Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Heart Failure Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Aim: Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) are the most well-studied and characterised stem cell types. This review was undertaken of the current available phase II/III randomised clinical trials (RCTs) that delivered BM-MSCs to treat patients with cardiomyopathy, and to assess their performance.

Methods: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines were followed during the systematic review and meta-analysis.

Percutaneous Y-shape reconstructive biliary stenting in Klatskin cholangiocarcinoma through a single left-sided entry.

Percutaneous Y-shape reconstructive biliary stenting in the Klatskin tumor is typically performed through bilateral biliary access. Single access from a right-side biliary entry is the more commonly used side for biliary access in general. We present a successful Y-shaped biliary stent reconstruction through a single left-side biliary approach.

The Role of Cerebral CT Angiogram in Subacute Ischemic Cerebrovascular Events.

Background: Stroke is a spectrum of medical emergencies resulting from a direct insult to the cerebral blood flow. Cerebral computed tomography angiogram (CTA) plays an important role in the diagnostic algorithm of acute stroke. However, the role of CTA in the subacute phase is not well-established.

Gender Differences in Sleep and Mental Health among Saudi Adolescents.

Among adolescents, mental health issues (i.e., stress and depressive symptoms) negatively affect sleep.

Internet addiction in Gulf countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background And Aims: The prevalence of internet addiction (IA) varies widely in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries (4%-82.6%). We aimed to assess the quality of IA studies from the GCC and pool their data to get an accurate estimate of the problem of IA in the region.

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus development in intensive care patients. A case-control study.

Objectives: To determine the factors associated with the development of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), hospital stay and mortality, and early versus late MRSA infection.

Methods: Cases (n=44) were intensive care unit (ICU) patients admitted to King Fahd Specialist Hospital, Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia between 2015 and 2019 who developed MRSA during their hospital stay. Controls (n=48) were patients from the same place and period who did not develop MRSA.

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic course in Saudi Arabia: A dynamic epidemiological model.

Objective: Saudi Arabia ranks second in the number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the Eastern Mediterranean region. It houses the two most sacred religious places for Muslims: Mecca and Medina. It is important to know what the trend in case numbers will be in the next 4-6 months, especially during the Hajj pilgrimage season.

Gaming addiction and perceived stress among Saudi adolescents.

Introduction: Adolescents (age: 10-19 years) make up 15% of the Saudi population and have easy access to electronic gadgets and the Internet, yet data on gaming addiction among adolescents are negligible. We aimed to determine the prevalence of gaming addiction and its association with stress among Saudi school students.

Methods: In this cross-sectional survey, 2675 school students (grades 7-12) from 40 randomly selected schools in four main cities of Al-Qassim province in Saudi Arabia participated.

A cross-sectional survey on sleep quality, mental health, and academic performance among medical students in Saudi Arabia.

Objective: Adequate sleep is integral to better mental health and facilitates students' learning. We aimed to assess sleep quality among medical students and to see whether it was associated with their mental health (e.g.