Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, managed by SEHA, serves as the flagship institution for Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA). It is governed by its commitment to practice modern medicine to the same high standards as the best medical facilities in the world. SKMC’s comprehensive health care services cater to the needs and priorities of the Abu Dhabi community, ensuring not only optimal levels of patient care and satisfaction but also promoting general health and well-being through education and awareness.Sheikh Khalifa Medical City consists of a 586-bed acute care hospital, 14 outpatient specialty clinics and a blood bank, all accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI). Additionally, SKMC manages a 125-bed Behavioral Sciences Pavilion (BSP), and an Urgent Care Center located within the city of Abu Dhabi.
Management of bladder stones in men with benign prostatic obstruction (BPO) conventionally assumes simultaneous outlet surgery is universally required. This scoping review evaluates evidence comparing simultaneous and staged strategies to establish rationale for selective management. The protocol was registered in the Open Science Framework (OSF: https://osf.io/egmz7 ). Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guidelines, PubMed, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were systematically searched for studies published up to September 18, 2025, Studies reporting outcomes of stone removal with or without concurrent outlet surgery in patients with bladder stones and BPO were included. Outcomes included stone-free rate (SFR), recurrence, voiding parameters (IPSS, Qmax, PVR), complications, and reintervention. Fifteen studies (six comparative) met criteria. Both approaches achieved high SFRs (> 90
The inflammatory skin condition known as diaper dermatitis (DD) often affects infants and preschoolers. Barrier preparations are commonly used in their management, but their effectiveness remains unclear. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the extent to which barrier preparations reduce DD compared to a placebo or other therapies. To gather relevant information, we conducted electronic searches on databases such as Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE) via PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and Google Scholar for data extraction. We included studies based on randomized controlled trials (RCTs), quasi-randomized controlled studies, and cohort studies. The collected data were analyzed using RevMan version 5.3 (The Cochrane Collaboration, London, United Kingdom) for Windows. This study included a total of six studies, comprising four randomized controlled trials and two cohort studies. The analysis focused on the incidence rates of dermatitis among both experimental and placebo groups across approximately four studies. A significant difference in dermatitis prevalence was observed between the intervention and placebo groups (odds ratio {ORs} = 0.77; confidence interval {CI} = 0.37-1.61; p = 0.0002), with notable heterogeneity noted (degrees of freedom {df} = 3; I2 = 79%). Among the six included studies, clotrimazole emerged as an effective management strategy, demonstrating minimal incidence rates of dermatitis compared to placebo. Additionally, zinc oxide (ZnO) paste showed effectiveness in managing diaper dermatitis among neonates. The use of diaper cream or moisturizers, along with soap, was found to be effective in preventing nappy rash. However, only one study reported no efficacy of petroleum jelly or Vaseline in reducing the severity and incidence of dermatitis symptoms. The effectiveness of barrier preparations in treating DD varies depending on the preparation and study design. Clotrimazole shows potential, especially for suspected fungal infections. To gain a deeper understanding of barrier preparations, identify the factors influencing their efficacy, and explore their role in high-risk patients, additional research is necessary.
Background:Carotid body tumors (CBTs) are clinically important in head and neck surgery. In this multicenter retrospective study, we aimed to examine the characteristics, diagnosis, and management of patients diagnosed with CBTs at three institutions. Materials and methods:Patient demographics, clinical symptoms, investigative modalities, therapeutic interventions, pathological findings, and clinical outcomes were assessed. Overall, 12 patients, with a median age of 51.5 years, were evaluated. Results:The most common symptom was a painless neck mass (83.3%). Tumors were located on the right side in eight patients (66.6%). No bilateral cases were recorded. One patient had a synchronous small glomus vagale tumor. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography was used as the primary imaging modality in 11 patients. Multiple imaging modalities were used in 66.6% of patients. The median tumor size was 4.6 cm. Of these, 33.3% were Shamblin Class I, 50% Class II, and 16.6% Class III. Seven patients underwent surgery, whereas five opted for non-surgical treatment. Complications, including hoarseness and dysphagia, occurred in three patients. Preoperative embolization was performed in two patients. All operated cases were histopathologically confirmed to be paragangliomas. Conclusions:Our results revealed that, although CBTs are rare and challenging to treat, positive outcomes are possible with careful planning and precise surgery. Active surveillance may be a suitable initial approach in selected patients. Future studies should focus on creating individualized risk plans to guide treatment decisions and follow-ups.
BACKGROUND:The study was performed to evaluate the outcomes of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) among patients who suffered cardiac arrest in the intensive care unit (ICU). METHODS:We carried out a single-center study. Retrospective hospital records were reviewed for patients admitted to the ICU from January 2020 to May 2022. Data included patient demographics, reason for ICU admission, presence of comorbidities, rhythm at arrest, achievement of return of spontaneous circulation, number of CPR attempts, cause of arrest, use of inotropes/vasopressors before arrest, do-not-resuscitate (DNR) status, and survival rate. RESULTS:A total of 544 patients were admitted to the ICU during the study period. Seventy-five patients suffered cardiac arrest. CPR was conducted in 59 patients. Sixteen patients were declared DNR before cardiac arrest occurred. Only one patient survived among those who received CPR. Quantitative data were expressed in numbers, while the Mid-P exact test was the test of significance to determine the relationship between the use of inotropes/vasopressors before arrest and survival of the patients. CONCLUSIONS:Of 59 patients who received CPR, only one patient (1.7%) made it to hospital discharge, indicating a very poor survival rate for critically ill patients.
