Translation and Validation of the Hearing Environments and Reflection on Quality of Life (HEAR-QL) Questionnaire for Children and Adolescents in Arabic.

Background There are numerous quality-of-life (QoL) assessment tools available; however, only a few are designed specifically for children with chronic conditions. Among these assessment tools are the Hearing Environments and Reflection on QoL questionnaires for children (HEAR-QL26, HEAR-Q28) developed by Washington University. Unfortunately, there are no other tools that assess hearing loss, and none of them are in Arabic.

The Prevalence of Positional Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in a Sample of the Saudi Population.

Purpose: Positional obstructive sleep apnoea (POSA) is of important clinical significance, as positional treatment can augment or obviate continuous positive airway pressure. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of POSA and its characteristics using different definitions.

Methods: We retrospectively examined a cohort of patients who underwent polysomnography (PSG) between 2013 and 2019 at two sleep centres.

The circadian preference to operate electively among surgeons: A cross-sectional study.

Background: The circadian rhythm is unique to each individual. The time of the day when an individual is most productive is determined by several factors associated with circadian rhythm. Some evidence suggests that late-night surgeries are associated with a better prognosis and a lower rate of complications than those performed at other times of the day.

Psychological impact of overweight/obesity among pediatric age group before and during COVID-19 lockdown in Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: : Obesity is a primary public health concern in Saudi Arabia. The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected people's lives, putting considerable pressure on children and adolescents, leading to psychological problems. Therefore, we aimed to assess obesity's psychological and behavioral impact among children and adolescents before and during the COVID-19 lockdown in Jeddah.