Web-Based Educational Resources for Patients with Sickle Cell Disease: Availability and Reliability.

Purpose: Arabic is the primary language used in the Middle East, where sickle cell disease (SCD) is prevalent. This study aims to quantify Arabic web educational materials for patients with SCD and provide a descriptive standardized assessment.

Methods And Materials: This retrospective, descriptive study aimed to analyze Arabic websites on SCD through the Discern instrument and JAMA benchmark.

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Masked by Severe Preeclampsia: A Case Report.

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is an exceptionally rare complication during pregnancy and even rarer when it coincides with severe preeclampsia in the same index pregnancy. We report the case of a 36-year-old female who presented with confusion at 38 weeks of gestation. Although her signs and symptoms strongly suggested severe preeclampsia, she was expected to make a full recovery after an emergency C-section.

Content Analysis of Arabic Websites As Patient Resources for Osteoporosis.

Background: Osteoporosis is a prevalent metabolic bone disease in the Middle East. Middle Easterners rely on the Internet as a source of information about osteoporosis and its treatment. Adequate awareness can help to prevent osteoporosis and its complications.

Lifestyle and Chemicals: Exploring Behavioral Habits Related to Endocrine Disruptor Exposure Among the General Population of Saudi Arabia.

Background: Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) interfere with hormonal systems, potentially causing metabolic, reproductive, and neurological issues, as well as hormone-related cancers. Found in everyday products, EDCs accumulate in body tissues over time, with adverse effects depending on the dose and duration of exposure. This study aims to explore behaviors related to EDC exposure among Saudi citizens to assess the need for further risk reduction interventions.

Is ChatGPT a Reliable Source of Patient Information on Asthma?

Introduction: ChatGPT (OpenAI, San Francisco, CA, USA) is a novel artificial intelligence (AI) application that is used by millions of people, and the numbers are growing by the day. Because it has the potential to be a source of patient information, the study aimed to evaluate the ability of ChatGPT to answer frequently asked questions (FAQs) about asthma with consistent reliability, acceptability, and easy readability.

Methods: We collected 30 FAQs about asthma from the Global Initiative for Asthma website.