Public Use of Complementary Medicine for Children in Saudi Arabia: A Questionnaire-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

Background And Objectives: The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is growing among adults and children. Extensive data is available regarding the pattern and frequency of CAM used in adults in Saudi Arabia, but limited data is available for children. This study aims to examine the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice about the use of CAM in the pediatric population in Saudi Arabia.

Common Resistance Patterns in the Burn Unit of a Tertiary Care Center: A Retrospective Observational Study.

Background Nosocomial bacterial infections have been one of the major concerns in the healthcare system. Burn patients, specifically severe cases, are at a high risk of developing bacterial infections compared to others. The most frequent cultures among burn patients are , ,and There is a scarcity of local data showing the most common infections in burn patients.

The Incidence and Risk Factors of Cisplatin and Carboplatin Ototoxicity in Pediatric Oncology Patients at Tertiary Oncology Center.

Pediatric cancers are relatively rare diseases when considering all types of cancer. Platinum-based chemotherapeutic agents are potent agents against a variety of pediatric malignancies. An important adverse effect of platinum-based agents is the occurrence of hearing loss.

Risk Factors for Recurrence of Peptic Ulcer Disease: A Retrospective Study in Tertiary Care Referral Center.

Backgrounds Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a common gastrointestinal tract disease characterized by mucosal damage secondary to pepsin and gastric acid secretion. This study evaluated the five-year recurrence rate for patients with PUD and risk factors contributing to PUD relapses. Methods From 2016 through 2021, all patients with endoscopy-proved PUD were identified by reviewing medical records (Best-Care system).

Common Types of Falls in the Elderly Population, Their Associated Risk Factors and Prevention in a Tertiary Care Center.

Introduction Falls in elderlies are one of the leading causes of emergency visits worldwide. It is also a major cause of morbidity and mortality and imposes a significant burden on health care costs. This study investigates risk factors in elderlies aged 65 and above that contribute to falls.

Nasopharyngeal Cancer: Prevalence, Outcome, and Impact on Health-Related Quality of Life at Princess Norah Oncology Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Introduction Head and neck malignancies are considered among the most common cancers that arise from different anatomical sites in the region. The number of new cases diagnosed worldwide each year is estimated to be more than 550,000 resulting in about 380,000 deaths. One of these head and neck cancers that may affect patient quality of life is the nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC).