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1. Isolated primary CNS lymphoma after liver transplantation for autoimmune hepatitis: a case report

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Alaa Zayed, Qusay Abdoh, Asmaa Sarama, and Abdalhakim Shubietah

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Neurology, Lymphoma, Posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorder, PTLD, Neurology. Diseases of the nervous system, RC346-429
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Abstract Post-transplantation primary central nervous system lymphoma (PT-PCNSL) is a rare neoplasm that occurs in immunocompromised patients. It can manifest months or years after transplantation, presenting with various neurological symptoms. A 64-year-old woman, who had received a liver transplant due to autoimmune hepatitis, presented with generalized weakness, headache, and confusion. Further investigation revealed multiple ring-enhancing lesions in the right frontal and temporoparietal regions on brain MRI. A brain biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of PT-PCNSL. This case underscores the importance of considering PT-PCNSL in the differential diagnosis of contrast-enhancing brain lesions in post-transplant patients. Timely recognition of PT-PCNSL is crucial for appropriate management and improved outcomes. To the best of our knowledge, this report describes the first instance of isolated CNS lymphoma in a liver transplant recipient, due to autoimmune hepatitis, successfully brought to complete remission with a rituximab-methotrexate regimen.

Published
2024
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2. Splenic infarction secondary to polycythemia Vera: Case report and literature review

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Qusay Abdoh, PhD, Mohammad Alnees, MD, Islam Rajab, MD, Alaa Zayed, MD, Hamza Salim, MD, Abdelkarim Barqawi, PhD, and Riad Amer, PhD

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Splenic, Infarction, Secondary, Polycythemia Vera, Case, Report, Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine, R895-920
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Splenic infarction is a medical condition characterized by compromised blood flow to the spleen, resulting in partial or complete organ infarction. This condition is commonly observed in patients with an increased risk of thrombosis, such as those with Polycythemia Vera (PV).A 40-year-old female patient presented with fatigue, weakness, and an enlarged spleen, further tests revealed elevated levels of hemoglobin, white blood cells, and platelets. A bone marrow biopsy and positive Jack II mutations confirmed the diagnosis of PV. The patient later developed portal hypertension, varices, and splenic infarction.This case report aims to raise awareness about the potential complications of PV and emphasizes the importance of early intervention to prevent serious consequences such as splenic infarction. Additionally, it highlights the role of splenectomy in managing complications associated with PV.

Published
2023
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3. Prevalence and Vulnerability to Drug Abuse among Students of High School and Colleges in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Study

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Pharm. D. Hind Al Shehri, Pharm. D. Alaa Zayed, Khadeejeh Khader, Pharm. D, Bcps, Pharm. D. Beshaier Alghamdi, Pharm. D. Nahla Almesned, Pharm. D. Alaa Mohamed, and Pharm. D. Nourah Alrukiti

Subjects
medicine.medical_specialty, Cross-sectional study, education, Vulnerability, Boredom, Hashish, medicine.disease, Substance abuse, Family medicine, Spare time, medicine, medicine.symptom, Psychology, medicine.drug
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Background: Drug and substance abuse is a significant burden worldwide. This problem affects many families in each community in a way or another. By the end, the misuse of these substances can lead to health associated problems in addition to social, economic, and legal issues. The Students’ susceptibility to drug abuse depends on different factors such as low self-esteem or to gain acceptance. Objectives: To compare the attitude of drug abuse between high school students and college students and to assess the common reasons that led to increase number of abusers. Methods: The study was conducted between February and May 2018 in Riyadh city on colleges and high schools students. A sample of 935 students aged between 15 and 25 years were randomly selected by distributing an online self-administered questionnaire for data collection. Results: The overall prevalence of drug abuse in Riyadh city was 18.94% among high school students (8.07% and 10.87% female abusers) and 24.14% among college students (13.87% male and 10.28% female abusers). A significant relationship was found between abuse and being a male students in college. The prevalence was different for high schools, the most widely abused substance was alcohol (44.5%) followed by Hashish (40.19%). These were used for different reasons the most common was for fun followed by escaping from problems. Conclusion: The study demonstrated that college students have higher prevalence and vulnerability to drug abuse than high school students, with the most commonly used substances being Alcohol and Hashish. According to our findings, the main reasons behind students’ abuse of drugs are due to boredom thus wanting to have fun and having problems so they escape from them by drugs. Due to the prevalence of drug abuse and the various reasons behind it as demonstrated in our study, we believe that parents should be more involved with their children’s lives, students should be encouraged to have hobbies in their spare time and guidance should be provided for them in order to learn how to deal with their problems correctly.

Published
2019

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