Uniform blue emitting carbon nanodots synthesized from fig fruit using reverse diffusion purification.

In this investigation, blue-emitting carbon nanodots (B.CNDs) with exceptional color purity were successfully synthesized from fresh fig fruit using a one-step pyrolysis method. These B.

Multicomponent Approaches to Reduce Multidrug-Resistant Organisms in Critical Care: Determining the Ideal Strategy.

Although there is ample proof of the advantages of infection prevention and Control (IPC) in acute-care hospitals, there is still some questions about the efficacy of IPC interventions for multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), and there is a need for the development of evidence-based practices. No healthcare facility has found a single effective technique to reduce MDRO. However, a multicomponent intervention that included improved barrier protection, chlorhexidine bathing, microbiological monitoring, and staff involvement significantly decreased the likelihood of infection in the patient surroundings with multidrug-resistant organisms.

HPV Vaccine Uptake, Willingness to Receive, and Causes of Vaccine Hesitancy: A National Study Conducted in Saudi Arabia Among Female Healthcare Professionals.

Background: Epidemiological evidence has shown that human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most frequent cause of sexually transmitted infection, and vaccination is an essential measure to prevent associated diseases and complications. This study aimed to assess the HPV vaccine uptake and its associated factors as well as HPV vaccine hesitancy by female healthcare workers (HCWs) in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This online, questionnaire-based, cross-sectional study involved female HCWs in Saudi Arabia between July and October 2022.

Therapeutic Plasma Exchange in Refractory Atrial Fibrillation Secondary to a Thyroid Storm.

Thyrotoxic crisis (thyroid storm) is a severe form of hyperthyroidism. It has a wide range of symptoms, including cardiovascular manifestations that can be life-threatening and require prompt management. Cardiac manifestations of thyroid storm include hypertension, tachycardia, congestive heart failure, cardiac ischemia, and atrial fibrillation.

Beliefs and Utilization of Cervical Cancer Screening by Female Health Care Workers in Saudi Arabia Using the Health Belief Model: A Nationwide Study.

Purpose: Epidemiologically, cervical cancer is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer among females globally and the third most commonly diagnosed gynecological cancer in Saudi Arabia. Screening is an important measure to prevent it. The current study aimed to assess, epidemiologically, female healthcare workers' (HCWs) utilization of cervical cancer screening services and its association with their beliefs about cervical cancer and the screening test, as well as their personal characteristics.

A Review of the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare.

Artificial intelligence (AI) applications have transformed healthcare. This study is based on a general literature review uncovering the role of AI in healthcare and focuses on the following key aspects: (i) medical imaging and diagnostics, (ii) virtual patient care, (iii) medical research and drug discovery, (iv) patient engagement and compliance, (v) rehabilitation, and (vi) other administrative applications. The impact of AI is observed in detecting clinical conditions in medical imaging and diagnostic services, controlling the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with early diagnosis, providing virtual patient care using AI-powered tools, managing electronic health records, augmenting patient engagement and compliance with the treatment plan, reducing the administrative workload of healthcare professionals (HCPs), discovering new drugs and vaccines, spotting medical prescription errors, extensive data storage and analysis, and technology-assisted rehabilitation.

Salivary Hormones Leptin, Ghrelin, Glucagon, and Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 and Their Relation to Sweet Taste Perception in Diabetic Patients.

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common diseases worldwide. DM may disrupt hormone regulation. Metabolic hormones, leptin, ghrelin, glucagon, and glucagon-like peptide 1, are produced by the salivary glands and taste cells.

Public awareness of diabetes complications and its effect on treatment compliance in Asir region, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Diabetes mellitus [DM] is the most prevalent disease that affects modern human life in Saudi Arabia. People with DM must have a comprehensive understanding of the nature, risk factors, complications, and treatment methods to mitigate complications.

Aim: The aim of the study is to assess diabetic patient awareness of complications and their effect on treatment compliance in the Asir region of Saudi Arabia.

Evaluation of TET Family Gene Expression and 5-Hydroxymethylcytosine as Potential Epigenetic Markers in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer.

Background/aim: DNA methylation is the most studied epigenetic modification in cancer. Ten-eleven translocation enzymes (TET) catalyze the oxidation of 5-methylcytosine (5-mC) to 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5-hmC) in the DNA. In the current research, we aimed to evaluate the role of 5-hmC and TET enzymes in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients and their possible association with outcomes.

Apigenin protects from hepatorenal damage caused by lead acetate in rats.

Exposure to lead (Pb) is associated with serious health problems including hepatorenal toxicity. Apigenin is a natural-sourced flavonoid with promising antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. In this research, we investigated the potential protective role of apigenin against lead acetate (PbAc)-induced hepatorenal damage.

The Quality of Life of and Social Determinants Affecting Menopausal Women in Aseer's Healthy Cities in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction Menopause is an important period in a woman's life. It is the permanent cessation of menses for 12 months or more. Menopause can develop over a long period of time.

The Impact of Data Management on the Achievable Dose and Efficiency of Computed Tomography During the COVID-19 Era: A Facility-Based Ambispective Study.

