Socioeconomic Disparities in Diagnosis-to-Treatment Time Among Patients Diagnosed With Breast Cancer in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Tertiary Care Center.

Introduction Despite Saudi Arabia's' free healthcare system, breast cancer (BC) has a major impact on affected individuals. Previous studies have shown that socioeconomic variables could contribute to inequities in receiving treatment. Although early detection and treatment are essential, delays are frequently influenced by either insurance status or other socioeconomic variables.

Beyond urinalysis: evaluation of various clinical and laboratory reflex criteria to warrant urine culture collection in the emergency department.

Background: Clinical criteria are essential for diagnosing urinary tract infections (UTIs) followed by urine testing, including urinalysis (UA). No study has evaluated the potential related factors that may guide the appropriate collection of urine cultures. Therefore, we aimed to assess the factors that may guide the appropriate collection of urine cultures.

Comparing the Outcomes of Scalpel and Diathermocoagulation Dissection in Abdominoplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Abdominoplasty, an emerging surgical procedure worldwide, associated with complications, as seroma, infection, and hematoma. This systematic review and meta-analysis compare the outcomes of abdominoplasty procedures performed using a scalpel versus a diathermocoagulation device (diathermy monopolar electrocautery), aiming to find a safer approach with fewer complications.

Methods: We conducted a systematic search in November 2023 using PubMed, Ovid Medline, and Ovid Chocrane databases.

Corrigendum: Individuals' Self-Reactions Toward COVID-19 Pandemic in Relation to the Awareness of the Disease, and Psychological Hardiness in Saudi Arabia.

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Individuals' Self-Reactions Toward COVID-19 Pandemic in Relation to the Awareness of the Disease, and Psychological Hardiness in Saudi Arabia.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak around the world has caused public health concerns and changes in peoples' behaviors and psychological distress. The pandemic impacts on human behavior, emotions, and cognition, leading to diverse reactions in relation to awareness of the disease. However, there is little understanding around the psychological impacts of the pandemic and strategies to overcome this impact.