Publications by authors named "Abdulmajeed AlHadlaq"

Article Synopsis
  • - Maintaining intraoperative haemostasis is key for visibility and improved outcomes in wide-awake hand surgeries, particularly for conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Trigger Finger release.
  • - The study reviews the effectiveness of two main techniques: wide awake local anaesthesia without tourniquet (WALANT) and tourniquet with sedation, each having unique pros and cons.
  • - A total of 45 articles were analyzed to determine the best practices for haemostasis in these surgeries and identify which patient populations benefit the most from tourniquet use.
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Introduction Dermal filling for aesthetics and facial rejuvenation is one of the most common aesthetic procedures, with hyaluronic acid (HA) being the most commonly used filler due to its high safety profile. Nevertheless, adverse effects have been reported that people should be aware of before the procedure. This study aims to assess Saudi Arabians' awareness of dermal fillers, their side effects, and information sources.

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic and physical distancing have had a significant impact on the conversion of traditional teaching methods to online teaching methods, which although not uncommon in medical schools, has to date only been used for some aspects of the teaching process. Thus, we aimed to measure the effectiveness of e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as medical students' preferences regarding e-learning and classroom teaching, and the possibility of applying it post-pandemic.

Methods: A cross-sectional online survey of medical students (N = 376) in six medical schools was carried out after their second semester, from August 15 to 20, 2020.

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Objectives: This study aimed to determine attitudes towards and perceptions of plagiarism among medical students in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This cross-sectional, multicentre study was conducted between April and May 2018 and involved medical students enrolled in three medical schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The previously validated Attitude Towards Plagiarism questionnaire was used to evaluate approval (i.

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Background: The specific role of emotional intelligence (EI) in the field of plastic surgery has not been investigated. We aim to investigate the relationship between EI and the individual components of burnout among plastic surgery residents in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, all plastic surgery residents (n = 37) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, were invited to participate in a questionnaire based study in March 2018.

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