Publications by authors named "A Al-Habib"
Purpose: Surgical stabilization of the Atlas vertebrae is indicated for severe atlantoaxial instability (AAI) in patients with Down syndrome (DS). This study aims to evaluate the morphological characteristics of the Atlas lateral mass (ALM) in patients with DS with regard to safe instrumentation for surgical stabilization and to compare them with non-syndromic group.
Methods: This multicenter, retrospective, case-control study included age- and sex-matched patients with and without DS aged > 7 years with a cervical computed tomography (CT) scan.
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- - The study investigates digital addiction among university entrance test-taking students in Bangladesh, noting an increase in such addiction since the COVID-19 pandemic and highlighting a lack of comprehensive research on the topic.
- - Data from 2,157 students revealed a digital addiction prevalence of 33.1%, with factors like student status and depression influencing the likelihood of addiction, although no significant differences were found between different districts.
- - The authors stress the importance of collaboration among educational policymakers, institutions, and parents to combat the rising issue of digital addiction among students.
Background And Aims: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a globally recognized public health concern, yet research focusing on women in urban areas of Bangladesh remains unexplored. This study aimed to address this research gap by investigating the prevalence and associated factors of PPD within the first 2 years after childbirth.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted, enrolling 259 women (26.
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become an alarming issue worldwide. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was fast in adopting the safety precaution measures and is considered one of the major countries that place preventive precautions measures to control the spread of the disease. The current study aims to assess the knowledge, effectiveness, and acceptance of the public regarding COVID-19 safety precautions measures: face masks, physical distance, wash hands/use hand sanitizer, and the use of Tawakkalna application as a preventive measure in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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