Dates fruit effects on dyslipidemia among patients with Type-2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials.

Objectives: Dyslipidemias are major risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and other comorbidities. The focus on food and nutrition to prevent and treat cardiovascular risk factors including dyslipidemia is a paradigm shift. This is the first meta-analysis to assess the association of dates fruit and dyslipidemia in Type-2 diabetes.

Prediabetes and atrial fibrillation risk stratification, phenotyping, and possible reversal to normoglycemia.

Patients admitted with prediabetes and atrial fibrillation are at high risk for major adverse cardiac or cerebrovascular events independent of confounding variables. The shared pathophysiology between these three serious but common diseases and their association with atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk factors establish a vicious circle culminating in high atherogenicity. Because of that, it is of paramount importance to perform risk stratification of patients with prediabetes to define phenotypes that benefit from various interventions.

Vitamin D supplementations and mortality among patients with moderate/severe COVID-19: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Background: Vitamin D deficiency is associated with severe COVID 19 and poor outcomes. However, the role of Vitamin D supplementation on mortality is controversial. The current meta analysis aimed to investigate the same among patients with COVID 19.

Glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists: Role of the gut in hypoglycemia unawareness, and the rationale in type 1 diabetes.

Type 1 diabetes is increasing and the majority of patients have poor glycemic control. Although advanced technology and nanoparticle use have greatly enhanced insulin delivery and glucose monitoring, weight gain and hypoglycemia remain major challenges and a constant source of concern for patients with type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes shares some pathophysiology with type 2 diabetes, and an overlap has been reported.

The Efficacy and Safety of Inclisiran for Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) in Patients With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD): A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.

This systematic review synthesizes current evidence to evaluate the safety and efficacy of inclisiran for lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). A thorough search was conducted across four main databases - PubMed, Web of Science, SCOPUS, and Science Direct - for relevant studies published in the literature within the last five years (2020-2024). We included seven studies with a total of 6831 participants, of which 4661 (68.

Validation of the Arabic Version of the Diabetes Therapy-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire (DTR-QOL) in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia: A Pilot Study.

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that significantly influences the patient's quality of life. This serious disease is approaching an epidemic, and the Arab countries are in the diabetes super region. Improving the patient's quality of life is vital for good glycemic control.

Knowledge and perception of medical students regarding remote-access thyroidectomy in Tabuk: the effects of extensive counseling-an interventional study.

Introduction: Remote-access scarless thyroidectomies are relatively new surgical procedures, and their uptake for cosmetic concerns is rapidly evolving. However, demographic factors, previous thyroid surgery, and culture substantially influence the patient's choice. This is the first study to assess the extensive counseling effect on the patient's preference for remote-access thyroidectomies compared to conventional transcervical approaches.

Effect of dates on blood glucose and lipid profile among patients with type 2 diabetes.

Poor fruit and vegetable consumption is one of the 10 major risk factors for mortality. There is a misconception regarding the consumption of dates among patients with diabetes. This manuscript assessed the effects of date consumption on fasting and postprandial blood glucose, glycated hemoglobin, total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoproteins, high-density lipoproteins, and microbial markers.

Postoperative Pain Following Transoral Thyroidectomy via Vestibular Approach and Cervical Thyroidectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy via the vestibular approach (TOETVA) represents a minimally invasive alternative to traditional open thyroidectomy (OT). The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to comprehensively analyze and compare postoperative pain outcomes between conventional open thyroidectomy (COT) and TOETVA. We conducted a systematic search across multiple databases, including PubMed, Medline, Elton B.

A Comparison Between the Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach and the Transareolar Approach Regarding Perioperative Complications: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

The global adoption of remote thyroidectomy is increasing, with the transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA) and transareolar approach (TAA) emerging as predominant methods. However, existing meta-analyses comparing these approaches to operative surgeries and short-term postoperative complications have significant limitations. To address this gap, our meta-analysis provides a comprehensive comparison between the TOETVA and TAA, focusing on operation time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative drainage, and hospital stay duration.

Knowledge of Thyroid Disease Manifestation and Risk Factors Among the General Population in the Tabuk Region of Saudi Arabia.

Background Thyroid disorders are caused either by excessive or inadequate thyroid hormone production or by the enlargement of the thyroid gland. Various types of thyroid disorders exist, including primary (related directly to the gland itself), secondary (related to thyroid function), and other types. This study aimed to assess the knowledge of thyroid disease manifestation and its risk factors among individuals living in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

Thyroidectomy Effects on the Body Mass Index and Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Thyroidectomy is common and is performed for malignancy, goiters with pressure symptoms, and certain types of Grave's disease. Weight and body mass index (BMI) following thyroidectomy were discussed controversially. This meta-analysis aimed to assess weight and BMI following thyroidectomy.

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Antibiotic Resistance Among General Population in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Antibiotic resistance is a global public health concern, and understanding the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of the general population is essential for effective prevention and management. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the KAP of antibiotic resistance among adults in Saudi Arabia.

Materials And Methods: Between August 2023 and October 2023, 1000 participants aged 16-65 years from various regions in Saudi Arabia were surveyed using an online questionnaire.

The Cross Talk Between Psoriasis, Obesity, and Dyslipidemia: A Meta-Analysis.

Although psoriasis is a multi-organ disease, it is usually managed as a skin disease, ignoring its associated serious comorbidities. This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the relationship between psoriasis, dyslipidemia, and obesity. Two authors independently searched three databases (PubMed, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), The Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar).

The Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Weight Loss and Glycemic Control in Patients With Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review.

Obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are global health challenges. Bariatric surgery has emerged as a potential intervention for managing these conditions, but its efficacy and impact need comprehensive evaluation. This systematic review aimed to assess the impact of bariatric surgery on weight loss and glycemic control in patients with obesity and T2DM.

The Association of Psoriasis, Diabetes Mellitus, and Hypertension: A Meta-Analysis.

Psoriasis is a systemic disease affecting various organs; however, it is usually thought of as a skin disease. A multidisciplinary approach is needed for better outcomes. The current meta-analysis assessed the association between diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, and psoriasis.

Periodontitis treatment (surgical and nonsurgical) effects on glycemic control: A review and meta-analysis.

Background: Periodontitis is the sixth most prevalent chronic disease. Literature suggests a relationship between diabetes and periodontitis and when coexist may aggravate each other deleterious consequences. Therefore, we aimed to assess the effects of periodontitis treatment on glycemic control.

Metabolic surgery versus usual care effects on diabetes remission: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Bariatric surgery is superior to usual care for diabetes remission. Previous meta-analyses were limited by pooling observational and randomized trials, using various definitions of diabetes remission, and not controlling for various diabetes medications. The current meta-analysis aimed to compare bariatric surgery and usual care regarding the same.

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy effects on obesity comorbidities: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) are the most commonly used bariatric procedures. There is an increasing awareness about a comorbidity-based indication for bariatric surgery regardless of weight (metabolic surgery). The best operation to mitigate obesity-associated comorbidities is a matter of controversy.

Diagnostic Test Accuracy of Genetic Tests in Diagnosing Psoriasis: A Systematic Review.

The pathogenesis of psoriasis involves the interaction of several environmental and genetic factors. Predicting the disease risk cannot depend on individual genetic alleles. Consequently, some studies have evaluated the use of genetic risk scores that combine several psoriasis susceptibility loci to increase the accuracy of predicting/diagnosing the disease.