Quality of Life and Coping Strategies in Children with and Without Learning Disabilities from the Perspective of Their Parents and Caregivers.

Background: Children with learning disability (LD) often experience a poor quality of life (QOL) compared to their peers without a known history of LD. Coping strategies are known to play a role in influencing their QOL.

Objectives: This study aims to compare the QOL and coping strategies between children with and without LD.

Impact of Socio-Demographic Factors on Quality of Life and Coping Strategies of Children with Different Disabilities.

: Children with disabilities face unique challenges that can affect their well-being and quality of life (QOL). This study aimed to assess the QOL and coping strategies adopted by children with disabilities and explore how socio-demographic factors influence QOL and coping strategies. : This cross-sectional study, which was conducted in Saudi Arabia with children aged 6 to 18 years, used a stratified random sample to ensure representation from a variety of demographic groups.

Sternalis Muscle: A Cadaveric Case Report of a Rare Variant With Multiple Branching.

The sternalis muscle is a rare anatomical variant located in the anterior thoracic wall. Understanding variations in the sternalis muscle anatomy is essential for clinicians, especially radiologists and surgeons to prevent misdiagnosis and avoid complications during surgical procedures in the anterior thoracic region. We present a unique case of bilateral branched sternalis muscles.

Epidemiology of Colorectal Cancer in Saudi Arabia: A Review.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer death in the world, originating from the glandular epithelial cells of the large intestine and the rectum. This article aims to review the epidemiology of CRC in Saudi Arabia, focusing on prevalence, incidence, risk factors, preventive measures, and outcomes. This narrative review utilized the PubMed database for data extraction, including freely accessible studies published in the last 15 years.

Weight reduction among females undergoing laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: The role of Calcium and Vitamin D3.

Objective: To evaluate the role of Vitamin-D and calcium supplementation on preoperative weight reduction in obese women before laparoscopic ventral hernia repair.

Methods: This double-blind clinical trial was conducted at the affiliated health centers of King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia from January 2021 to December 2021. It included forty-five obese women aged 24-56 years, with body mass index (BMI) of 34.

COVID-19 and Its Impact on Back Pain in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.

Background Low back pain (LBP) is a common musculoskeletal condition that affects individuals worldwide, causing difficulties in daily tasks and social interactions. It can be categorized based on chronicity, with acute, subacute, and chronic forms. The causes of backache vary among patients and can include inflammatory conditions, radiculopathy, pregnancy, trauma, osteoporosis, nerve root compression, cancer, plexopathy, infection, and other spinal diseases.

The impact of coronavirus crisis on human interpersonal relationships among AlAhsa population.

Background: Home quarantine during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic was a clear cause of loss of communication and a lot of conflicts between individuals, which had adverse consequences on people's relationships.

Objective: This study aims to assess the effect of lockdown on interpersonal relationships in AlAhsa community.

Methods: A.

Impact of COVID-19 Vaccinations on Menstrual Bleeding.

Introduction: Vaccination has a fundamental role in protecting against and modifying the severity of several infectious diseases, including COVID-19. Several immune and non-immune adverse events have been reported post-COVID-19 vaccine. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of the COVID-19 vaccine on women's menstrual bleeding.

The Role of Physicians' Factors in Underdiagnosis of Celiac Disease in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.

Background Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten and related prolamines, which can cause a variety of symptoms and complications if left untreated. Despite being a common lifelong disorder, it often goes undiagnosed for a long time, leading to negative impacts on patients' health and quality of life. The diagnosis of celiac disease requires the presence of celiac-specific autoantibodies and distinctive histological changes in the small intestinal mucosa.

Electrocardiogram Interpretation Competency of Medical Interns in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Objective To determine the competence of medical interns in Saudi Arabia in interpreting common ECG abnormalities, explore limitations, and facilitate solutions to the development of ECG interpretation skills in Saudi Arabia. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted from 11 June 2022 to 3 November 2022 using the convenience stratified sampling technique among 373 medical interns (54.4% male and 45.

Patients' Awareness of Their Rights and Responsibilities: A Cross-Sectional Study From Al-Ahsa.

Introduction Patient rights are an essential part of healthcare practice. In fact, patients are one of the most vulnerable members of society. As a result, improving the rights of patients is considered a priority in medical services.

Psychological Impact of Acne Vulgaris Among Young Females in the Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.

