7 9.37 severe non-severe 13.21 11.47 15.76 10.0 ng/mL. Only one placenta compared control results varied amounted 14.06 0.51 12.45 0.58 tends be common who have COVID-19, level this demonstrated a strong correlation severity illness. As correlate symptoms even occurrence, appropriate supplementation prenatal period suggested.

Language: Английский

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The Role of the Oxidative Stress-Inflammation Axis in the COVID-19-Infected Patients with Chagas Disease: A Key Parameter To Be Considered During the Pandemic

Current Clinical Microbiology Reports, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10(3), P. 108 - 119

Published: June 24, 2023

Language: Английский

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The Role of Ultrasound in Thyroid Assessment

World Family Medicine Journal/Middle East Journal of Family Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

The recent prevalence of ultrasonography (US) has facilitated the early detection and qualitative evaluation thyroid nodules. Furthermore, novel technical developments are extending application range US for other diseases. use to differentiate between carcinoma benign nodule, a metastatic lymph node reactive node, lymphoma chronic thyroiditis, destruction-induced thyrotoxicosis Graves’ disease is introduced. Classification systems nodule have shown high diagnostic accuracy carcinomas except follicular carcinoma. diagnosis metastasis showed specificity but low sensitivity. Patients who were suspected based on findings should undergo incisional biopsy or thyroidectomy histologic type if fine needle aspiration suggest lymphoma. be carefully followed even they diagnosed as negative cytologic findings. Measurement blood flow helpful diagnosing thyrotoxicosis, such painless by distinguishing lesion from disease. Ultrasonography useful various diseases, including remaining issue resolved Trials using techniques these lesions expected. Key words: ultrasound, assessment

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of Computer Vision Syndrome among undergraduate medical students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A multi-university cross-sectional study

World Family Medicine Journal/Middle East Journal of Family Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Background: Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is a group of eye and vision-related symptoms resulting from prolonged extensive use electronic devices. Such include blurry vision, dry eyes, watery headaches, fatigue, neck pain. This study aimed to measure the prevalence CVS frequency exercising ergonomic practices among undergraduate medical students attending several colleges in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional surveyed 1,014 Riyadh. Data collection was held for four weeks throughout July-August 2021. were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics Version 21. CVS-Q manual implemented as scoring system. Results: Out total students, 85.5% reported devices educational purposes. Neck pains (42.5%), headaches (39.4%), dryness (38.6%) most frequent symptoms. 60.8% found CVS-positive. Male significantly less predicted have than female (P<0.001). Brightness levels screens correlated substantially with risk (P=0.035) more who used bright backlight CVS-positive compared those did not. Conclusion: its associated relatively common students. Future studies are necessary across larger samples. Further awareness routine ophthalmic assessments imperative mitigate this issue promote ocular health. Keywords: Syndrome, Medical Students, Arabia, Electronic Devices.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence and characteristics of Nocturnal Enuresis (NE) in affected children aged 5-18 years in Saudi Arabia

World Family Medicine Journal/Middle East Journal of Family Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Background: Nocturnal enuresis (NE) is involuntary urination that happens while you’re asleep after a certain age when you should be able to control your bladder at night. Depending on the condition first appears, divided into primary and secondary categories. Families shouldn’t concerned about it, but we must mindful of effects it may have family child. This study aims determine prevalence reveal characteristics Enuresis in affected children aged 5-18 years Saudi Arabia. Materials Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive was carried out among 458 parents/caregivers, whose were from 5 18 years. It conducted during period July 2022 November 2022. An electronic questionnaire designed using Google form distributed parents/caregivers Ethical approval obtained KFMC. Data analyzed Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26. Results: 75% suffering NE males 51.9% had an 10 with mean 8.78± 3 In this 34% experienced 2-4 bouts bedwetting, per week. The most common procedure done management Behavioral Stimulation Therapy (75.9%) 55.6% reported improvement child intervention. Male children, those <10 significantly higher percentage daily (p=<0.05). Children who circumcised drink lot water or any other beverage having At same time, UTI Conclusion: occurs various Arabian regions. gender, weakness muscles, chronic constipation, worry depression associated UTI. caregivers utilize effective therapies such as alarm behavioral stimulation, however, they do not look medical assistance. Keywords: Enuresis, Children, Characters, Prevalence

Language: Английский

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Risk Factor of Vitamin-D Deficiency in Pregnant Women with COVID-19 Infection: Comprehensive Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review

Asian Journal of Health Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 3(1), P. 87 - 93

Published: April 10, 2024

Introduction: It has been suggested that coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in pregnant women may be influenced by vitamin D deficiency (VDD). The physiological changes brought on pregnancy, and the body's partial immune suppression make more susceptible to viral infections. Therefore, this review aims synthesize current information link between levels risk of COVID-19 women. Material Methods: A systematic search is conducted PubMed, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar. Articles retrieved were screened based PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Studies assessed effect with considered for review. Odds ratios their 95 percent confidence intervals (CI) from a meta-analysis using random-effects model reported. Results: Three eligible studies relevant relationship (n=1005). metanalysis showed was 1.8 times (95% interval, OR 1.72 1.88; p=0.0005) likely infected COVID-19. Conclusion: According our results, increase infection. we recommend adequate prevent its severity.

