Awareness and Knowledge of Developmental Coordination Disorder Among Healthcare Professionals in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a lifelong neurological disorder impairing the coordination and planning of motor and sensory tasks. Its functional manifestation includes difficulties in various aspects of daily living, making early diagnosis and management essential. This cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study targeted healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province who work with children under the age of 18.

Obstacles to effective communication between physical/occupational therapists and patients in the Saudi Arabian context: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Effective communication between healthcare providers and patients is essential for high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Barriers to communication can lead to misunderstandings and poorer health outcomes. This study aims to identify communication obstacles between physical/occupational therapists (PTs/OTs) and patients in the Saudi Arabian context.

Primary health care professionals' opinions regarding continuing medical education: A cross sectional study.

Continuing medical education (CME) is the foremost among the learning strategies that enhance knowledge and skills within the medical profession. This study aimed to evaluate primary healthcare professionals' CME in Abha City. A total of 267 primary health care (PHC) professionals.

A framework for fused deposition modelling process evaluation using multivariate process capability analysis.

The rapid advancement of additive manufacturing (AM) requires researchers to keep up with these advancements by continually improving the AM processes. Improving manufacturing processes involves evaluating the process outputs and their conformity to the required specifications. Process capability indices, calculated using critical quality characteristics (QCs), have long been used in the evaluation process due to their proven effectiveness.

Green-synthesis of silver nanoparticles AgNPs from Podocarpus macrophyllus for targeting GBM and LGG brain cancers via NOTCH2 gene interactions.

Brain tumors, particularly Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) and Low-Grade Gliomas (LGG), present significant clinical challenges due to their aggressive nature and resistance to conventional treatments. Traditional therapies such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation are often limited in efficacy, necessitating novel therapeutic strategies. Nanotechnology, particularly the use of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs), offers a targeted and potentially more effective approach.

Applications of artificial intelligence in emergency and critical care diagnostics: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Artificial intelligence has come to be the highlight in almost all fields of science. It uses various models and algorithms to detect patterns and specific findings to diagnose a disease with utmost accuracy. With the increasing need for accurate and precise diagnosis of disease, employing artificial intelligence models and concepts in healthcare setup can be beneficial.

Neonatal Outcomes in Patients with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Treated with Metformin: A Retrospective Study in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common endocrine disease that can occur during pregnancy, increasing the risk of fetal morbidity and mortality. Metformin is a commonly used therapeutic approach for managing GDM. However, there is controversy regarding the effects of metformin on fetal outcomes during pregnancy.

Mind mapping to enhance critical thinking skills in respiratory therapy education.

Background: The objective of this study was to investigate the use of mind maps as an active teaching strategy to enhance critical thinking skills (CTSs) among respiratory therapy (RT) students in Saudi Arabia.

Materials And Methods: A total of 86 participants from two RT programs in Saudi Arabian Universities, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences and The Batterjie Medical College, were randomly assigned to either the mind map group (MMG) or the standard note-taking group (SNTG). With the quasi-experimental design and quantitative method, mean comparisons were made between the groups using an independent -test.

Evaluation of zirconia ceramics fabricated through DLP 3d printing process for dental applications.

Zirconia ceramics are versatile materials with remarkable properties such as a high thermal resistance, high fracture strength, and low thermal conductivity. They are chemically inert and highly wear- and corrosion-resistant, making them ideal for a wide range of applications in the aerospace, automotive, and biomedical fields. In dentistry, zirconia ceramics are used for veneers, crowns, bridges, and implants because of their biocompatibility.

Willingness to Pay for Telemedicine Services Among Uninsured Individuals in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

Purpose: This study aimed to explore the Willingness To Pay (WTP) of uninsured individuals in Saudi Arabia and the factors influencing their decisions regarding telemedicine services.

Patients And Methods: This study used a cross-sectional survey design and convenience sampling to gather data from respondents aged 18 years or older who had visited healthcare facilities at least once in the past year and were uninsured. WTP was determined using the contingent valuation method, and a two-part regression model was applied to analyze the factors influencing WTP.

International treatment outcomes of neonates on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) with persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN): a systematic review.

Background: PPHN is a common cause of neonatal respiratory failure and is still a serious condition and associated with high mortality.

