Public Awareness of the Symptoms and Risk Factors of Thyroid Disease in Saudi Arabia.

Introduction: Thyroid disorders are a common manifestation of hormonal disorders that result from either excessive or insufficient production of thyroid hormones and the swelling of the thyroid gland. A lack of information and awareness of the signs and risk factors of thyroid problems can lead to untreated patients, thereby harming public health.

Methods: Observational cross-sectional research was conducted in the Al-Baha region of Saudi Arabia, with 531 residents selected from the general population.

Prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Its Impact on the Quality of Life Among Obese Individuals in Al-Baha Region, Saudi Arabia.

Background Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a global gastrointestinal disorder, and obesity is a particular risk factor. Symptoms of GERD, such as heartburn and acid reflux, are caused by abnormal relaxation in the lower esophagus, causing gastric acid reflux. Persistent symptoms can affect the patient's quality of life (QOL) and can cause complications, such as esophageal adenocarcinoma.

Awareness of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Screening Before Marriage and Pregnancy Among Adults in the Al-Baha Region, Saudi Arabia.

Background Hepatitis B is a global public health concern. Understanding the awareness, testing practices, and vaccination status of individuals is crucial for effective prevention and control strategies. This study aims to assess these aspects among participants in the Al-Baha region, Saudi Arabia.

The Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Its Co-existence With Migraine in Medical and Non-medical Students at Al-Baha University, Saudi Arabia.

Background: It was hypothesized that the prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and migraine and their co-existence are higher among medical students. In this study, we aim to establish the prevalence of IBS and migraine in the medical and non-medical students at Al-Baha University, Saudi Arabia, and to observe the association and relationship between IBS and migraine using the Rome IV diagnostic criteria for IBS and the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD)-3 criteria for migraine.

Methodology: This cross-sectional study was done on the Saudi Arabian campus of Al-Baha University between July 2022 and July 2023.

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage for distal malignant biliary obstruction: a prospective 3-year multicenter Egyptian study.

Background/aim: Malignant biliary obstruction (MBO) is often diagnosed at late stages with mostly unresectable lesions. Recently, EUS-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) has gained wide acceptance and appears to be a feasible and safe backup option after ERCP failure in such patients. Herein, we aimed to represent a 3-year multi-center Egyptian experience in the application of this challenging procedure for distal MBO as a salvage technique after failed ERCP.

Safety and efficacy of endoscopic ultrasound as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool in pediatric patients: a multicenter study.

Background: Despite the well-established diagnostic and therapeutic applications of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) in adults, data about its use in children are limited. In this study, we tried to assess the feasibility, safety, and clinical impact of EUS in pediatric patients.

Methods: Data of pediatric patients (<18 years) referred for EUS over a 3-year period to the endoscopy units of four Egyptian tertiary centers were retrospectively analyzed.

Technical and Clinical Outcomes of Using a Single Wide-Caliber Double-Pigtail Stent for Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Pancreatic Pseudocyst Drainage: A Multicenter Prospective Study.

Introduction: Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided pancreatic cysto-gastrostomy/duodenostomy is the current accepted practice for management of symptomatic pancreatic pseudocysts with insertion of two or more double-pigtail (DP) stents. There is no much work on the efficacy of using a single wide-caliber DP stent, aiming to decrease the time, complications, and accessories used in the procedure.

Aim Of The Work: The aim of this study was to assess technical and clinical outcomes of using a single wide-caliber DP stent in EUSguided pancreatic pseudocyst drainage.