Introduction Acne vulgaris is considered one of the most common dermatological issues that affect approximately 9.4% of the world's population, and the most affected group is adolescents. Acne can vary among adolescents and adults of different ethnicities and countries.

Earning Engagement via E-health (EEE Project).

All medical schools are committed to engaging the community in addressing their health issues; however, no one has yet successfully implemented or established them. The EEE project bridges the link between medical schools and the community and has been launched for the first time to engage our students in real community involvement in the use of new information technology in the Arab context.

Hydroxyurea usage awareness among patients with sickle-cell disease in Saudi Arabia.

Background And Aim: Hydroxyurea (HU) plays an essential role in the complex pathophysiology alteration of sickle-cell disease (SCD), which translates clinically into the enhanced quality of life and increased survival. This research examines adult patients with SCD's attitudes and awareness toward HU, as well as underutilization consequences.

Method: A cross-sectional research was performed in Saudi Arabia, and adult patients with SCD were interviewed.

The Potential Preventive Effect of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding on Multiple Sclerosis.

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory demyelinating chronic neurological disease that affects the central nervous system of young adults and their quality of life. Several studies have investigated the effects of pregnancy and breastfeeding on MS. However, the evidence regarding the influence of pregnancy and breastfeeding on MS is still accumulating.

Isolongifolene attenuates rotenone-induced mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress and apoptosis.

The present study was carried out to investigate the neuroprotective effects of isolongifolene (ILF), a tricyclic sesquiterpene of Murraya koenigii, against rotenone-induced mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress and apoptosis in a cellular model. SH-SY5Y human neuroblastoma cells were divided into four experimental groups (control, rotenone (100 nM), ILF (10 microM) + rotenone (100 nanoM), ILF 10 microM alone treated) based on 3-(4, 5-dimethyl 2-yl)-2, 5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. The results of the present study showed that the ILF treatment significantly alleviated rotenone-induced cytotoxicity, oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction in SH-SY5Y cells.

Evaluation of hospital-learning environment for pediatric residency in eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

Purpose: No study had been conducted to assess the hospitals' environment for learning purposes in multicenter sites in Saudi Arabia. It aims to evaluate the environment of hospitals for learning purposes of pediatric residents.

Methods: We applied Postgraduate Hospital Educational Environment Measure (PHEEM) to measure the learning environment at six teaching hospitals in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia from September to December 2013.

Evidence based medicine: teaching, learning and practice: results of a cross-sectional study from Turkey.

Objective: To assess the level of understanding related to the significance of evidence-based medicine among physicians.

Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted between March and October 2012 using an online questionnaire that was sent out to physicians and academics working as faculty at training hospitals across Turkey. The questionnaire consisted of questions about the knowledge, attitude and behaviour towards evidence-based medicine.

Validation of a computer based objective structured clinical examination in the assessment of undergraduate dermatology courses.

Many teaching centers have now adopted objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) as an assessment method for undergraduate dermatology courses. A modification of the standard OSCE in dermatology is computer based or electronic OSCE (eOSCE). We attempted to validate the use of a computer-based OSCE in dermatology in a group of fifth year medical students.

Perceived self-efficacy and academic performance of medical students at Ataturk University, Turkey.

Objective: To determine the association of perceived self-efficacy with academic performance of pre-clinical medical students.

Study Design: A cross-sectional analytical study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Medical Education Department, Ataturk University, Turkey, from March to May 2012.

Prevalence of Blood Brotherhood among High School Students in Erzurum and the Effect of Peer-led Education on this Practice.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of blood brotherhood (BB) in Erzurum, Turkey and to observe the effect of education interventions on this risky cultural behavior.

Materials And Methods: This study was designed as a cross-sectional intervention, based on minor interventions through a peer-led awareness campaign regarding the transfer of blood-borne diseases through BB rites. This study was conducted from February through May 2007 at 29 high schools in Erzurum.

Management of Legg-Calve-Perthes disease with acupuncture: a case report.

Legg-Calve-Perthes disease (LCPD) is a rare temporary hip joint deformity mostly effecting young children from 4-10 years of age. It involves mainly the head of the femur, which softens and breaks down due to interruption of blood supply (avascular necrosis). We report a case of LCPD that was treated late and had a poor prognosis, but improved significantly during a prolonged course of acupuncture.