Development of Valid and Reliable Questionnaire to Evaluate Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) of Lifestyle Medicine Domains.

Unlabelled: Lifestyle medicine (LM) should be incorporated as part of routine clinical work and medical education programs.

Objective: To develop and test the validity and reliability of a questionnaire that measures the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of LM domains among medical trainees through practicing physicians.

Methods: The KAP questionnaire sections covered the nine domains of LM.

State of lifestyle medicine education in Saudi medical schools: A descriptive study.

Background: Lifestyle medicine (LM) is a patient-centric, evidence-based clinical practice supporting adopting and sustaining of healthy behaviours and improving health-related living standards. Unfortunately, even in developed nations, medical curricula have largely ignored the LM concepts. Some LM components have been incorporated into the medical curriculum in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to determine the general status of teaching LM competency domains in undergraduate curricula in medical colleges.

Generative artificial intelligence and the personalization of health professional education: A narrative review.

This narrative review examined the intersection of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) and the personalization of health professional education (PHE). This review aims to the elucidate the current condition of GAI technologies and their particular uses in the field of PHE. Data were extracted and analyzed from studies focusing on the demographics and professional development preferences of healthcare workers, the competencies required for personalized precision medicine, and the current and potential applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in PHE.

The Correlation of Paternal Age on Semen Parameters in Assisted Reproduction: A Retrospective Study in Qassim, Saudi Arabia.

Introduction: In the past, fertility concerns have predominantly revolved around the effect of a woman's age on the quality of her eggs and the success of her pregnancy. While men generally retain their ability to father children throughout their lives, there is evidence suggesting a decline in natural conception rates as paternal age increases. A growing body of research indicates a potential link between advanced paternal age (APA) and various adverse outcomes, including changes in sperm genetics, reduced conception rates, higher rates of miscarriage, lower live birth rates, and even long-term health consequences in offspring.

Exploring medical students' experience of the learning environment: a mixed methods study in Saudi medical college.

Background: In medical education, the learning environment (LE) significantly impacts students' professionalism and academic performance. Positive LE perceptions are linked to better academic outcomes. Our study, which was conducted 15 years after curriculum reform at King Saud University's College of Medicine, aimed to explore students' perspectives on their LE and identify areas for improvement.

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Patients With Rheumatic Diseases in Medina, Saudi Arabia: An Observational Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: The Coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic undoubtedly ranks among the most health-impacting pandemics throughout medical history. Although the COVID-19 global public health emergency has ended, lessons need to be learned to be more ready to face similar pandemics in the future. Few studies in Saudi Arabia discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on autoimmune rheumatic disease (AIRD) patients.

Early experience of "" holmium laser enucleation of the prostate in Saudi Arabia.

Purpose: Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) showed higher efficacy than transurethral resection for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The present study aims to report the outcome of BPH treatment by HoLEP in a tertiary center.

Patients And Methods: An observational prospectively collected data for consecutive symptomatic BPH patients undergoing HoLEP between January 2020 and December 2021.

Cardiovascular Morbidity in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Single-Center Retrospective Study.

Background: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune inflammatory condition affecting multiple systems. Cardiovascular morbidity is a significant concern, with around 25% of SLE patients experiencing cardiac complications.

Objective: This study aims to determine the prevalence of cardiovascular morbidity in SLE patients in King Fahad Medical City (KFMC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Awareness of Urgent Care Services Among Primary Healthcare Center Patients in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.

Background Urgent care clinics (UCCs) provide services for patients without the need to book an appointment in advance to treat acute diseases and injuries that do not need ED service and provide care for chronic conditions. This study aimed to assess the patients's level of awareness regarding UCCs in the Al-Ahsa region and provide information contributing to decision-makers' support about the urgent care services and their patterns of use within primary healthcare. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the Al-Ahsa region from August 2023 to December 2023.

Educational Paradigms in Islamic Medical History: A Review.

The rise of Islam in Arabia witnessed a scientific pursuit from 8 CE to 14 CE in its vast dominion. Medicine was one among many disciplines that was reshaped during the golden ages of Islamic world. Physicians and scholars from diverse faiths and background flocked in learning centers of Baghdad, Cordoba, and other cities.

Exploring challenges and perceptions in the learning environment: an online qualitative study of medical students.

Background: The teaching and learning environment (TLE) in medical schools is critical for shaping the outcomes and competencies of graduates. Research on TLE has highlighted its influence on student learning approaches and outcomes, yet gaps remain, particularly in qualitative insights, especially in Saudi Arabian contexts. This study aims to explore the students' experiences and perceptions of the TLE in a new medical college.

