Osteosarcoma Metastasis to the Thorax: A Pictorial Review of Chest Computed Tomography Findings.

Osteosarcoma, a primary bone malignancy in children and adolescents, frequently metastasizes to the lungs, contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality. At diagnosis, 15-20% of patients present with detectable lung metastases. Chest computed tomography (CT) is vital for the early detection and monitoring of these metastases.

Epidemiological characteristics of fall injuries and their related outcome in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A descriptive study from a Level-I trauma center.

Background: Falls are the leading cause of admissions for trauma emergency in Saudi Arabia. However, the scarcity of evidence of what the burden of falls is locally limits the understanding of the underlying risk factors and hinders planning of effective prevention. The objective of this study was to describe patients' characteristics and health outcomes after hospital admissions as a result of a fall injury.

Pictorial health warnings on cigarette packs and effect on smoking: Medical student's perspective.

Objective: To evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice of medical students towards pictorial warnings on cigarette packets.

Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2017 to December 2018 at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and comprised medical students from third to sixth year. Data was collected using a self-administered structured questionnaire which was validated through pilot-testing.

The incidence and predictors of pneumothorax among trauma patients in Saudi Arabia. Findings from a level-I trauma center.

Objectives: To investigate the incidence and predictors of traumatic pneumothorax using data from a Level-I trauma center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This is a retrospective chart-review study carried out in King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Data were extracted from the hospital's trauma registry (2016-2018).

The Association between Mobile Phone Use and Severe Traffic Injuries: A Case-Control Study from Saudi Arabia.

Road traffic injury (RTI) is the third leading cause of death in Saudi Arabia. Using a mobile phone when driving is associated with distracted driving, which may result in RTIs. Because of limited empirical data, we investigated the association between mobile phone use and RTI in injured patients and community controls in Riyadh.

Evaluation of the diagnostic accuracy of smartphone electrocardiogram recorder compared to standard 12 lead electrocardiography in hospital settings.

Objectives: To evaluate Smartphone-based Electrocardiogram Recorders (S-ECG-R) diagnostic accuracy compared to standard 12 lead ECG.

Methods: A cross-sectional comparative study was conducted in a tertiary cardiac center in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from December 2017 to February 2018. A total of 403 patients underwent both standard 12 leads ECG and S-ECG-R recordings in the same time.

The associations between injury mechanism and extended hospital stay among pediatric patients: findings from a trauma Center in Saudi Arabia.

Background: A hospitalized patient's length of stay (LOS) can have a significant impact on the performance and operating costs of a healthcare facility. Among pediatric patients, traumatic injuries are common causes of emergency room visits and hospitalizations. In Saudi Arabia, little is known about the burden of pediatric traumas on population health and the healthcare facilities.

The effectiveness of introducing detection cameras on compliance with mobile phone and seatbelt laws: a before-after study among drivers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Because Saudi Arabia (SA) has struggled with the burden of Road Traffic Injuries (RTIs) for decades, a new automated citations system was implemented in 2018 to improve compliance with seatbelt and mobile phone laws. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of the system on the prevalence of seatbelt and mobile phone use among drivers in Riyadh. This is an observational study conducted between 2017 and 2018.