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Immune-mediated cutaneous leukocytoclastic vasculitis followed by a severe acute infusion reaction after infliximab rechallenge in Crohn’s disease: a case report and review of the literature

Infliximab is widely used for Crohn’s disease (CD). Despite its efficacy, it may be associated with immune-mediated adverse events, including cutaneous vasculitis and acute infusion reactions. The temporal association between these events is clinically important and should be int...

The Impact of Preexisting Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices on the Safety of Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Interventions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) increases mortality but remains undertreated due to high surgical risks. Transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions (TTVI) offer safer alternatives, improving functional status and quality of life. However, many candidates for TTVI have t...

Ectopic thymic remnant incidentally discovered in the parathyroid region: a case report

Ectopic thymic tissue in the cervical region is a rare developmental anomaly stemming from the shared embryological migration of the thymus and inferior parathyroid glands from the third pharyngeal pouch. Ectopic thymic remnants can macroscopically mimic parathyroid tissue, posin...

The potential use of traditional singing and dancing for respiratory health promotion in Saudi Arabia: an observational study

Singing is the production of musical tones with the voice. Like breathing, it requires breath control and uses many of the same anatomical structures. This universal human behaviour has been practiced for thousands of years in various cultural contexts, including religious ceremo...

Human-inherited RORγT deficiency encompasses genetic heterogeneity, T cell deficiency, and clinical homogeneity

Abstract We previously reported inherited RORγT deficiency in seven patients from three ancestries (Chilean, Palestinian, Saudi Arabian) with mycobacterial disease and chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis (CMC). We report here five additional patients from different ancestries (Afgh...

Public Awareness of Genetic Diseases, Preventive Screening, and Genetic Healthcare Services in the Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Genetic diseases pose a significant public health issue in Saudi Arabia, driven by relatively high prevalence and factors such as consanguineous marriage. Increasing public awareness and understanding are crucial to improving prevention, early detection, and the use o...