Objectives: To compare the demographic variables, clinical characteristics, and treatment outcomes in neonates with PHHN who underwent ECMO and survived compared to neonates with PHHN who underwent ECMO and died.

Methods: We adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guideline and searched ProQuest, Medline, Embase, PubMed, CINAHL, Wiley online library, Scopus and Nature for studies on the development of PPHN in neonates who underwent ECMO, published from January 1, 2010 to May 31, 2023, with English language restriction.

Cervical orthosis does not improve postoperative pain following posterior cervical fusion: a randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: To determine whether postoperative neck pain in the first 4 weeks following multi-level posterior cervical fusion (PCF) with orthosis is equivalent to multi-level PCF without orthosis.

Methods: Patients were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to postoperative orthosis (CO) for 6 weeks or no orthosis (NO). Randomization was stratified by indication (traumatic vs.

Correction: The financial performance of private hospitals in Saudi Arabia: An investigation into the role of internal control and financial accountability.

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Assessment of knowledge of the new pregnancy and lactation labeling rule among pharmacists and physicians in Saudi Arabia.

Researchers in Saudi Arabia conducted this study to determine the level of familiarity that pharmacists and physicians possess with the pregnancy and lactation labeling rules established by the Food and Drug Administration. The present study included a cross-sectional survey conducted among pharmacists and physicians working in Saudi Arabia. The sample size was determined using the Rao sample size calculator.

Morphometric analysis of atlas lateral mass in Down syndrome cases with relevance to surgical intervention.

Purpose: Surgical stabilization of the Atlas vertebrae is indicated for severe atlantoaxial instability (AAI) in patients with Down syndrome (DS). This study aims to evaluate the morphological characteristics of the Atlas lateral mass (ALM) in patients with DS with regard to safe instrumentation for surgical stabilization and to compare them with non-syndromic group.

Methods: This multicenter, retrospective, case-control study included age- and sex-matched patients with and without DS aged > 7 years with a cervical computed tomography (CT) scan.

Prevalence and assessment of risk factors of chronic kidney disease in the ASIR region of Saudi Arabia.

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health concern in Saudi Arabia. The prevalence of CKD and associated risk factors in Saudi Arabia's general population are not efficiently studied. The goal of this research is to determine the prevalence rate of CKD in the ASIR region and its associated epidemiological risk factors.

Quality of Life in Children With Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Saudi Arabia.

Introduction: Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the esophagus that can adversely affect the quality of life (QOL) in children. We aim to investigate the burden of EoE on the QOL in children aged 2-18 years and identify factors that influence their QOL.

Method: A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted in six Saudi pediatric hospitals.

Evaluation of time to sputum smear conversion and its association with treatment outcomes among drug-resistant tuberculosis patients: a retrospective record-reviewing study.

This study examined the time to sputum smear and culture conversion and determinants of conversion, as well as variables associated with treatment outcomes among drug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis (DR-PTB) cases. The electronic database and written medical records of patients were utilized to assess the sociodemographic, clinical, microbiological, and treatment characteristics and outcomes of study participants. Among 736 patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB), the mean age was 36.

A transfer learning enabled approach for ocular disease detection and classification.

Ocular diseases pose significant challenges in timely diagnosis and effective treatment. Deep learning has emerged as a promising technique in medical image analysis, offering potential solutions for accurately detecting and classifying ocular diseases. In this research, we propose Ocular Net, a novel deep learning model for detecting and classifying ocular diseases, including Cataracts, Diabetic, Uveitis, and Glaucoma, using a large dataset of ocular images.

Foodborne botulism outbreak with potential new management options.

Objectives: To shed some light on a potential therapeutic modality that may facilitate resolution of botulism symptoms, namely 3,4-diaminopyridine (3,4-DAP).

Methods: In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we recently encountered a foodborne botulism outbreak that, luckily, was discovered early. In Prince Sultan Military Medical city, we admitted, during a period of approximately 3 weeks, 15 probable cases, 2 of which were excluded due to more likely alternative diagnoses.

Photoacoustic imaging in prostate cancer: A new paradigm for diagnosis and management.

The global health issue of prostate cancer (PCa) requires better diagnosis and treatment. Photoacoustic imaging (PAI) may change PCa management. This review examines PAI's principles, diagnostic role, and therapeutic guidance.