Purpose: This study primarily aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of computational data management and analytical software for establishing departmental diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for computed tomography (CT) scanning in clinical settings, and monitor achievable doses (ADs) for CT imaging, particularly during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) era. Secondarily, it aimed to correlate these standards with national and international benchmarks.

Patients And Methods: This ambidirectional cohort study enrolled 4668 patients (6419 CT-based examinations) who visited King Fahd Hospital of the University from May 25, 2021, to November 4, 2021.

A Cerebrovascular Incident Secondary to Extensive Aortic Arch Atheroma.

Plaques can form across different parts of the aorta, from the aortic arch to the thoracic and abdominal aorta. Aortic arch atheroma, however, is highly associated with cerebrovascular insults due to their dislodgement. Although no concise management protocol has been defined for dealing with such presentations, antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants are most frequently used.

Safety in Medical Laboratories: Perception and Practice of University Students and Laboratory Workers.

Background: Several safety-related accidents occur in the laboratories because of insufficient regulations, inappropriate implementation of safety measures, or unawareness attitude and practices toward safety precautions. Thus, establishment of efficient regulations and safe habits toward workplace safety is crucial to prevent or minimize such accidents. Here we investigate the levels of laboratory safety awareness among undergraduate medical science students and laboratory workers at major hospitals in Taif, Saudi Arabia.

A fatal case of disseminated nocardiosis due to Nocardia otitidiscaviarum resistant to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole: case report and literature review.

Background: Disseminated nocardiosis still causes significant morbidity and mortality and is often caused by Nocardia asteroides, N. basiliensis, and N. farcinica and are often treated with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX).

Recombinant expression and biophysical characterization of Mrt4 protein that involved in mRNA turnover and ribosome assembly from .

The mRNA turnover and ribosome assembly are facilitated by Mrt4 protein from . In present study, we are reporting the cloning, expression and homogeneous purification of recombinant Mrt4. Mrt4 is a 236-amino-acid-long nuclear protein that plays a very crucial role in mRNA turnover and ribosome assembly during the translation process.

OCCUPATIONAL DOSE OF OPERATORS OF NUCLEAR MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGES USED IN PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION IN SAUDI ARABIA USING THERMOLUMINESCENT DOSEMETERS.

The aim of this study was to estimate the radiation effective doses for operators of nuclear moisture density gauges that are used in pavement construction in the road industry in Saudi Arabia from 2016 to 2019. The effective doses of 278 workers were estimated using thermoluminescent dosemeters (TLD-700). The analysis of the dosimetry data revealed that the mean annual effective dose for all workers averaged over the study period was 0.

Anxiety among multiparous women in the Al-Qatif sector of KSA: A mixed-method study.

Objective: Anxiety disorders are among the leading causes of disability worldwide. Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterised as a state of excessive anxiety for six months or more, which is difficult to control and is not triggered by a specific situation or stressor. This study aims to assess the relationship between GAD and multiparity.

The Antimicrobial Activities of Silver Nanoparticles from Aqueous Extract of Grape Seeds against Pathogenic Bacteria and Fungi.

Grape seed extract (GSE) is a natural source of polyphenolic compounds and secondary metabolites, which have been tested for their possible antimicrobial activities. In the current study, we tested the antibacterial and antifungal activities of aqueous GSE and the biosynthesized silver nanoparticles loaded with GSE (GSE-AgNPs) against different pathogens. The biosynthesized GSE-AgNPs were assessed by UV spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering (DLS), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS).

ASSESSMENT OF EXTERNAL OCCUPATIONAL DOSE OF PHOSPHATE MINE WORKERS IN SAUDI ARABIA USING THERMOLUMINESCENT DOSEMETERS.

Workers in the mining industry face the problem of radiation exposure from naturally occurring radioactive materials. Thus, this study aimed to estimate a Hp (10) doses for mine workers in the phosphate mining industry in Saudi Arabia. The personal dose equivalent [Hp (10)] of 606 mine workers in the phosphate mining industry in Saudi Arabia were obtained from 2016 to 2019 using thermoluminescent dosemeters (TLDs).

Investigation of optimum minimum segment width on VMAT plan quality and deliverability: A comprehensive dosimetric and clinical evaluation using DVH analysis.

Purpose: Minimum segment width (MSW) plays a fundamental role in the shaping of optimized apertures and creation of segments of varying sizes and shapes in complex radiotherapy treatment plans. The purpose of this work was to study the effect of MSW on dose distribution in patients planned with VMAT for various treatment sites using dose volume histogram (DVH) analysis.

Materials And Methods: For the validation of optimum MSW, 125 clinical treatment plans were evaluated.

Delayed presentation of massive haemoptysis from aortic aneurysm after aortic coarctation repair (a case report).

Introduction: Massive haemoptysis refers to coughing and losing a huge amount of blood in a 24-hour period. It's a life-threatening condition with high mortality rate.

Case Presentation: We report a rare case of massive haemoptysis in a 60-year-old female patient who had aortic coarctation repair 30 years ago.