Fecal and Urinary Incontinence Associated with Pregnancy and Childbirth.

Introduction: Fecal incontinence (FI) and urinary incontinence (UI) are major problems faced by women worldwide, with pregnancy and delivery representing two major risk factors for these conditions. The prevalence of FI and UI varies across studies. In our region, only a few publications have addressed this topic.

Are patients aware of potential risks of weight reduction surgery? An internet based survey.

Background/aim: Obesity has become a global health care problem. In Saudi Arabia, up to 75% of adults are reportedly overweight. Morbid obesity has been associated with an increased risk of many comorbidities and mortality.

Substance abuse at early age as a potential risk factor for driving under the influence of substance in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.

Objective: Worldwide, trauma is a major health problem, and road traffic accidents (RTAs) are the primary cause of death among young men in Saudi Arabia. The aim of our study was to estimate the extent of driving under the influence of an abused substance in Saudi Arabia and to explore the associated factors.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional survey conducted between May and September 2016 at Al-Amal Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, a referral center for addiction.

A cross-sectional survey of multi-generation inflammatory bowel disease consanguinity and its relationship with disease onset.

Unlabelled: Background\Aim: Consanguinity influences the phenotypic variations of some hereditary and immune-mediated disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease. This study estimated the prevalence of consanguinity among the ancestors of patients with inflammatory bowel disease and examined the effect of various consanguinity levels on inflammatory bowel disease onset.

Patients And Methods: Patients with inflammatory bowel disease who were seen at two gastroenterology outpatient clinics were consecutively recruited and surveyed for demographics, disease onset, and presence of ancestral consanguinity within three generations.

The Spectrum of Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) in Saudi Arabia: Prime Time for Patient FH Registry.

Background: Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a life-threatening inherited condition. Untreated patients have the risk to develop raised plasma levels of cholesterol, atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease (CVD). If diagnosed and treated early in life, the pathological consequences due to atherosclerosis could be avoided and patients with FH can have an anticipated normal life.