Publications by authors named "M A Alsalem"
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- Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental health condition where individuals obsess over perceived flaws in their appearance, affecting their well-being, relationships, and functioning.
- A study surveyed 213 board-certified plastic surgeons in Saudi Arabia to assess their awareness and attitudes toward BDD, revealing that while many were familiar with the disorder, only a small percentage consulted mental health professionals before cosmetic procedures.
- The study highlighted that a significant number of surgeons reported experiencing threats from patients with BDD, underlining the importance of developing better management strategies and policies for handling such cases in cosmetic settings.
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- - The study investigated the knowledge of medical students regarding metabolic syndrome, which is increasingly affecting young adults, using a survey conducted in a medical college in Saudi Arabia.
- - Results showed that while over 70% of students recognized risk factors and symptoms for conditions like diabetes and hypertension, there were significant misconceptions, such as many third-year students incorrectly linking fatigue to high cholesterol.
- - The findings suggest that although students have a moderate understanding of metabolic syndrome, there is a need for enhanced education and awareness programs to improve their overall knowledge.
Polyester based in situ forming implants (ISFIs) are injectable long-acting drug delivery systems that offer a wide range of unique advantages. As a result of these advantages, two relatively high molecular weight, ester terminated grades of poly (D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) and poly(D,L-lactide) (PLA) were evaluated for their ability (i) to form ISFIs loaded with carvedilol, and (ii) to control its release both in vitro and in vivo. At a polymeric concentration of 40% w/w, implant solutions were syringeable, injectable, and able to encapsulate carvedilol to a high degree (encapsulated drug% > 97%).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: This study aims to evaluate the awareness and knowledge of ionizing radiation in common radiological investigations, as well as the associated risks, among medical and applied medical sciences students at Majmaah University in Majmaah, Saudi Arabia.
Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 209 participants who completed an anonymous electronic questionnaire consisting of 21 questions. Participants were categorized based on demographic characteristics and assessed for their awareness and knowledge of radiation and its associated risks.
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- The study investigates the effectiveness of MRI and CT scans in diagnosing allergic fungal sinusitis (AFS) by comparing MRI signal intensity and CT Hounsfield units (HU).
- It analyzes data from 111 patients with confirmed AFS, focusing on CT scan densities and MRI findings to assess predictive performance.
- The results show that a CT HU cutoff of 69.5 can predict MRI T2-weighted signal values, with high sensitivity but lower specificity, enhancing the diagnostic evaluation for AFS.