An Infodemic of Misinformation on Stem Cell Therapy Among the Population of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Unlabelled: In recent years, the industry of unproven stem cell-based therapies has been on the rise around the globe, putting patients at great risk of potential harm. In this cross-sectional study, we aimed to assess the level of knowledge and awareness of the general public, including patients and/or their relatives, in Saudi Arabia on stem cell therapy and to assess the degree of willingness to try stem cell-based treatment options, should it be offered to them.

Methods: A voluntary questionnaire of 16 questions was distributed randomly through social media outlets.

Novel HLA-C*06:284 allele, identified by next-generation sequencing in a Saudi individual.

HLA-C*06:284 differs from HLA-C*06:02:01:02 by two single nucleotide substitutions in codon 24 (Ser > Thr).