Medication Errors in Psychiatric Hospitals: A Nationwide Real-World Evidence Study in Saudi Arabia.

: Medication errors are among the most prevalent medical errors and result in significant morbidity and mortality. They pose a major threat to patient safety in psychiatric hospitals. However, the lack of a comprehensive investigation into the root causes of these errors restricts the development of effective corrective measures.

Saudi consensus guidance for the diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel disease in children and adolescents.

The management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children and adolescents is challenging. Clear evidence-based guidelines are required for this population. This article provides recommendations for managing IBD in Saudi children and adolescents aged 6-19 years, developed by the Saudi Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Saudi Society of Clinical Pharmacy and the Saudi Gastroenterology Association.

Saudi National Clinical Practice Guidelines for Management of Adult Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.

Objective: To provide evidence-based clinical practice recommendations for managing Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This EULAR-adapted national guideline in which a multidisciplinary task force utilized the modified Delphi method to develop 31 clinical key questions. A systematic literature review was conducted to update the evidence since the EULAR publication.

Saudi consensus guidance for the management of inflammatory bowel disease during pregnancy.

The management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in pregnant women is challenging and must be addressed on a patient-by-patient basis. Optimal patient management requires a multidisciplinary team and clear evidence-based recommendations that cater to this subset of patients. In this article, we provide concise guidelines and clinical care pathway for the management of IBD in pregnant women.

Saudi Arabia consensus guidance for the diagnosis and management of adults with inflammatory bowel disease.

Optimal management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) relies on a clear understanding and tailoring evidence-based interventions by clinicians in partnership with patients. This article provides concise guidelines for the management of IBD in adults, based on the most up-to-date information at the time of writing and will be regularly updated. These guidelines were developed by the Saudi Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Saudi Gastroenterology Association and the Saudi Society of Clinical Pharmacy.

The evaluation of adverse drug reactions in Saudi Arabia: A retrospective observational study.

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the type, severity, seriousness, reasons, and outcomes of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in the reports submitted to the regional spontaneous ADR database.

Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted to analyze all the Tabuk Health Affairs hospitals in Saudi Arabia submitted to SFDA from January 2020 to December 2020. The database was structured according to the Saudi ADR form's fields.

National Saudi Consensus Statement on the Management of Atopic Dermatitis (2021).

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with an increasing prevalence regionally and globally. It is characterized by intense itching and recurrent eczematous lesions. With the increase in the availability of treatment options for healthcare practitioner and patients, new challenges arise for treatment selection and approach.

Self-Reported COVID-19 Vaccines' Side Effects among Patients Treated with Biological Therapies in Saudi Arabia: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study.

Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the side effects of COVID-19 vaccines among a mixed gender sample of patients on monoclonal antibody biologics (mAbs) in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This was a prospective questionnaire-based cross-sectional study in which adult patients (≥18 years) on mAbs who had received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine from three tertiary care centers in Saudi Arabia were included. Descriptive statistics and univariate logistic regressions were conducted to present the vaccine side effects and examine the association between the reported side effects and vaccine type.

Current Situation of Medication Errors in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Observational Study.

Objectives: Medication errors are common and highly preventable events that significantly affect patients' health. This nationwide study primarily aims to quantify the rate and level of harm from the reported medication errors and to determine the medication process stages in which the reported errors occurred.

Methods: This retrospective observational study concerns medication errors reported to the General Department of Pharmaceutical Care database from March 2018 to June 2019.

Alteration of Coagulation Test Results and Vaginal Bleeding Associated With the Use of Feverfew ().

(feverfew) is a member of the daisy family; it is used to prevent and treat migraine and rheumatoid arthritis. It has a long history of use as a traditional and folk medicine in Chinese, Greek, Indian and Arabic medicine, having been used for hundreds of years. The term feverfew comes from the Latin word and means fever reducer.

Hepatotoxicity Induced by Fluvastatin: A Reversible Acute Cholestatic Liver Injury.

BACKGROUND Fluvastatin, a commonly prescribed statin, is indicated for treatment of hypercholesterolemia in persons at high risk for coronary, cerebrovascular, and peripheral artery disease. However, there have been rare reports of liver injury or renal failure associated with use of fluvastatin. CASE REPORT We describe the case of a 69-year-old Saudi man with a medical history of diabetes mellitus and hypercholesterolemia for 2 years, on metformin, gliclazide modified release, daily aspirin, and simvastatin.

Are countries' precautionary actions against COVID-19 effective? An assessment study of 175 countries worldwide.

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected many countries negatively, particularly in terms of their health care and financial systems. Numerous countries have attempted to employ precautions to address this pandemic. This study was aimed at exploring and assessing the early precautionary actions taken by 175 countries on six continents to prevent the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

Importance of early precautionary actions in avoiding the spread of COVID-19: Saudi Arabia as an Example.

Late in 2019, several cases of infection with a new strain of coronavirus were reported in China. This new strain was later officially named severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) by the World Health Organization (WHO). This new virus (SARS-CoV2-) mainly affects the respiratory system and causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

National pharmacovigilance programs in Arab countries: A quantitative assessment study.

Purposes: The aim of the pharmacovigilance (PV) process is to bring together all the much-needed information about various aspects of product safety or, in particular, the safety and vigilance of drugs as pharmaceutical products. This study aimed to investigate and provide an overview on the current situation and activities of the national PV centers in Arab countries.

Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted between March and May in 2018.

Pharmacovigilance Systems in Arab Countries: Overview of 22 Arab Countries.

Pharmacovigilance has received much attention in Arab countries recently due to the development of new regulations. However, there are differences in the progression of pharmacovigilance systems by regulatory agencies in these countries because only some are able to meet the requirements for conducting pharmacovigilance activities. Only 45% of Arab countries are official members of the World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for International Drug Monitoring.