Incidence of Cochlear Implantation Complications in Saudi Arabia: A Comprehensive Systematic Review of the Literature.

This review aimed to determine the incidence of complications associated with cochlear implants (CI) in Saudi Arabia. We systematically searched PubMed, AIRE, OaIster, MEDLINE, Directory of Open Access Journals, Scopus, and Ovid from inception to January 2024. The review protocol was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) (ID: CRD42023486687).

Anti-NMDA Autoimmune Encephalitis Post-COVID-19 Vaccination in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report.

Post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination encephalitis is rarely reported particularly in the pediatric population. Herein, we report the first case of postvaccination anti-N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) encephalitis in close temporal association with receiving COVID-19 vaccine in a pediatric patient. The patient is a 13-year-old female who received the first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and presented with subacute neurological and psychiatric symptoms and eventually confirmed the diagnosis of anti-NMDA autoimmune encephalitis.

Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a commonly found global functional pathology with no detectable structural changes. It affects the quality of life and often coexists with psychiatric and somatic issues. We reviewed all articles published between 1990 and April 2023.

Assessment of Knowledge and Perception Regarding Deep Brain Stimulation Among Medical Students in Saudi Arabia.

Background:  Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical procedure approved for treating psychiatric and movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease (PD), essential tremor, dystonia, and other neurological conditions. The widespread use of DBS may not be reflected in the medical education curricula in Saudi universities, thus jeopardizing future patients' access to it. This study aims to investigate the knowledge and attitudes of medical students toward DBS as a therapeutic option.

Primary Intracranial Solitary Fibrous Tumor With Metachronous Pulmonary and Bone Metastasis: A Case Report.

An intracranial solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) is a rare and aggressive tumor with a high propensity for locoregional recurrence and distant metastasis. The formerly used collective term for this tumor, "solitary fibrous tumor/hemangiopericytoma", has recently fallen out of use and is now commonly replaced with the term "solitary fibrous tumor". We describe a rare case of intracranial SFT with simultaneous metastasis to the spine, the right humerus, and the lungs four years after resection and radiotherapy of the primary tumor.

Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccines (Pfizer, AstraZeneca) in Saudi Arabia, Eastern Province.

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) virus has wreaked havoc on the planet, causing death and illness. Effective vaccination to eradicate the virus is the best approach to safeguarding the globe from it. Our study is considered one of the earliest studies conducted to determine the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines.