Publications by authors named "Ghaida Alanazi"
The human digestive system contains approximately 100 trillion bacteria. The gut microbiota is an emerging field of research that is associated with specific biological processes in many diseases, including cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, brain disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer. Emerging evidence indicates that the gut microbiota affects the response to anticancer therapies by modulating the host immune system.
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- * A recent study surveyed 3,238 adults in Saudi Arabia, finding that around 41% had undergone plastic surgery, with breast augmentation being the most common procedure.
- * Factors influencing the decision for surgery included a focus on appearance enhancement, with the majority of participants being young, married women, many of whom had low income and a basic education.
The prevalence of anemia during pregnancy in Saudi Arabia is variable. Nulliparous, multiparous >3, and multi-gravidity are associated risk factors with a higher incidence of anemia during pregnancy. Other risk factors comprised working, women in university, past history of anemia, obesity, women younger than 25 years, low income, longer menstrual cycle >5 days, bleeding during pregnancy, reduced birth spacing, a low level of education, and decreased intake of iron-rich foods.
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