Publications by authors named "Ibrahim N Al Sulaiman"
Introduction And Purpose: Congenital outer ear deformities stem from a sequence of disturbances during fetal auricular cartilage embryonic development. A significant gap exists in understanding their prevalence among the school-age group in Saudi Arabia. This cross-sectional study aims to address this knowledge gap to raise awareness about the impact of such disorders.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a prevalent and preventable health issue globally. This study aims to evaluate the symptoms, knowledge, beliefs, and preventive practices regarding NIHL among the general population of the southern region of Saudi Arabia.
Materials & Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from May to July 2024, using a self-administered, validated electronic questionnaire distributed in Arabic via social media platforms.
Article Synopsis
- ENT, or otorhinolaryngology, focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions related to the head, neck, and ears, which significantly impact functions like taste, smell, and hearing.
- A study conducted among 131 university students in Saudi Arabia uncovered considerable gaps in ORL knowledge, despite high awareness in areas like flu vaccination and the social impact of hearing loss.
- The results showed that 47.3% of participants had good knowledge of ENT issues, with knowledge levels linked to factors such as age, academic status, and previous ENT surgeries, suggesting that targeted education campaigns could enhance understanding of ENT health.
Background Thyroid cancer incidence has been increasing worldwide over the last few decades. It is the most common endocrine cancer and is most common among females. The study contributes to filling the knowledge gap among Saudi people regarding thyroid cancer.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground Cholesteatoma is described as the accumulation of squamous epithelium and keratinocytes within and around the middle ear cleft. There is a paucity of information regarding demographic and treatment outcomes for cholesteatoma in Saudi Arabia. An evaluation of the prevalence of comorbidities, complications and associations, of surgical treatment and demographics in the Qassim region was conducted.
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