Publications by authors named "Asiri S"

Intrarenal foreign bodies are rare and could be iatrogenic through direct penetration, penetration through the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), or retrograde migration from the lower urinary tract. We present Intraoperatively incidental findings of an intrarenal foreign body during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) with no previous urological intervention. However, there is a significant multiple percutaneous liver abscess drainage and endoscopic procedures.

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The importance of eyebrows in facial aesthetics has long been recognized, and eyebrows restoration is carried out by carefully depositing pigments into the epidermis. This cosmetic procedure is known as microblading, and it is very popular because of the progress made on social media platforms. This study was designed to determine the awareness of eyebrow microblading, complication and laser removal in general population of Saudi Arabia.

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Rhinoplasty and lip lift surgeries are pivotal procedures in facial aesthetics, addressing nose and lip enhancements, respectively. The concurrent execution of these surgeries has gained popularity for achieving improved facial balance and harmony. However, data on the outcomes of combined rhinoplasty and lip lift procedures remain limited.

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Background And Objective: Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD), is a skin injury brought on by protracted exposure to urine or feces in the gluteal, sacral, or perianal regions. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate nurses' level of knowledge, attitudes, social pressure, and intention to prevent IAD and to explore the factors that explain nurses' intention to prevent incontinence-associated dermatitis.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among staff nurses from two designated hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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  • The text discusses the importance of understanding oral habits, especially for children, highlighting that parents play a crucial role in promoting oral health and preventing malocclusion through their knowledge and attitudes toward these habits.
  • The study aims to assess parents' awareness of harmful oral habits and their understanding of appliances designed to break these habits in Alkharj, Saudi Arabia.
  • The findings reveal that while many parents are aware of harmful oral habits, they lack detailed knowledge about the interventions needed, which could lead to future dental issues that require more serious treatments like orthodontics or surgery.
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Background And Objective: Health literacy is the cognitive and social abilities that influence a person's motivation and capacity to learn, comprehend, and use information to improve and maintain good health. We aimed to investigate Healthcare Students' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding Health Literacy in the Riyadh Province of Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This study used prevalidated electronic questionnaires among healthcare undergraduates from colleges affiliated with Saudi University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from December to April 2024.

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  • Psoriasis is a lifelong skin condition, and Tofacitinib, a type of JAK inhibitor, may help improve skin lesions and overall patient outcomes, but it also carries risks like increased infections due to its immunosuppressive nature.
  • A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted, following specific guidelines, to compare the safety of Tofacitinib against placebo, focusing on the occurrence of serious infections and other adverse effects among participants.
  • Among 998 studies, only six randomized controlled trials with 2,516 psoriasis patients were included; the results indicated increased risks of herpes zoster and respiratory infections, but no significant differences in safety outcomes were found between those taking Tofacitinib and those receiving a placebo
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  • The study aimed to evaluate the validity of the Arabic translations of the Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Scale (VADRS-A) through analyses involving parents and teachers in Saudi Arabia.
  • It included a sample of 1,812 participants, assessing children aged 5 to 12, with parents rating the Arabic Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Parent Rating Scale (VADPRS-A) and teachers using the Arabic Vanderbilt ADHD Diagnostic Teacher Rating Scale (VADTRS-A).
  • Results showed a strong consistency and correlation among the factors of both scales, with high percentages of variance explained (59% for VADPRS-A and 69.20% for VADTRS-A), indicating their effectiveness in diagnosing ADHD.
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Background: Obesity among healthcare students (HCs)is a growing concern that needs to be addressed. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, awareness, perceptions, practice, and preparedness of obesity, and associated factors among undergraduate HCs.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2023 to March 2024 using an online prevalidated questionnaire, to assess clinical aspects of obesity.

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Statins differ in their solubility. Some previous studies suggested a difference in clinical efficacy and adverse events between hydrophilic and lipophilic statins. The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of hydrophilic and lipophilic statins in patients with acute coronary syndrome.

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Introduction: Orthodontic treatment can alter the oral environment, leading to plaque accumulation and changes in microbial colonization. This study aimed to assess microbiological changes in 10 to 16-year-old children undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment.

Methodology: The study included children aged 10-16 years, with one group wearing fixed orthodontic appliances and a control group without brackets.

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This research paper focused on enhancing the physico-chemical attributes, antioxidant capacity, and antibacterial effectiveness of dry ginger extract through sonication as an assistant extraction treatment. Ginger, resulting from the rhizome of Roscoe, is known for its culinary and medicinal uses outstanding to its antioxidant and antimicrobial possessions from phenolic acids and flavonoids. The study explored the use of sonication as an assistant extraction method and found that it significantly augmented the total phenolic content of the ginger extract by 28 % compared to traditional extraction methods, reaching 10.

