Early prediction of diabetes by applying data mining techniques: A retrospective cohort study.

Background: Saudi Arabia ranks 7th globally in terms of diabetes prevalence, and its prevalence is expected to reach 45.36% by 2030. The cost of diabetes is expected to increase to 27 billion Saudi riyals in cases where undiagnosed individuals are also documented.

The role of oral magnesium supplements for the management of stable bronchial asthma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by airway inflammation and hyper-responsiveness of airway smooth muscles. There is growing evidence that magnesium may have a role in managing asthma through its dual effect as an anti-inflammatory and bronchodilating agent. To assess the efficacy of oral magnesium supplements in chronic asthmatic patients.

Five-year comparison of diabetic control between community diabetic center and primary health-care centers.

Context: Hyperglycemia is the most important factor for development of complications. A high level of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is linked with such complications of diabetes.

Aims: The aim of this study was to compare diabetic care between community diabetic center (CDC) and primary health centers.

Total knee arthroplasty: Effect of obesity and other patients' characteristics on operative duration and outcome.

Aim: To examine the effects of patients' characteristics mainly obesity on operative duration and other outcome measures of knee arthroplasty.

Methods: This is a retrospective chart review of 204 patients who had knee arthroplasty within the past five years (2007-2011) at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The data collection form was developed utilizing the literature review to gather all the needed variables.

Adult depression screening in Saudi primary care: prevalence, instrument and cost.

Background: By the year 2020 depression would be the second major cause of disability adjusted life years lost, as reported by the World Health Organization. Depression is a mental illness which causes persistent low mood, a sense of despair, and has multiple risk factors. Its prevalence in primary care varies between 15.

Prevalence of mental disorders among high school students in National Guard Housing, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Adolescents experience rapid biological, psychological, and social transitions that can be associated with mental health problems. During the high school period there are also more academic stressors.

Objective: (1) To study the prevalence of mental disorders in high school (grade 12) students.