We present the case of a healthy 38-year-old male who developed parosmia following a second dose of AstraZeneca with a negative nasal swab of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. The patient noted parosmia that started suddenly after one week of receiving the second dose of AstraZeneca with no association with other symptoms. The patient has still not recovered from his parosmia until the publication of this article. The olfactory disorder was confirmed using a validated questionnaire for parosmia assessment and examination by rhinoscopy. Parosmia is a rare side effect of COVID-19, and its pathophysiological mechanism is still unknown. More research in the future is needed to know the association of parosmia with COVID-19 vaccine.
Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most prevalent global diseases and national health issues. IBS symptoms have an impact on a patient's quality of life as well as their capacity to work and study. Medical students are affected by IBS, but the rate of IBS is unknown. Accordingly, this study investigates the prevalence and impact of IBS among all medical students at the Umm Al-Qura University (UQU) Medical College. Methods: A cross-sectional study including all medical students at UQU. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires from an online survey using validated ROME III criteria to find out the prevalence of IBS distributed via social media. Results: A total of 303 medical students participated. Most participants were male (59.4%), and female (40.6%), In dependence of ROME III criteria, IBS was diagnosed in 100 (33.0%) of the participants. Participants with IBS had a significant association with life stressors (P = 0.000). In addition, according to the hours spent studying, absence from lectures, poor academic performance, and classroom activities, participants with IBS had significantly lower academic performance than those without. (P = 0.000, 0.001, 0.000, 0.000, and 0.000, respectively). Conclusion: According to the findings, this study found a high frequency of IBS among participants, especially students in clinical-based years (i.e., from the 4 th to 6 th year).Furthermore, this research discovered a significant association between students without IBS and stressful life events. Poor academic performance was significantly associated with students with IBS compared to those without IBS.
Background: Palpitations can be defined as the accelerated or irregular pulse sensations of the heartbeat and can be of physiological or pathological origins. This study aimed to evaluate the perception of palpitations and their risk factors among the general population residing in the western region of Saudi Arabia. Material and Methods: This study has a cross-sectional, descriptive, community-based design. A total of 990 willing participants were enrolled. The necessary information was meticulously collected utilizing an electronic online questionnaire via Google Forms, which consists distinctly of four sections: Participant consent, specific demographics, accurate perception of palpitations and the associated risk factors. Results: Most of the participants, 763 (77.1%) were females. Regarding the level of awareness, 924 (93.3%) participants exhibited sufficient knowledge about the definition of palpitations. The vast majority were college-educated, 768 (77.6%). Out of all participants 909 (91.8%) believed there is an association between palpitations and caffeinated drinks. The association between the demographics and the perception of palpitations were found to be significant with Gender (P = 0.000), stress (P = 0.000) marital status (P = 0.026) and educational level (P = 0.021). Conclusion: The level of awareness about palpitation in the western region of Saudi Arabia is adequate and impacted by various factors like gender, stress, marital status and level of education. We advocate more education on diseases that may manifest as palpitations, raising awareness of risk factors like caffeinated drinks and stress, recommending healthier alternatives and conducting more research for possible hidden associations.
The eye is a vital and extraordinarily perceptive part of the human body. A wide spectrum of possible outcomes from eye injuries, from temporary vision loss to permanent blindness. There is a lack of information about how to handle an eye injury. Education and raising awareness are the best way to prevent severe complications and eventual loss of vision. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to evaluate and assess general population knowledge and first aid practices regarding eye injuries in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia, focusing on the importance of early management. MethodologyA cross-sectional questionnaire was administered among residents of western Saudi Arabia using a validated questionnaire. One thousand two hundred seventy-nine adults of both genders were randomly chosen to represent the sample. In December 2022, we used a web-based survey to gather our data. ResultThis study analyzed data from 1279 responses on the online platform. Results showed that good knowledge was significantly higher among females than males, those without a history of eye injury than their peers with injuries, and those with higher educational levels than those with lower educational levels. Additionally, good knowledge was predicted by the female gender (OR = 1.6, 95% CI, 1.3 to 2.1, p < 0.001). ConclusionThe study found that public awareness of eye injury first aid was good in the western region. The role of physicians should be expanded and health education campaigns and social media are recommended to achieve the goal of reduction and limiting the most crucial damage to the most sensitive organ in the body.
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