Landscape of somatic mutations in breast cancer: new opportunities for targeted therapies in Saudi Arabian patients.

Breast cancer (BCa) ranks first in incidence rate among cancers in Arab females. The association between genetic polymorphisms in tumor suppressor genes and the risk of BCa has been studied in many ethnic populations with conflicting conclusions while Arab females and Saudi Arabian studies are still lacking. We screened a cohort of Saudi BCa patients by NGS using a bespoke gene panel to clarify the genetic landscape of this population, correlating and assessing genetic findings with clinical outcomes.

Prevalence of Anemia and Associated Risk Factors Among Non-Pregnant Women in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Iron deficiency is known to be the most common nutritional disorder. About 30% of the world's population is iron deficient (ID). Women are more likely to be exposed to anemia than men, which is an epidemic public health problem.

Anthropometry, bone mineral density and risk of breast cancer in premenopausal and postmenopausal Saudi women.

Introduction: Anthropometry and bone mineral density are linked to hormonal imbalance, which plays a possible role in breast carcinogenesis. The current study was designed to explore the relationship between selected anthropometric and bone mineral density parameters and the risk of breast cancer in premenopausal and postmenopausal Saudi women.

Material And Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among premenopausal ( = 308) and postmenopausal ( = 148) women at two Medical Cities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from May 2015 to June 2016.

Vitamin D Deficiency and Associated Risk Factors in Women from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Vitamin D deficiency is an epidemic public health problem worldwide. It is common in the Middle East and is more severe in women. This cross-sectional study was conducted to assess vitamin D deficiency and associated risk factors in women living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.