Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Adult Residents of Riyadh Regarding Sunstrokes.

Objectives This study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of adult residents in the city of Riyadh regarding sunstrokes and identify the preferred channel for spreading awareness about sunstrokes among this population. Methods This study employed an analytical cross-sectional design targeting Riyadh city residents aged 18 and older. A multistage random sampling technique was used, resulting in a sample size of 681 participants.

Comparative Effectiveness of Health Communication Strategies in Nursing: A Mixed Methods Study of Internet, mHealth, and Social Media Versus Traditional Methods.

Background: Effective communication is vital in health care, especially for nursing students who are the future of health care delivery. In Iraq's nursing education landscape, characterized by challenges such as resource constraints and infrastructural limitations, understanding communication modalities is crucial.

Objective: This mixed methods study conducted in 2 nursing colleges aims to explore and compare the effectiveness of health communication on the web, through mobile health (mHealth) applications, and via social media among nursing students in Iraq.

Effect of weight-maintaining ketogenic diet on glycemic control and insulin sensitivity in obese T2D subjects.

Introduction: Low carbohydrate ketogenic diets have received renewed interest for the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes. These diets promote weight loss, improve glycemic control, and reduce insulin resistance. However, whether the improvements in glycemic control and insulin sensitivity are secondary to the weight loss or result from a direct effect of hyperketonemia is controversial.