Surgical and Pre-surgical Factors Affecting Appendectomy Outcomes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Record Review.

Background: Appendectomy is the preferred treatment for acute uncomplicated appendicitis and the most common emergency abdominal surgery. While previous studies have investigated variables affecting post-appendectomy complications, local research is limited, and data on complication rates are scarce. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate appendectomy outcomes and the factors influencing them.

The determining factors of medical students in considering a specialty as a future career path: A cross-sectional multinational study in the Middle East.

Background And Aims: Throughout their years of study, undergraduate medical students are expected to gain broad comprehension of all medical specialties. After acquiring an undergraduate degree, the decision to choose a specialty is critical for every student's life as it determines the rest of their career path. This study aims to determine factors influencing medical students' choices between various specialties in different countries in the Middle East and North Africa.

The Impact of Frequent Glucose Monitoring on the Prevalence of Complications Among Patients With Diabetes in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM), including type 1 diabetes (T1D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D), affects the absorption of glucose from the blood. DM has serious complications that can be prevented by adequate knowledge of the disease and its complications, a healthy lifestyle, a modified diet, and regular glucose monitoring. Hence, this study aimed to assess the effects of frequent glucose monitoring on the occurrence of DM complications.

The effect of therapeutic footwear on the recurrence and new formation of foot ulcers in previously affected diabetic patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Aim: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), which are a common serious complication of diabetes mellitus, (lifetime occurrence, 19%-34%) account for at least 85% of all lower-limb amputations in diabetic patients. Special footwear (therapeutic footwear) is frequently recommended for such patients to adapt to changes in their foot structure. We aimed to, measure the effect of therapeutic footwear on DFU development and recurrence among previously affected patients in Saudi Arabia.