Radiation Safety Awareness Among Non-radiology Staff at Tabuk Hospitals, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Insufficient understanding of radiation safety contributes to heightened exposure vulnerability among patients and medical personnel.

Objectives: This study assessed radiation safety awareness among non-radiology staff at Tabuk hospitals, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 203 non-radiology staff from the King Salman Armed Forces, King Fahad Specialist, and King Khaled Hospitals in Tabuk City, Saudi Arabia.

Patient Perceptions and Preferences When Choosing a Surgeon: A Cross-Sectional Study, Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia.

Background The patient-physician relationship is changing, and patients are taking more responsibility in their decision-making. Many patients use the Internet as an important source of information regarding their health. Physician-rating websites provide essential information about the quality of care from patients' perspectives.

Blood Transfusion Vs. Hydroxyurea for Stroke Prevention in Children With Sickle Cell Anemia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a hereditary condition that can lead to severe complications in children such as acute coronary syndrome, splenic sequestration, renal failure, and stroke. Blood transfusion and hydroxyurea (HU) therapy are used to prevent stroke in children with sickle cell disease (SCD). Preliminary data show considerable variation and inconsistency in the use of these two therapeutic interventions.