Prevalence and Determinants of Diabetes in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.

Background: Diabetes is a major public health challenge in Saudi Arabia, with rising prevalence and significant associated complications. The increasing burden of diabetes in the region necessitates a comprehensive understanding of its prevalence, determinants, and the effectiveness of public health strategies. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and determinants of diabetes using online assessment tools.

Prevalence of stroke among patients with chronic kidney disease, Taif, Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence of stroke among chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients in Taif, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: A multicentric retrospective study was carried out from May 2021 to August 2022 on 4 dialysis centers in Taif, Saudi Arabia. With a total of 1857 CKD patients (aged ≥18 years old) participated in this study.

Podocin, mTOR, and CHOP dysregulation contributes to nephrotoxicity induced of lipopolysaccharide/diclofenac combination in rats: Curcumin and silymarin could afford protective effect.

Aim: Sepsis is a common cause of acute kidney injury (AKI). Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) are the main gram-negative bacterial cell wall component with a well-documented inflammatory impact. Diclofenac (DIC) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with a potential nephrotoxic effect.

Perceptions of Dietary Factors Promoting and Preventing Kidney Stones Among Taif City Population - A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background And Aim: Renal stones are the most common urological disorder resulting in different marked morbidities with different risk factors. This study aimed to assess the perceptions of the general population regarding dietary factors in promoting and preventing nephrolithiasis in the Taif region.

Methods: We carried out this cross-sectional study during a period of 4 months.

Prevalence of anosmia among COVID-19 patients in Taif City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: To assess the prevalence of anosmia in coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) patients. Coronavirus-19-related anosmia and hyposmia is a new emerging concept in the medical literature.

Methods: A retrospective study on COVID-19 patients with anosmia and hyposmia was performed during the period between May-July, 2020.