Prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Among Electronic Cigarette-Smoking University Students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Introduction The rise of vaping, especially among young adults in Saudi Arabia, has raised concerns due to the lack of awareness of the health risks associated with electronic cigarette use. This study examines the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) among university students in Riyadh, focusing on smoking behaviors and their influence on GERD symptoms. Methodology This cross-sectional study was conducted from July to September 2024, including random students aged 18 and above from several universities in Riyadh city.

Quality of Life and Complications Among Hemodialysis Patients.

Background Patients with renal impairment who require frequent hospitalizations or dialysis must undergo the rigorous process known as hemodialysis (HD). Hemodialysis is a complex treatment for people who require frequent hospital or dialysis appointments, typically three times each week. We aim to explore the quality of life of hemodialysis patients and their complications.

Awareness of Anti-adhesive Barriers Among Surgeons in Saudi Arabia.

Introduction Post-operative adhesions present a number of difficulties, including intestinal obstruction and infertility, and they frequently require readmission due to adhesion-related problems. Notwithstanding these ramifications, there are surprisingly few thorough national surveys that address surgeons' awareness of adhesives. By assessing Saudi surgeons' knowledge of post-operative adhesions and their use of anti-adhesive medications, this study aims to close this knowledge gap.

Factors Affecting Women's Attitudes Toward the Use of Epidural Anesthesia During Labor in Riyadh in 2023.

Background Epidural analgesia (EA) is a type of central nerve block achieved by injecting a local anesthetic near the pain-transmitting nerves. It is commonly used to relieve pain during labor. The intensity of pain experienced and the effectiveness of pain relief can affect a woman's labor and delivery experience.

Implications of Three-Dimensional Cell Culture in Cancer Therapeutic Research.

Replicating the naturalistic biomechanical milieu of cells is a primary requisite to uncover the fundamental life processes. The native milieu is significantly not replicated in the two-dimensional (2D) cell cultures. Alternatively, the current three-dimensional (3D) culture techniques can replicate the properties of extracellular matrix (ECM), though the recreation of the original microenvironment is challenging.