Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Among Adult Population in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

Background Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a major health problem in Saudi Arabia. It is caused by the protozoa Leishmania. The vector is female sand flies.

ChatGPT Conquers the Saudi Medical Licensing Exam: Exploring the Accuracy of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Knowledge Assessment and Implications for Modern Medical Education.

Background The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in education is undergoing rapid advancements, with models such as ChatGPT-4 showing potential in medical education. This study aims to evaluate the proficiency of ChatGPT-4 in answering Saudi Medical Licensing Exam (SMLE) questions. Methodology A dataset of 220 questions across four medical disciplines was used.

Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex With Dystonin Gene Mutation: First Reported Case in Saudi Arabia.

We report a case of a 3-year-old Saudi female patient as the first case reported in Saudi Arabia who is homozygous for dystonin c.3370C>T, p.(Gln1124*).

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Allergic Diseases Among School Students in Tabuk: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Allergic diseases such as bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, and atopic dermatitis are common health problems among children. The prevalence of different allergic diseases is increasing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of allergic diseases among school students in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

Sleep Hygiene Practices and Its Impact on Mental Health and Functional Performance Among Adults in Tabuk City: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background Poor or imperfect sleep hygiene practices include all factors that promote arousal or disrupt the normal balance of the sleep-wake cycle. It is necessary to clarify the relationship between sleep hygiene behaviors and a person's mental health. This may allow a better understanding of this problem and might help design effective awareness programs about good sleep hygiene practices for reducing the serious outcomes of this problem.

Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect Among the General Public in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review.

Child abuse represents a serious problem worldwide. In Arab countries, the problem is complicated because abuse may be perceived as a method of discipline. This review aimed to describe awareness of the public in Saudi Arabia regarding child abuse.

Diagnostic Test Accuracy of Genetic Tests in Diagnosing Psoriasis: A Systematic Review.

The pathogenesis of psoriasis involves the interaction of several environmental and genetic factors. Predicting the disease risk cannot depend on individual genetic alleles. Consequently, some studies have evaluated the use of genetic risk scores that combine several psoriasis susceptibility loci to increase the accuracy of predicting/diagnosing the disease.

Refractory Pyoderma Gangrenosum: Stabilized on Colchicine and Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Inhibitor.

Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare ulcerative, painful inflammatory skin condition that is categorized among neutrophilic dermatoses. We report an otherwise healthy female who initially presented to a dermatology clinic with erythematous nodules and pustules scattered over her legs and thigh, which progressed later to multiple painful ulcers. Upon further investigation, it was diagnosed as idiopathic PG.