Introduction: Recent studies show an increase in the incidence and prevalence of obesity worldwide. In Saudi Arabia, the prevalence of obesity, according to the latest studies, was estimated to be 24.7%.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Urinary tract stones are a common public health problem worldwide. In addition, identifying the composition of stones is important for the further metabolic evaluation of patients. We conducted this study to further correlate the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and different compositions of urinary tract stones.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Prostatic cysts are uncommon and usually asymptomatic. In most cases, these cysts are found incidentally by imaging. In some cases, these cysts can be symptomatic and missed for years.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTo create a food frequency questionnaire specifically designed to capture the dietary habits of Saudis and test its validity and reliability. Methods: This investigation is a longitudinal, test-retest study conducted in King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between December 2015 and March 2016. A list of 140 food items was included in the questionnaire where a closed-ended and open-ended approach was used.
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