Publications by authors named "Ghidaa Alghamdi"
Purpose: Cervical spine injuries (CSIs) are a growing concern, leading to severe and permanent disabilities. Educating the public about these injuries and appropriate emergency responses is crucial to prevent irreversible damage, minimize disability, and save lives, especially with the rising number of trauma victims worldwide. Herein, we assessed the awareness of CSIs, trauma identification, and first-aid procedures among adults in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
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- The study examined clinical results of optic neuritis (ON) patients at King Abdullah Medical Center in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
- Out of 15 patients, 73.3% had ON caused by multiple sclerosis (MS) and 26.7% by neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), with 60% experiencing bilateral ON.
- The duration of ON significantly affected visual prognosis, with longer disease durations leading to more residual vision loss, highlighting that women were more frequently affected by ON.
Introduction: Stroke, a condition that disrupts brain function and can result in long-lasting clinical symptoms or death, remains a substantial global health concern. General awareness of stroke leads to a proper response to stroke, pursuit of medical treatment, and a better outcome. Our study aims to explore how the general Saudi Arabian population responds to stroke, investigate the relationship between stroke knowledge and appropriate actions, and identify the most relied upon medical information source about stroke among the public.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Exercise in patients with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) found to improve symptom management and regain function. Whether exercise lowers neurofilament light chain (NfL), neuroaxonal injury biomarker, in MS remains unknown with conflicting findings. In this study, we aimed to assess the interaction between exercise and NfL levels in pwMS.
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- The 2023 Hajj pilgrimage in Makkah saw over two million pilgrims participating in rituals, raising concerns about musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries due to the physically demanding nature of the event.
- A study involving 463 pilgrims found that muscular injuries were the most common, followed by bony and joint injuries, with fatigue identified as the primary cause for many injuries.
- The findings highlight a significant public health issue, indicating a need for increased awareness and intervention by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health to address these injuries among pilgrims.