Publications by authors named "Mastoor A Alshahrani"
Background: Healthcare work is a major risk for having musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), including low back pain (LBP). This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of LBP and define its associated risk factors among resident physicians.
Material And Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among all resident physicians of all specialties in Abha city during the period from July 2020 to September 2020.
Prevalence of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Among Diabetic Mellitus Patients in Saudi Arabia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Abdulrahman M Albeshry Mohammed Abdulrahman Alasmari Jaber Abdullah Alshahrani Alaa Mohammed Alshahrani Abdulmajeed Saad Almusma Mastoor A Alshahrani
Cureus
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasingly linked to type 2 diabetes and obesity, becoming a significant health issue worldwide.
- A systematic review of studies in Saudi Arabia found that 47.8% to 72.8% of diabetes patients surveyed had NAFLD, indicating a serious prevalence concern.
- The analysis highlights the need for improved public health strategies in Saudi Arabia to detect and manage NAFLD effectively, especially since there was a high variability in the studies' findings.