Comparative Analysis of Lifestyle Practices Between Diabetic Patients and Healthy Non-diabetic Individuals in the Saudi Population.

Background: The burden of diabetes mellitus in Saudi Arabia is considerable, with high prevalence rates affecting the population's health and healthcare resources. This situation necessitates attention from healthcare policymakers. The study aims to compare lifestyle practices between diabetic and non-diabetic individuals in Saudi Arabia to inform targeted health interventions.

The Impact of an Educational Program on the Awareness and Knowledge of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine Among Secondary School Girls in Saudi Arabia.

Background:  The objectives were to assess the effectiveness of the educational program in enhancing students' understanding of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, correcting misconceptions, and increasing overall awareness. Additionally, the study aimed to identify factors influencing knowledge improvement and willingness to be vaccinated against HPV, including prior knowledge, information sources, session attendance, and school type.

Methods: In this study, 148 participants were enrolled from secondary schools in Saudi Arabia, and data were collected through pre- and post-educational session assessments, logistic regression analyses, and qualitative investigations.

Social Media Use and Sleep Quality Among Secondary School Students in Aseer Region: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Use of different social media platforms has increased radically over the past decade, emerging as an important part of adolescents and young people's everyday life. This might exert potential adverse effects on sleep quality and daytime performance of young adults.

Aim Of Study: To assess the relation between use of social media platforms and sleep quality among public secondary school students.

Assessment of depression in children and adolescents with Type 1 diabetes mellitus: Impact and intervention strategies.

Depression is a common comorbidity in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), yet its prevalence, impact, and intervention strategies remain underexplored. This study aims to assess the prevalence of depression among children and adolescents with T1DM, investigate its impact on health outcomes, and explore potential intervention strategies. A convenient sampling method was employed to recruit 229 participants aged 6 to 18 years from a single center.

Retraction: Cerebral Venous Infarct After Recovery From COVID-19 Pneumonia.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.7759/cureus.19763.

Impact of COVID-19 on pediatric emergency fellowship training in Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: To assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the academic and clinical processes of pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) fellowship training held by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS).

Methods: A cross-sectional, nationwide, survey-based study was conducted between June and December 2020. PEM program directors as well as fellowship trainees were eligible.

Prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among the general population during COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review.

The emergence of Coronavrus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has resulted in significant impacts on individuals and the whole world. It can lead to severe health outcomes that may lead to death. It also affects the psychological status and mental health of the individuals due to fear of infection, isolation, and quarantine.

Smartphone use and its association with body image distortion and weight loss behaviours among adolescents in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Concerns about the harmful effects of smartphone use on teenage development have been raised as the use of cell phones among adolescents has risen.

Objective: This study aimed to examine the associations of smartphone usage patterns with Body Image Distortion (BID) and weight loss behaviors among adolescent smartphone users in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This population-based, cross-sectional study was conducted from July to October 2022.

Sleep patterns and predictors of poor sleep quality among Saudi commission residents in the Aseer region, Saudi Arabia before and during covid-19 pandemic.

Background: Sleep is an essential part of human physiology. Being a basic need for human well-being, adequate sleep is associated with good health and life quality for all individuals. Disorders of sleep may result in significant derangement in human functionality.

Testing for anosmia and ageusia in patients presenting to the emergency department with suspected coronavirus disease 2019 in Saudi Arabia.

Objective: This study investigated the role of objective olfactory dysfunction (OD) and gustatory dysfunction (GD) testing among patients with suspected coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) who presented with respiratory symptoms.

Methods: A prospective, blinded, observational study was conducted in the emergency units of two tertiary hospitals. Participants were asked to identify scents in the pocket smell test (PST) and flavors in four different solutions in the gustatory dysfunction test (GDT).

Cerebral Venous Infarct After Recovery From COVID-19 Pneumonia.

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may have multisystem organ involvement. Thrombotic events are well-recognized complications of COVID-19. Such complications may include the pulmonary, renal, and other organs vasculature.

Exploring the Prevalence and Patterns of Use of Sleep Aids and Stimulants Among Emergency Physicians and EMS Providers in Saudi Arabia.

Purpose: This study explores the prevalence and patterns of the use of pharmacologic sleep aids and stimulants among Saudi Arabia's emergency physicians (EPs) and emergency medical services (EMS) providers.

Patients And Methods: We adopted a descriptive, cross-sectional design. To collect data on the types and frequencies of sleep aids and stimulants used, we distributed a semi-structured, anonymous, web-based questionnaire to registered EPs, paramedics, and emergency medicine technicians (EMTs) in the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.

Mental health literacy among secondary school female students in Abha, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Worldwide, mental health is a big problem and Saudi Arabia is not far behind in observing this. It seems that progress in the field of mental health is slow. Interventions in mental health education have resulted in positive results.

Phobia among residents in board training programs in Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2019.

Background: Phobia is an extreme form of anxiety or fear which is triggered by a given situation or object or even danger associated with a situation or object for more than 6 months. There are three main forms of phobia: social phobia (social anxiety disorder), specific phobia, or agoraphobia. Agoraphobia is a form of anxiety disorder where one fears and avoids situations or places that might cause them to panic.

Degree of right ventricular dysfunction dictates outcomes after tricuspid valve repair concomitant with left-side valve surgery.

Objectives: The effect of different degrees of right ventricular (RV) dysfunction on long-term outcomes after tricuspid valve repair is the subject of ongoing research. We sought to evaluate the effect of preoperative RV dysfunction on mortality and recurrence of tricuspid regurgitation (TR) after tricuspid valve repair for secondary TR concomitant with left-side valve surgery.

Methods: This is a retrospective study, including 548 patients who underwent repair of secondary TR (2009-2017) at a single institution.

Use of In Situ Simulation to Improve Emergency Department Readiness for the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Introduction: During the world-wide coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, there is an urgent need to rapidly increase the readiness of hospitals. Emergency departments (EDs) are at high risk of facing unusual situations and need to prepare extensively in order to minimize risks to health care providers (HCPs) and patients. In situ simulation is a well-known method used in training to detect system gaps that could threaten safety.

Predictors of Surgical Site Infection in Autologous Cranioplasty: A Retrospective Analysis of Subcutaneously Preserved Bone Flaps in Abdominal Pockets.

Background: Decompressive craniectomy (DC) is a surgical procedure performed to manage intracranial hypertension. Once performed, patients are obligated to undergo another surgical procedure known as cranioplasty to reconstruct the cranial defect. Cranioplasty still has one of the highest rates of infection.