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Perceived Health Needs, Social Support, and Depression Among Patients with Myocardial Infarction: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality globally. Myocardial infarction (MI), a major type of cardiovascular disease, presents long-term challenges for patients. Recognizing patients' perceived health needs and the factors that influence them is crucial for providing comprehensive care and improving outcomes.

Satisfaction of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Towards the Provision of Healthcare Services at a Tertiary Care Setting in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurological disorder and the most frequent neurological disability in young adults. Assessing MS patient satisfaction with care is necessary to evaluate healthcare service quality and factors impacting it.

Objectives: We aimed to determine the satisfaction of patients with MS towards the provision of healthcare services, and the factors affecting their satisfaction.

Straightforward replication of digital wax-up design into direct composite resin restorations in adolescents using a custom 3-dimensionally printed index.

This case report introduces a straightforward, noninvasive approach for the esthetic rehabilitation of malformed anterior teeth in adolescents using direct composite restorations. The universal composite resin restorations are applied within a transparent 3-dimensionally printed rigid-resin index, which is individually customized from a digital wax-up. Compared to other methods, this technique streamlines the restoration process, significantly reducing chairside time while enhancing the predictability, accuracy, and patient acceptance of the aesthetic outcome.

A Systematic Review of the Long-Term Outcomes of Surgical Versus Non-surgical Management for Types A3 and A4 Thoracolumbar Spinal Fractures With No Neurological Deficits.

Thoracolumbar spinal fractures remain a significant concern in the orthopedic and neurosurgical practice and have a risk of neurological deficits in patients. However, in the majority of the cases, the neurological status remains intact. Generally, conservative management is favored for fractures of low severity and the surgical option is reserved for severe fractures.

Fluorometric detection of quinolones via AIE and FRET with terbium-doped carbon dots and copper nanoclusters.

Terbium and nitrogen co-doped carbon dots (Tb@N-CDs), combined with α-lipoic acid-functionalized copper nanoclusters (LA@CuNCs), were proposed for the ratiometric detection of quinolone (QA) antibiotics. In this system, Tb@N-CDs facilitate the aggregation of LA@CuNCs, enhancing its fluorescence emission at 670 nm via aggregation-induced emission enhancement (AIEE). Meanwhile, the fluorescence emission of Tb@N-CDs at 460 nm diminishes due to Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET).

Awareness, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Diabetic Nephropathy Among the General Population in Hafr Al Batin, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background Diabetic nephropathy, a leading cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), plays a part in the critical healthcare burden globally, especially in Saudi Arabia, where the prevalence of diabetes cases is among the highest worldwide. This study aims to assess the awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and practices (A-KAP) in relation to diabetic nephropathy among the general population in Hafr Al Batin, Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted between January and September 2024, involving 406 participants with a minimum age range of 18 years and older.

Common Mental Health Conditions and Self-Stigma in Saudi Adults: Implications for Promotion and Intervention.

Objective: Saudi Arabian adults face high rates of depression, stress, and anxiety. Self-stigma complicates the situation, hindering timely treatment and resulting in adverse outcomes. This study examined the prevalence of these mental health conditions and self-stigma among adults and their association with sociodemographic factors in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia.

Minimally Invasive Surgery for Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage: Meta-Analysis of High-Quality Randomized Clinical Trials.

Objectives: Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) poses high mortality and morbidity rates with limited evidence-based therapeutic approaches. We aimed to evaluate the current evidence for the role of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) in the management of ICH.

Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis followed recommended guidelines and protocols.

The Interplay of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Diabetes in Pediatrics: A Systematic Review.

The main objective of this study is to provide insights into the clinical problems and considerations in managing pediatric patients with both diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by summarizing the available information. We conducted a comprehensive search across electronic resources, including ScienceDirect, PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Scopus. Two independent reviewers evaluated and retrieved information from qualifying papers.

Developing a switch "OFF-ON" fluorescent probe for detection of melamine based on doubly-protected red emissive copper nanoclusters mediated by Hg ions.

Melamine, often used as an adulterant in infants' formula due to its high protein content, can be harmful when ingested in large amounts, leading to the formation of cyanurate-melamine co-crystals in infants and potentially causing kidney damage. In this study, we introduce a fluorescent method for the selective and reliable detection of melamine in milk and infants' formula. The fluorescent probe comprises copper nanoclusters (Cu NCs) functionalized with thiosalicylic acid (TSA) and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) as double-protecting ligands.

