Diagnostic Accuracy of Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) in Thyroid Nodule Excision Cases.

Introduction: Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) for thyroid nodules has a high diagnostic accuracy, according to several studies worldwide. Patients who experienced preoperative FNAC had more optimal surgical treatment than others who did not perform FNAC. Therefore, achieving an accurate FNAC procedure appears to be an important tool for the proper management of thyroid nodules.

Assessing Medical Student Perceptions of Open-Book Exams for Self-Directed Learning.

Introduction  The landscape of medical education is constantly evolving, with innovative assessment methods being integrated to better align with the requirements of modern healthcare education. Among these, open-book exams (OBEs) represent a significant shift from traditional closed-book exams (CBEs), promising to enhance learning outcomes and better evaluate students' understanding of medical concepts. This study aims to explore the multifaceted impact of OBEs on medical students, including their perceptions, study behaviors, stress levels, and the cultivation of critical thinking and self-directed learning skills.

Knowledge about Breast Cancer and Barriers to Screening among Saudi Women in Al-Baha Region.

Objective: The aim of this study was to measure the knowledge about breast cancer and to identify the barriers in screening among Saudi women in the Al-Baha region. To achieve this, a cross-sectional study was conducted, involving 468 women, to assess their understanding of breast cancer and to explore the obstacles they face in accessing breast cancer screening services.

Methods: The cross-sectional study included 468 women from Al Baha, Saudi Arabia, starting from May 17, 2022, to May 17, 2023.

Knowledge and Awareness About Gastric Cancer Among the General Population in Al-Baha City, Saudi Arabia.

Background Gastric cancer is a significant health concern worldwide, and its incidence varies across different populations. This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge and awareness of gastric cancer among the general population in Al-Baha City, Saudi Arabia.  Methodology This is a cross-sectional study that was conducted among the residents of Al-Baha city older than 18 years.

Assessing the hepatoprotective effects of hesperidin on liver-associated disorders in albino rats with experimentally induced obesity and type II diabetes: A histological and biochemical study.

Unlabelled: Hesperidin (HSP) has multiple beneficial effects in verities of clinical situations including type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Aim: Determination of curative effects of HSP on the liver in T2DM rats through biochemical and histopathological studies.

Methods: Animals.

Public Awareness of Colorectal Cancer Screening in the Al-Baha Region, Saudi Arabia, 2022.

Background: According to the WHO, cancer is ranked as the second leading cause of death, accounting for an estimated 9.6 million deaths in 2018. This study aimed to assess public awareness about colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and the barriers that prevent Saudi individuals from undergoing CRC screening.

Oncology research in Saudi Arabia over a 10-year period. A synopsis.

Objectives: To assess the quality and quantity of Saudi publications in oncology over a 10-year period.

Methods: A systematic PubMed search was conducted between January 2008 and December 2017 to retrieve all Saudi oncology publications. Data about the articles was collected.

Patterns of thyroid cancer in Southwestern Saudi Arabia.

Objective: To examine the pattern of thyroid cancer, assess the magnitude of the problem, and evolve a management plan for such malignancies.

Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study of all thyroid cases operated at Aseer Central Hospital, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, between January 1998 and December 2007. Clinical presentations, management regimens, and recurrence were reviewed.

Nalidixic acid-resistant Salmonella enterica serotype typhi infection presenting with sub-intestinal obstruction and mesenteric adenitis.

Nalidixic acid-resistant Salmonella typhi NARST infections increase minimal inhibitory concentrations of fluoroquinolones, due to chromosomal mutations in the gene encoding DNA gyrase, and can lead to a delayed treatment response. This in turn alters the course of the disease allowing for a protracted period of illness and the occurrence of complications. In this case report, we present a patient from the Indian sub-continent, who was diagnosed with NARST complicated by sub-intestinal obstruction, her diagnosis, treatment, and subsequent recovery.

Spinal intramedullary cavernous hemangioma.

The spinal cord can be involved in a variety of disease processes. These can be congenital or acquired. An acute onset of symptoms usually allows a defined set of causes to be considered including trauma, ruptured vascular anomalies, demyelination, and myelitis.