Publications by authors named "Alaa Hakami"

Background: Burn injuries represent a significant public health concern, with the effectiveness of preventive measures and first aid largely dependent on public knowledge. This study aimed to evaluate the awareness of burn injury prevention and first aid management among adults in Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was administered to adults in Jazan using a structured questionnaire.

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Background: Organ transplantation is inherently dependent on the availability of organ donors. There is a noticeable paucity of literature addressing the rates of organ donation registration and the awareness of Islamic regulations (Fatwa) regarding organ donation within Saudi Arabia. Our study aimed to evaluate the level of organ donation registration, awareness of Islamic regulations, and knowledge of the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation (SCOT) within the Saudi society.

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: Skin problems are a widespread issue that affects people in both developing and wealthy countries, posing significant public health concerns. These disorders can profoundly impact individuals' social and psychological well-being. In this study, we aimed to determine the prevalence of the most common skin diseases in the Jazan region of southwestern Saudi Arabia and investigate their impact on patients' quality of life and psychological and social well-being.

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Introduction And Importance: Idiopathic Sclerosing Encapsulating Peritonitis (ISEP) is an uncommon condition of intestinal bowel obstruction due to encapsulation of the abdominal organs in a thick fibro-collagenous membrane. The case presented here describes the emergency acute presentation of septic peritonitis discovered intraoperatively upon laparotomy.

Case Presentation: A middle-aged woman was admitted to the emergency department and presented with generalized colicky abdominal pain associated with repetitive vomiting, abdominal distention, and absolute constipation.

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Background: Sickle cell diseases (SCD) are a group of inherited disorders that lead to abnormal beta subunits of hemoglobin (Hb) and are characterized by several complications which can be life-threatening. The prevalence of this disease is high in Jazan province, Saudi Arabia. The current protocol for the treatment of SCD is mainly based on alleviating signs and symptoms to avoid severe complications.

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