Publications by authors named "Alsaedi A"

The use of AI in the healthcare sector is facing some formidable concerns raised by the practitioners themselves. This study aimed to establish the concerns that surround the adoption of AI among Saudi Arabian healthcare professionals. Materials and methods: This was a cross-sectional study using stratified convenience sampling from September to November 2024 across health facilities.

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Idlers are essential to conveyor systems, as well as supporting and guiding belts to ensure production efficiency. Proper idler maintenance prevents failures, reduces downtime, cuts costs, and improves reliability. Most studies on idler fault detection rely on supervised methods, which depend on large labelled datasets for training.

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  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI) often leads to endocrine issues, particularly dysfunction of the pituitary axis, with a prevalence of about 33% according to the review of 52 studies and 7367 participants.
  • The study investigated the onset and prevalence of these dysfunctions over time, revealing that rates vary depending on the time since injury: highest in the first 3 months and somewhat consistent beyond one year.
  • Specific hormone deficiencies identified included Growth Hormone (18%), adrenocorticotropic hormone (10%), pituitary-gonadal hormones (16%), and thyroid-stimulating hormone (6%), indicating that ongoing monitoring of these hormone levels is essential for individuals recovering from TBI.
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Introduction: As the pharmaceutical advertising landscape evolves with digital advancements, this study examines public awareness and perceptions of medication advertisements in Saudi Arabia. It focuses on the effects of regulatory frameworks and evaluates how they influence public understanding and attitudes toward these advertisements.

Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted using an electronic survey in Saudi Arabia in December 2023.

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Background: Cervical cancer is a significant global health issue, with low screening uptake rates in many regions, including Saudi Arabia. This study sought to understand the barriers and enablers of cervical cancer screening among Saudi women, particularly in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: To identify barriers and enablers influencing cervical cancer screening uptake among Saudi women.

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Introduction: Radiography is a crucial healthcare specialty that requires ongoing research to advance imaging technologies and techniques. Despite this, radiographers are faced with obstacles such as time constraints, lack of resources, and the need for training on new technologies, which can discourage their research involvement. This study aims to provide a more representative understanding of the radiography research culture in Saudi Arabia, building upon previous studies.

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Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a major cause of acute neuropathy worldwide. The accurate classification of GBS subtypes is essential for diagnosis and prognosis, with acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy generally linked to more favorable outcomes. This case report examines a 65-year-old Sudanese man who experienced a six-day progression of symmetrical lower limb weakness and numbness, which rapidly escalated to significant motor impairment.

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Background: Migraine is a disabling disease that poses a significant societal burden. Migraine is a major cause of disability. Migraine is the eighth leading disease-causing disability in the population.

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Background: Brucellosis is a bacterial zoonotic infection that is endemic in Saudi Arabia and associated with clinical and economic impacts. Several studies from countries endemic for brucellosis evaluated the knowledge and attitude of livestock farmers regarding brucellosis. However, no such study was conducted in Saudi Arabia.

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Background Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal chronic disorder associated with symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation. One of the factors that could affect the pathogenesis of IBS is depression, a common psychological disorder that causes social and physical disability and affects productivity. A number of Saudi teachers were found to have depression, which was linked with multiple risk factors including chronic illnesses.

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Introduction: Intermittent fasting (IF) represents a dietary intervention similar to caloric restriction, characterized by the strategic limitation of food consumption. Among the diverse array of practices for IF, Ramadan IF (RIF), a religious observance in Islam, mandates that healthy adult Muslims abstain from both food and drinks during daylight hours. In sports, researchers have extensively studied IF effects on health, including sleep and physical performance, but its impact on cognitive functions during RIF remains understudied.

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  • * The paper proposes a hybrid model utilizing deep learning techniques, combining Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) classifiers to recognize Arabic Sign Language (ArSL) through spatial and temporal analysis of sign gestures.
  • * The model was tested with a dataset of 20 words and achieved high accuracy rates (94.40% for CNN and 82.70% for LSTM), showing potential to improve communication for the hearing-impaired community in Saudi Arabia and promote inclusivity.
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Introduction: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus (DM). It occurs due to a decrease in the level of insulin and an increase in the level of glucose in the blood, which makes cells unable to use glucose as an energy source and begin to break fat into ketones; an overload of ketones levels in the blood can lead to DKA. The aim of the study is to assess awareness of DKA among diabetic patients and their caregivers in Makkah City, Saudi Arabia.