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The Hajj is an annual mass gathering of people in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Respiratory infections are common due to their potential for rapid spread in crowded settings. There is a lack of data regarding the effectiveness of face masks in preventing respiratory tract infections (RTIs), specifically during Hajj.

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BACKGROUND Chat Generative Pre-Trained (ChatGPT) Transformer was created by OpenAI and has a powerful tool used in research. This study aimed to assess the awareness and perceptions of ChatGPT among researchers and academicians at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. MATERIAL AND METHODS A self-administered cross-sectional study was conducted among academicians and researchers from November 2023 to March 2024 using electronic questionnaires prepared in Google Forms.

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BACKGROUND Hemangiomas of the adrenal gland are rare benign non-functional tumors arising from the gland's vascular endothelium. Adrenal hemangiomas are rare in clinical settings, often discovered incidentally during an unrelated diagnostic investigation. CASE REPORT A 39-year-old man presented with a heterogeneous, enhancing 4.

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Lung cancer, a relentless and challenging disease, demands unwavering attention in drug design research. Single-target drugs have yielded limited success, unable to effectively address this malignancy's profound heterogeneity and often developed resistance. Consequently, the clarion call for lung cancer drug design echoes louder than ever, and multitargeted drug design emerges as an imperative approach in this landscape, which is done by concurrently targeting multiple proteins and pathways and offering a beacon of hope.

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Introduction: Globally, healthcare organizations have transitioned from paper-based documentation to electronic health records (EHR), including in Saudi Arabia. However, the adoption of EHR at the national level in Saudi Arabia needs more attention. Thus, this study aimed to determine the workflow integration of EHR and associated factors.

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Introduction: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that affects both men and women differently and has a variety of multisystemic symptoms. One of the diseases most often affected target organs is the skin. Different ethnic and racial groupings may display variations in disease incidence, clinical heterogeneity, and severity depending on environmental, cultural, or genetic factors.

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Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a significant mental health concern affecting mothers globally. However, research on PPD prevalence and risk factors in Najran City, Saudi Arabia, is limited.

Study Aim: this cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with PPD among mothers in Najran City.

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  • Medication errors are a significant threat to patient safety and healthcare costs; this study examines how interprofessional communication affects these error rates, aiming to propose strategies for better communication among healthcare workers.
  • A survey conducted in Saudi Arabia, with 1165 healthcare professionals responding, found that older and more experienced workers in hospitals demonstrate better communication, while those in non-traditional settings and newer professionals face challenges.
  • The study concludes that enhancing interprofessional communication is essential for reducing medication errors, recommending focused training for less experienced staff and those in unconventional healthcare environments.
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  • This research assessed the chemical composition of Reichb and examined its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, acute oral toxicity, and antinociceptive (pain-relieving) effects, finding chloroform and ethyl acetate fractions to be the most effective.
  • The study confirmed that the crude methanolic extract had no toxicity at doses up to 3,000 mg/kg and demonstrated significantly stronger antinociceptive effects compared to standard drugs, particularly in formalin tests.
  • Additionally, the research identified 18 compounds in the crude plant extract and highlighted that the potent anti-inflammatory action is due to inhibition of COX-2 and 5-LOX pathways, suggesting Reichb could be a valuable natural therapeutic option for treating inflammation
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  • * Researchers isolated and characterized bioactive compounds from this plant, discovering two primary compounds that showed significant anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects in tests.
  • * The findings suggest that these isolated compounds could serve as effective and safe alternatives for managing pain and inflammation based on their strong performance in various assays.
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  • Habenaira plantaginea is an orchid native to Asia, known for its potential healing properties, particularly in pain and inflammation, although prior research on its compounds was lacking.
  • This study aimed to explore the analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects of isolated compounds from the plant, particularly focusing on the most effective chloroform sub-fraction (Cf-4) through various in vitro tests.
  • The Cf-4 sub-fraction showed strong COX-2 and 5-LOX inhibitory activity, which are key enzymes involved in inflammation, and also demonstrated significant antioxidant capabilities against several free radical assays.
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Purpose: Surgical resection of magnetoencephalography (MEG) dipole clusters, reconstructed from interictal epileptiform discharges, is associated with favorable seizure outcomes. However, the relation of MEG cluster resection to the surgical resection volume is not known nor is it clear whether this association is direct and causal, or it may be mediated by the resection volume or other predictive factors. This study aims to clarify these open questions and assess the diagnostic accuracy of MEG in our center.

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We propose a scheme to control the Goos-Hänchen (GH) shift of TE and TM reflected light beams in a double-prism structure, where a three-level Raman gain medium is filling the gap between the two prisms. We find that it is possible to control the GH shift in this structure by externally adjusting the optical properties of the Raman gain atomic medium while the gap width between the two prisms is fixed. Inspired by recent successful implementation of the double-prism configuration with an air gap to measure the GH shift, we expected that our proposal to control the GH shift can be achieved experimentally and used in different potential applications of the GH shift.

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