Trends and Patterns of ICU E-Referrals in Saudi Arabia during 2020-2021: Results from the National Saudi Medical Appointments and Referrals Centre.

Intensive care unit (ICU) e-referrals are an important indicator for exploring potential deficiencies in critical care resources. This study aimed to examine the epidemiology and patterns of ICU e-referrals across all regions of Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic using routinely collected data from April 2020 to December 2021. This descriptive epidemiological study analyzed data from the Saudi Medical Appointments and Referrals Centre (SMARC).

Factors Influencing Medical Students' Choice of Anesthesiology as a Future Specialty in Saudi Arabia.

Background According to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), anesthesiologists are experts in administering anesthesia, pain management, and critical care medicine. In addition, they provide general perioperative care. Personal interests, career stability, reputation, income, and clinical rotation experience influence medical students' career choices.

Characterizing Defects Inside Hexagonal Boron Nitride Using Random Telegraph Signals in van der Waals 2D Transistors.

Single-crystal hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) is used extensively in many two-dimensional electronic and quantum devices, where defects significantly impact performance. Therefore, characterizing and engineering hBN defects are crucial for advancing these technologies. Here, we examine the capture and emission dynamics of defects in hBN by utilizing low-frequency noise (LFN) spectroscopy in hBN-encapsulated and graphene-contacted MoS field-effect transistors (FETs).

Factors Associated With Patient Failure To Attend Dental Appointments: A Retrospective Analysis.

Nonattendance at scheduled dental appointments has a significant impact on healthcare systems worldwide. This study examines the factors associated with missed appointments at the Dental Center in the Department of Oral and Dental Health in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, through a retrospective secondary data analysis. Existing medical records from January 1, 2024, to May 1, 2024 were analyzed to identify patterns or factors contributing to nonattendance.

Satisfaction-Behavior Paradox in Lifestyle Choices: A Cross-Sectional Study of Health Behaviors and Satisfaction Levels in Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Lifestyle choices significantly affect health outcomes in Saudi Arabia, but the relationship between health behaviors and satisfaction is unclear. This study aimed to assess lifestyle choices and associated satisfaction levels among residents in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, with 3411 participants.

Age-Related Trends of Thyroidectomies in Saudi Arabia: A Multicenter Retrospective Study.

Understanding the relationship between aging and postoperative complications is critical because it may influence how the condition is managed. The safety of thyroidectomy in the older age group is debated in literature. All previous studies were conducted outside of the Middle East, and there is a scarcity of data in the literature describing the relationship between age and postoperative outcomes after thyroidectomy.

Selection of data analytic techniques by using fuzzy AHP TOPSIS from a healthcare perspective.

The healthcare industry has been put to test the need to manage enormous amounts of data provided by various sources, which are renowned for providing enormous quantities of heterogeneous information. The data are collected and analyzed with different Data Analytic (DA) and machine learning algorithm approaches. Researchers, scientists, and industrialists must manage or select the best approach associated with DA in healthcare.

Stroke Knowledge and Response Among the General Population in Saudi Arabia: A Population-Based Survey.

Introduction: Stroke, a condition that disrupts brain function and can result in long-lasting clinical symptoms or death, remains a substantial global health concern. General awareness of stroke leads to a proper response to stroke, pursuit of medical treatment, and a better outcome. Our study aims to explore how the general Saudi Arabian population responds to stroke, investigate the relationship between stroke knowledge and appropriate actions, and identify the most relied upon medical information source about stroke among the public.

Acceptance of electronic referrals across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: results from a national e-health database.

Introduction: An effective referral system is necessary to ensure quality and an optimum continuum of care. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, an e-referral system known as the Saudi Medical Appointments and Referrals Centre (SMARC), has been fully functioning since 2019. This study aims to explore the rate of medical e-referral request acceptance in the KSA, and to study the factors associated with acceptance.

Satisfaction Paradoxes in Health Behaviors: Contrasting Patterns across Weight, Physical Activity and Dietary Habits.

(1) Background: Obesity, a poor diet, and inactivity are major health issues among Saudi youth. However, satisfaction with unhealthy lifestyles could impede change. This study assessed lifestyle factors and related satisfaction among Saudi university students.