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Introduction: The Coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic undoubtedly ranks among the most health-impacting pandemics throughout medical history. Although the COVID-19 global public health emergency has ended, lessons need to be learned to be more ready to face similar pandemics in the future. Few studies in Saudi Arabia discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on autoimmune rheumatic disease (AIRD) patients.

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New derivatives of tropane scaffold were prepared from the reaction of their thione or thioamide derivatives with α-halocarbonyl compounds. The structures of all new derivatives were assured and proved with their spectral data. The novel tropane derivatives were examined for their cytotoxicity on two colon tumor cell lines; Caco2 and HCT116 cells.

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Background: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune inflammatory condition affecting multiple systems. Cardiovascular morbidity is a significant concern, with around 25% of SLE patients experiencing cardiac complications.

Objective: This study aims to determine the prevalence of cardiovascular morbidity in SLE patients in King Fahad Medical City (KFMC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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  • Klebsiella pneumoniae is a significant healthcare threat due to the rise of hypervirulent and multidrug-resistant strains, which poses challenges in treatment options.
  • A genomic analysis of 328 MDR K. pneumoniae strains from a hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, revealed the dominance of Clonal Complex 14, particularly the ST2096 strain, which has shown continuous expansion.
  • The study highlights the strains' ability to acquire resistance genes and their high virulence, with significant clinical implications that underscore the need for monitoring and understanding these emerging strains to prevent outbreaks.
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Thyroid nodules (TNs) are prevalent and found in up to 50% of individuals. While most TNs are benign, some can be malignant. The evaluation of TNs is crucial to rule out malignancy and identify those requiring surgical intervention.

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This paper proposes a novel iterative algorithm for the joint state and parameter estimation of bilinear state-space systems disturbed by colored noise. Estimating the states and parameters of such systems is challenging due to their nonlinearity and greater number of parameters compared to linear systems. Our method is to modify the Kalman filtering appropriately to estimate the unknown states of bilinear systems.

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Intracranial dermoid cysts, rare congenital lesions originating from ectodermal elements during neural tube closure, are explored in the context of a 45-year-old female presenting with a sudden-onset severe headache, nausea, and vomiting. A thorough neurological examination revealed no focal deficits, prompting a computed tomography scan that identified multiple extra-axial intracranial fat density lesions indicative of dermoid cysts. Laboratory and cerebrospinal fluid analysis confirmed inflammatory changes, characterized by an increased white blood cell count.

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Hemophilia is a serious X-linked inheritance coagulation factor deficiency. Clinically, prolonged bleeding or delayed clotting in any area of vascular disturbance is the main manifestation of all hemophilia. We presented a 23-year-old male with a history of left sensory esotropia since the age of three.

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In this study, we assess healthcare providers' adherence to therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) guidelines for gentamicin in neonates. Conducted at the Maternity and Children's Hospital in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, from July 2020 to July 2022, it retrospectively analyzed the compliance of healthcare workers in managing neonates treated with gentamicin. Covering 410 neonates, primarily diagnosed with respiratory distress (56%) and sepsis (32%), the study revealed that while a majority of trough and peak levels conformed to guidelines, substantial deviations were noted in cases of respiratory distress.

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Mycobacterial avium complex (MAC) is one of the non-tuberculous mycobacterium (NTM) that is known to cause pulmonary disease (PD). MAC PD is diagnosed by fulfilling all of the following: presence of respiratory symptoms, imaging studies compatible with pulmonary disease, and isolation of the mycobacterium from either sputum or bronchial wash in symptomatic patients (isolation of at least two sputum specimens or at least one bronchial wash specimen). A mutation in the solute carrier family 11, member 1 (SLC11A1) gene has been associated with Mycobacteria infections, including MAC.

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Background Childhood obesity is an alarming health problem. Early feeding habits and factors are among the etiological factors contributing to obesity. Objectives The objective of this study is to evaluate the correlation between breastfeeding, alongside other relevant factors, and their potential role as preventative measures against obesity.

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