Publications by authors named "Fahad A Al Dihan"

Introduction Amblyopia is a neurodevelopmental disorder of the visual cortex that usually occurs due to abnormal visual development early in life. The clinical importance of amblyopia is that it is a significant cause of visual loss in the pediatric population. Knowing and understanding amblyopia plays a crucial role in management since the earlier the intervention, the better the results.

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Introduction The use of robotic-assisted surgeries (RAS) has been growing in surgical specialties. It allows surgeons to perform higher-quality operations with fewer complications, mortality, and morbidity. However, there are a lot of misconceptions about RAS among patients.

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Article Synopsis
  • - Wiedemann-Rautenstrauch Syndrome (WRS) is a rare genetic disorder with symptoms like growth retardation, short stature, and mental impairment, typically caused by mutations in the POLR3A gene inherited in a recessive manner.
  • - This study presents new cases of WRS in three families from Oman and Saudi Arabia, discovering novel biallelic variants in the POLR3A gene that are linked to the syndrome.
  • - Advanced techniques like whole-exome sequencing and protein modeling were used to analyze the impact of these genetic changes, aiming to enhance the understanding of the disease's underlying genetic mechanisms and clinical features.
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Background Although syncope is a common emergency in medical settings, no research has yet evaluated the general population's awareness regarding it. This study investigated the general population's knowledge and awareness of syncope and if they could differentiate syncopal and non-syncopal causes of transient loss of consciousness (TLOC). Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted in Riyadh through a validated, self-administered Arabic questionnaire that was distributed to the general population through social media using Google Forms (convenience sampling).

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