Pleomorphic Adenoma - A Case Report on an Abnormal Mass.

Rationale: Pleomorphic adenoma (PA) is the most prevalent salivary gland tumour, accounting for 60%-80% of all benign salivary gland tumours, and frequently affects the parotid gland. Their epithelial and connective tissue origins can explain the 'pleomorphic' nature of tumours. This tumour is most common in women between 30 and 50 years.

Assessing the Presence of the Joint Commission International Accreditation Requirements in Western Saudi Arabia Hospital Pharmacies: A Cross-sectional Study.

Objective: The Central Board of Accreditation for Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI) the national Saudi accreditation body accredited most hospitals in Saudi Arabia whereas, the Joint Commission International (JCI) a well-known international accreditation body accredited some hospitals. We assessed Western Saudi Arabia hospital pharmacists' knowledge, opinions, and observations about pharmacy-related JCI accreditation criteria needed for hospitals.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey-based study conducted among pharmacy personnel working in the Ministry of Health (MOH), Military, and private hospitals in the Makkah region in western Saudi Arabia.

Novel Insight Into the Relationship of Vitamin D Hydroxylase and Vitamin D With Obesity in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Background: In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity, there is often a vitamin D deficiency, which is crucial for many physiological processes. The enzyme 25-D hydroxylase activates vitamin D, and its status has been linked to glucose and lipid metabolism in these patients. This study investigates the correlation between the levels of 25-D hydroxylase and 25-hydroxyvitamin D, and their impact on glucose and lipid metabolism in Saudi patients with T2DM and obesity.