Retraction: Vesicourachal Diverticulum: A Rare Cause of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.7759/cureus.20118.

Retraction: Sclerosing Encapsulating Peritonitis Following Recovery From COVID-19 Pneumonia.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.7759/cureus.19306.

Healthcare Professionals' Perception Regarding Patient Rights and Safety in Najran, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Patient safety and rights are the most crucial aspects of healthcare quality. In Saudi Arabia, there is a paucity of evidence concerning the perspectives of healthcare providers on the rights and safety of patients. Hence, this study aimed to assess the perceptions of healthcare providers toward patients' rights and safety in Najran, Saudi Arabia.

Outcomes and complications of patients with cerebral venous thrombosis: a retrospective study.

Objectives: To assess outcomes and complications of patients with cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT).

Methods: This multicenter retrospective study was conducted at 2 health care centers in Saudi Arabia and Oman. Adult patients diagnosed with CVT in radiological imaging between 2006 and 2020 were included.

Non-enzymatic glycation and aggregation of camel immunoglobulins induce breast cancer cell proliferation.

Glycation of biomolecules results in the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). Immunoglobulin G (IgG) has been implicated in the progression of various diseases, including diabetes and cancer. This study purified three IgG subclasses (IgG1, IgG2, and IgG3) from Camelus dromedarius colostrum using ammonium sulfate fractionation and chromatographic procedures.

Awareness and acceptance of teleclinic services during COVID-19 in the general population in Riyadh: Cross-sectional study.

Background: The first COVID-19 case in Saudi Arabia was reported on March 2, 2020. The Saudi government introduced the "937" service number as one of the telemedicine services for COVID-19 information. Telemedicine uses telecommunication and information technologies in the medical field to deliver healthcare services and improve patients' health status.

Assessment of Risk Perception of COVID-19 Post Vaccination amongst the General Population of Riyadh Region.

Unlabelled: COVID-19 is a highly contagious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. Vaccination against the virus was first approved in Saudi Arabia in December 2020. Vaccinated individuals are still at risk of getting infected with the virus and can transmit the disease.

Real-Time Detection of Intruders Using an Acoustic Sensor and Internet-of-Things Computing.

Modern home automation systems include features that enhance security, such as cameras and radars. This paper proposes an innovative home security system that can detect burglars by analyzing acoustic signals and instantly notifying the authorized person(s). The system architecture incorporates the concept of the Internet of Things (IoT), resulting in a network and a user-friendly system.

Promising score for teaching and learning environment: an experience of a fledgling medical college in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Professional competency of graduates of an institute reflects its teaching and learning environment (TLE). This study aimed to provide a preliminary assessment of the TLE at the College of Medicine at Majmaah University.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted during the 2019-20 academic year among students at the College.

Initial Outcomes of Freehand Transperineal Biopsies Regarding Diagnostic Value and Safety: An Early Experience at King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Prostate cancer is a common type of cancer in Saudi Arabia with a high incidence rate. Trans-rectal ultrasound guided prostatic biopsy (TRUSBx) has been the standard diagnostic study for prostate cancer since a landmark study in 1989 which showed that it is better than digitally directed biopsy sampling of the prostate. As an alternative to TRUSBx, transperineal biopsies (TPBx) have gained popularity as they give a higher accuracy rate and avoid many complications.

Motivational interviewing-an evidence-based, collaborative, goal-oriented communication approach in lifestyle medicine: A comprehensive review of the literature.

The global threat of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) is alarmingly increasing. The health and economic burden of improper lifestyle choices is immense. Reducing modifiable risk factors has been demonstrated to significantly prevent chronic diseases.

Common clinical pattern of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody -associated vasculitis: An experience from a multicenter study in Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: To understand the most common type and clinical manifestations of associated vasculitis (AAV) in the Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at King Fahad Medical City and the Security Forces Hospital Program, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between January 2014 and May 2022. Patients aged ≥18 years were included in the study and diagnosed based on clinical manifestations, serology, or histopathology according to the EMA algorithm.

Experience of Sudden Shift from Traditional to Virtual Problem-Based Learning During COVID-19 Pandemic at a Medical College in Saudi Arabia.

Background: COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a sudden shift to online education. PBL was one of the components that was transformed to online. The aim of the present study was to investigate the impact of the sudden shift to virtual PBL during COVID-19 pandemic in achieving the intended learning objectives of the PBL and to explore the students' perception of the virtual versus traditional PBL.