Correction: Menstrual cycle changes: A cross-sectional study of Saudi females following SARS-CoV-2 infection.

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Investigating the relationship between lifestyle factors, family history, and diabetes mellitus in non-diabetic visitors to primary care centers.

We investigated the risk levels associated with diabetes mellitus. They were assessed based on whether anyone in their family had a history of diabetes. The data collected are measurements of blood pressure, weight, height, and smoking habits, as well as physical activity and educational status.

The Health Impacts, Prevalence, and Acceptance Level of Cosmetics Interventions Among Females in Saudi Arabia.

Background: With the rising global desire for beauty, cosmetic interventions have increased. Saudi Arabia ranked 29 among the top 30 fastest growing countries for cosmetic procedures.

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the prevalence, acceptance level, and health impacts of cosmetic interventions among females in Saudi Arabia.

Menstrual cycle changes: A cross-sectional study of Saudi females following SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Temporary changes in the menstrual cycle have recently been reported following SARS-CoV-2 vaccination. In the current study, we aimed to screen menstrual cycle changes following SARS-CoV-2 infection in Saudi Arabia. The type and duration of these changes have been screened in relation to the severity of coronavirus disease symptoms and vaccination status.

Neuropsychiatric symptoms in post-COVID-19 long haulers.

Background: Long haulers have been recently reported after contracting coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In the present study, we aimed to screen for the neuropsychiatric signs detected <1 to >6 months after infection by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and to determine whether vaccination has an effect on them.

Methods: An online survey was conducted among participants who had been diagnosed with laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Abdominal aorta measurements by a handheld ultrasound device compared with a conventional cart-based ultrasound machine.

Background: Ultraportable or pocket handheld ultrasound devices (HUD) may be useful for large-scale abdominal aortic aneurysm screening. However, the reproducibility of measurements has not been compared with conventional cart-based ultrasound machines.

Objectives: Investigate the intra- and inter-operator reproducibility of a HUD compared with a conventional ultrasound machine for aortic screening.

Rivaroxaban Experience at Tertiary Care Centre in Saudi Arabia:A Retrospective Observational Study.

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) and Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) are significant causes of morbidity and mortality. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are as effective as vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) with a propensity to cause less major bleeding. This study aimed to assess the safety and effectiveness of rivaroxaban in routine clinical practice in a large tertiary referral center in Saudi Arabia.

Knowledge, Attitude, and Barriers Influencing Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Uptake.

Background: Seasonal influenza is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses that are highly contagious and circulate in all parts of the world. It gives rise to an estimated 3 to 5 million cases of severe illness and about 250,000 to 500,000 deaths globally each year. Influenza tends to cause epidemics with serious illness and death among high-risk groups such as children aged 5 years and younger, pregnant women, elderly ≥65 years of age, and with chronic medical conditions.

Reproducibility of shear wave elastography among operators, machines, and probes in an elasticity phantom.

Purpose: This study was aimed to investigate the reproducibility of shear wave elastography (SWE) among operators, machines, and probes in a phantom, and to evaluate the effect of depth of the embedded inclusions and the accuracy of the measurements.

Methods: In vitro stiffness measurements were made of six inclusions (10, 40, and 60 kPa) embedded at two depths (1.5 cm and 5 cm) in an elastography phantom.

Prevalence of short sleep duration and effect of co-morbid medical conditions - A cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Sleep is crucial to human's health and essential for a person's wellbeing. It is involved in multiple physiological mechanisms, such as metabolism, appetite regulation, immune and hormone function, and cardiovascular systems. The National Sleep Foundation recommends 7-9 h of sleep each night for adults.

Possible Protective Role of Panax Ginseng on Cisplatin-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Adult Male Albino Rats (Biochemical and Histological Study).

Background: Cisplatin is one of the most effective chemotherapy antineoplastic drugs. Panax ginseng is a well-known medicinal herb and has a long history of medicinal use as a tonic to promote health.

Aim: This work aimed to study the effect of ginseng on the liver damage induced by cisplatin in rats.

Prevalence and risk factors of gastroesophageal reflux disease among Shaqra University students, Saudi Arabia.

Introduction: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common chronic gastrointestinal disorders in adults, it develops when the stomach contents reflux and rise up into the esophagus as a result from lower esophageal sphincter dysfunction. Stomach acid that touches the lining of the esophagus causes symptoms and complications. The classical symptoms of GERD include heartburn, usually after eating, chest pain, and regurgitation.

Bacteremia in febrile children under 3 years of age in an emergency department of a university hospital.

Objective: To review the results of blood culture in febrile children seen in the pediatric emergency department over a 3 year period.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted in the Pediatric Emergency Department, King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital between January 2001 and December 2003 on 2929 highly febrile children (temperature > or =39.5 degrees C), aged 2-36 months whose blood culture results were evaluated.