Cancer Stigma Among 800 Saudi Citizens: A Cross-Sectional Study and Literature Review.

Introduction: Cancer-related stigmatization is a noteworthy phenomenon, yet it has not received sufficient attention in public health studies. Despite recent advancements in treatment and improvements in survival, the burden of stigma remains a challenging concern for individuals diagnosed with cancer.

Aim: This study aims to assess the presence of cancer stigma in the Saudi Arabian population by using the Cancer Stigma Scale (CASS).

The Effect of Multiple Sclerosis on Family Planning Among Saudi Families.

Background Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common neurological disorders in the world, and it is the leading cause of non-traumatic disability among young adults. While genetic susceptibility plays a role in MS development, the condition is not directly hereditary. Nevertheless, MS tends to aggregate within families, with first-degree relatives of affected individuals facing a higher risk than the general population.

Awareness of the Link Between the Consumption of Ultra-Processed Food and Colorectal Cancer Risk in Saudi Arabia.

Introduction Cancer is a group of diseases with uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers. Increased intake of animal-source foods, sedentary lifestyle, decreased physical activity, and increased prevalence of excess body weight are independently associated with CRC risk.

Microcephalic Osteodysplastic Primordial Dwarfism Type II With Associated Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency in a Saudi Girl.

Microcephalic primordial dwarfism is a group of disorders that result in growth restriction and multiple morbidities. The condition is subdivided into three categories, with microcephalic osteodysplastic primordial dwarfism type II (MOPDII) being the most prevalent. Globally, only a few cases have been reported, with only available information about these disorders described in the literature.

Perceived awareness of sleep paralysis phenomenon (old hag syndrome) and its most common risk factors among people from Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: To assess prevalence and perception of sleep paralysis and its relationship with socioeconomic determinants, and risk factors in a cross-sectional sample of Saudi general population from Al-Ahsa city.

Methods: A cross-sectional sampling survey was conducted during 2020 to 2021. The targets were aged above 18 and belonged to Al-Ahsa.