Language: Английский

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Evidence of the functions of vitamin D in pregnant women in COVID-19: a systematic review

International Journal of Nutrology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 16(1)

Published: Feb. 2, 2023

Introduction: In the world, about 1 million people suffer from vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin deficiency in pregnant women increases maternal mortality and morbidity rates. scenario of COVID-19, it is known that immune response, inflammation, coagulation are modulated by activity. Objective: It was to analyze main considerations effects on fetuses presenting mechanisms inflammatory immunological processes an attempt mitigate worsening comorbidities deaths. Methods: The systematic review rules PRISMA Platform were followed. research carried out September October 2022 Scopus, PubMed, Science Direct, Scielo, Google Scholar databases. quality studies based GRADE instrument risk bias analyzed according Cochrane instrument. Results Conclusion: A total 210 articles found, 82 evaluated 32 included this review. Considering tool for bias, overall assessment resulted 28 with a high did not meet GRADE. Most showed homogeneity their results, I2 =98.9% >50%. There relationship between status severity COVID-19 women. levels low COVID-19. Furthermore, there significant difference regarding level Maintaining adequate may be useful as approach preventing aggressive course inflammation induced novel coronavirus

Language: Английский

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Post COVID 19 vaccination symptoms among the health care workers in Egypt

World Family Medicine Journal/Middle East Journal of Family Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Background: Vaccines are the most important strategy to overcome global pandemic of COVID 19. Although vaccine’s protective effectiveness is commonly addressed, little known regarding adverse effects after vaccination. Therefore, this study’s primary objective was study prevalence different COVID-19 vaccine side among early vaccinated healthcare workers in Egypt. Methods: A cross-sectional observational done assess post vaccination symptoms health care who were with Results: One hundred and ninety-two (HCWs) responded questionnaire. The common reported 1st dose pain at injection site (81.7%), followed by tiredness (70.7%) then myalgia bone (62.8%). distressing 2nd local (18.8%), (13.6%) headache (10.5%). Conclusion: We concluded that mild, short symptoms, there no serious first as well second dose. majority participants did not report infection which confirms efficacy safety vaccine. Key words: Covid vaccine, workers, Egypt

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms in Bedridden Dementia Patients. A Study from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

World Family Medicine Journal/Middle East Journal of Family Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Background: Bedridden patients who are suffering from dementia require close care which is usually done by a relative or professional caregiver. The caregiver may face inappropriate behaviors the patient that should be handled with patience. Objective: To determine prevalence of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms among bedridden patients. Methods: This cross-sectional study utilized structured questionnaire for data collection. caregivers diagnosed were targeted to fill out questionnaire. No specific exclusion criteria applied. demography was obtained along BPSD responses caregivers. Results: A total (64) analyzed. mean age 77.3±8.8. Of patients, 59.7% males whereas 77.6% females. median (IQR) 40 (35-45). Repeating sentences/questions complaining most common reported 37.3% each, followed constant demand unnecessary assistance 29.9% Conclusion: BPSD’s in community found 50.7%. Key words: Alzheimer, Caregiver, Dependent, Elderly, Inappropriate behavior

Language: Английский

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Concerns of parents of students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) towards the safety of COVID-19 Vaccination in Saudi Arabia (SA)

World Family Medicine Journal/Middle East Journal of Family Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Background: Although previous scientific studies have confirmed that vaccinations are safe and do not result in harm to students with without disabilities, some parents of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) had concerns vaccines might cause potential medical issues for their children. These may an impact on these parents’ decision vaccinate against COVID-19. Therefore, this study aims explore understand the ASD about safety COVID-19 vaccination what extent can diminish willingness children Saudi Arabia (SA). Methods: a qualitative design was adapted through developed semi-structured interview. Participants included eight aged 12 years over ASD, who were enrolled two male state-funded institutions provide educational services those developmental including Riyadh, SA. The conducted between 17th September 15th November 2022. Results: results indicated several regarding vaccines. However, diminished To increase knowledge relieve concerns, recommendations should be applied such as strict penalties being imposed refuse vaccinated, because they put risky position authorities matter using media convince community importance vaccine necessity addressing it. Conclusion: current emphasized need more care support disabilities. An urgent intervention provided likely at higher risk illness due increased prevalence underlying health conditions, suboptimal rates, systemic inequities. Keywords: COVID-19, vaccines, autism,

Language: Английский

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