Exploring Integrative Approaches: Insights Into Complementary Medicine Practices Among Breast Cancer Survivors in Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: Complementary and integrative medicine (CAM) is a prevalent approach often used with conventional medical practices The study aims to understand the factors influencing breast cancer (BC) survivors' decisions regarding CAM therapy and the drivers behind their use.

Setting: This research was conducted at an academic hospital in Saudi Arabia. The study used cross-sectional research with a questionnaire.

Assessment of Knowledge and Awareness Regarding Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors Among the Saudi Arabian Population: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background Coronary artery disease constitutes a critical public health issue due to its widespread prevalence, placing a significant burden on healthcare systems and posing considerable challenges to the well-being of the population. Limited recent data on coronary artery disease awareness in Saudi Arabia underscores the need for updated information to inform preventive programs. Methodology A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted from August 2021 to October 2022, targeting individuals aged 18 and above in Saudi Arabia.

The prevalence and risk factors for hiatal hernia among patients undergoing endoscopy: A retrospective analysis.

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of hiatal hernia (HH) and its association with age, gender, and body mass index (BMI).

Methods: We retrospectively included patients who underwent esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) at an academic tertiary care hospital. Data were collected on the presence of HH as well as patient demographics including age, gender, and BMI.

Predictors and Outcome of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Infection: A Retrospective Single-Center Study.

Background: Shunt infection critically affects approximately 8-10% of all inserted shunts, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to assess the clinical and laboratory factors associated with shunt infection and outcomes in patients treated for hydrocephalus. Methods A retrospective study was performed on patients who underwent ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) surgery for hydrocephalus between January 2015 and June 2018.

A Giant Hepatic Hemangioma Presenting With Bilateral Pulmonary Embolism: A Case Report.

Hepatic hemangiomas are the most common benign tumors found in the liver. Herein, we present a case of a giant hepatic hemangioma (>4 cm) complicated by bilateral pulmonary embolism originating from the inferior vena cava thrombus with clinical and radiological features of portal hypertension. A 52-year-old woman presented to the emergency department of our institution with a history of blackouts.