Publications by authors named "Atheer Alshamakhi"

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  • * Factors significantly associated with the development of AKI include older age, severe anemia, pre-operative high creatinine levels, complex surgeries, blood transfusions, and extended times on cardiopulmonary bypass.
  • * Despite a notable percentage requiring renal replacement therapy, only a small portion of those patients regained kidney function within three months, underscoring the need for future research on anemia's role in AKI.
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Introduction: For cardiac arrest victims, providing high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a fundamental component of initial care, especially in out-of-hospital settings. We sought to assess the knowledge of nonmedically trained individuals about CPR in case of cardiac arrest in the population of Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional survey containing 22 questions was administered to individuals aged ≥ 18 years who were not health-care providers.

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Background: Oral cancer (OC) is a cancer of the mucosal lip, oral cavity, and tongue and is linked to drinking, smoking, or both. After lymphoma and leukemia, oral cancer is the third most common malignancy in Saudi Arabia.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive, analytical study was conducted in the Jazan province.

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This study aimed to measure the prevalence of adverse birth outcomes and associated factors among mothers from the Jazan region in Saudi, Arabia. This was a cross-sectional investigation where data was collected via a semi-structured questionnaire. The questionnaire was completed during interviews to assess data regarding the participants' demographics, morbidity, the reported adverse birth outcomes, and maternal complications during pregnancy.

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Background: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection that affects teens and adults in their early 20 s. Screening and HPV vaccination are important preventive measures to reduce cases of HPV and associated complications. Studies about HPV knowledge and vaccine acceptability are scarce in Saudi Arabia.

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The aim of this study was to measure anxiety levels and many co-factors that might influence the levels of anxiety during the COVID-19 outbreak in southern Saudi Arabia (KSA). A cross-sectional self-reporting survey was conducted to determine the level of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) symptoms related to COVID-19 and quarantining. We selected a convenience sample of eligible participants who had been invited online through social media apps.

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