Prevalence and short-term clinical impacts of new-onset diabetes mellitus among patients with COVID-19 in jazan region, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Diabetes Mellitus is a major predictor for severity and mortality that is increased by 50% in COVID-19 infection. The aim of this study is to estimate the prevalence of new-onset DM among patients with COVID-19 and examined the short clinical outcomes of the disease.

Method: This is a retrospective study of revising electronic medical records to assess the prevalence of new-onset DM in COVID-19 patients and its impact on the severity of the disease.

Effect of Stress on Sleep Quality among Medical Students: A Cross-sectional Study at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia.

Introduction: It has long been understood that sleep is a necessary therapeutic element of human physiology and is crucial for healthy functioning, mental health, and quality of life. Medical students frequently minimize their sleep and habits to cope with their workload and their stressful lives, which has a negative influence on both mental health and academic performance. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of stress and its effect on sleep quality among medical students (in both the preclinical and clinical years) at Jazan University in Saudi Arabia.

Investigating the Interrelationships Between Obesity, Academic Achievement, Physical Activity, and Social Support Among Jazan University Students.

Background: In developing and developed countries, the prevalence of overweight and obesity has grown. The college phase is a critical period during which healthy behaviors are learned through lifestyle and social environment. College students are prone to increased stress, negatively affecting their daily activities and academic performance.

Patients' perception towards digital health services in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of the widespread use of digital health services (DHS). Despite evidence of the benefits of DHS, there are many barriers to their adaptation worldwide. This study aimed to measure the effectiveness of DHS from the patient perspective.

Effectiveness of Blood Glucose Time in Range to Reduce Risk of Blood Glucose Extrusion and Improve Blood Glucose Metrics in Type 1 Diabetic Patients.

Background: With evolving diabetes technology, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and time in range have been advanced as critical measurements to assess complications. They have shown improvement in A1C levels and decreased episodes of blood glucose extrusion.

Aims: This study aimed to assess the awareness and utilization of blood glucose time in range and its effectiveness in reducing the risk of blood glucose extrusion and improving blood glucose metrics among patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Assessment of Knowledge and Perception of Sodium-Glucose Co-transporter 2 (SGLT-2) Inhibitors Prescription among Physicians in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors are a new class of medications that have been proven to improve both glycemic control and cardio-renal outcomes. The knowledge, attitude, and perception toward their prescriptions in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, are still unknown.

Objective: The study aimed to measure the level of knowledge and attitude toward sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors prescription among physicians in the Jazan region, Saudi Arabia.

Footcare knowledge and practice among diabetic patients attending primary health care centers in Jazan region, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Diabetic foot is one of the significant complications of diabetes mellitus, associated with a high risk of morbidity and mortality. Patients' knowledge of, and willingness to practice, good footcare are essential and may decrease these risks. This study was conducted to assess adult diabetic patients' knowledge of footcare and willingness to put their knowledge into practice.

Impact of COVID-19 on Patients with Diabetes Standard of Care in the Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia.

Background: COVID-19 patients with DM have increased mortality and severity of the disease. Although telemedicine helps to minimize the impact of COVID-19 on the DM standard of care, it is increasingly evident that COVID-19 has a significant impact on DM standards of care, especially in areas where telemedicine is not available.

Objective: The study aimed to assess the impact of COVID-19 on patients with diabetes standard of care in the Jazan region, Saudi Arabia.

The Association between SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Patients with New-Onset Diabetes: A Retrospective Study from a Diabetic Center in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Various reports described new-onset diabetes during or after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in patients with no previous history of diabetes or glucocorticoid use. Further, SARS-CoV-2 could increase the risk of diabetes, including diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). However, data on the relationship between new-onset diabetes and COVID-19 are still limited in our region.

Health-related Quality of Life among Type 2 Diabetes Patients in Southern Province of Saudi Arabia using WHOQOL-BREF: A Cross-section Study.

Background: Quality of life has become a more important health outcome with advancements in medical therapies and disease management, leading to better lives for people in general, particularly those living with chronic diseases. Diabetes has a direct impact on the physical, psychological, and social aspects of personal health. This study aimed to determine healthrelated quality of life (HRQOL) and its predictors in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Admission Grades as Predictors of Medical Students' Academic Performance: A Cross-Sectional Study from Saudi Arabia.

: Admission to medical school is competitive, and different countries use various tests in addition to high school grades to minimize selection bias. A few studies have been conducted to evaluate the usefulness of these tests as predictors for students' academic performance. In this article, we aimed to assess factors that influenced students' grades in medical school.

Knowledge and Attitude Toward Organ Donation Among the Adult Population in Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

Background Organ transplantation is recognized as a life-saving procedure for patients with potentially terminal illnesses. However, the population's awareness of organ donation and related issues is variable throughout the world. Objectives The study purposes to evaluate the knowledge and attitude toward organ donation among the adult population in the Jazan region, Saudi Arabia.

Baseline Characteristics Associated With Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter Inhibitor Prescriptions in Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Sodium-glucose cotransporter inhibitors are promising medications for improving cardiovascular outcomes in diabetic and non-diabetic patients. The baseline characteristics associated with its prescription in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, are still lacking.

Objectives: This study aims to determine the baseline characteristics associated with its prescription among type 2 diabetic patients in the Jazan region.

Kidney Transplant Recipient with Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH) Secondary to COVID-19 Pneumonia: A Case Report.

Background: Currently, COVID-19 is becoming one of the most common causes of viral pneumonia worldwide. In the medical literature, very few case reports describe the association between COVID-19 and the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) in kidney transplant patients.

Methods: A 74-year-old immunocompromised man post-kidney transplant presented with nonspecific symptoms consisting of fatigue, malaise, and anorexia.

Early versus Delayed Strategies for Renal Replacement Therapy Initiation in Adult Patients with Severe Acute Kidney Injury Complicating Septic Shock: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Sepsis-associated acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent complication in hospitalized patients and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Renal replacement therapy (RRT) is used to manage AKI. The optimal timing of starting RRT in patients with AKI is still uncertain.

Incidence of Direct Oral Anticoagulant Prescriptions in Kidney Transplant Recipients in Ontario, Canada.

Background: Kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) are routinely excluded from direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) trials. Given the lack of safety and efficacy data in this population, we examined real-world prescribing practices of DOACs in KTRs.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study using linked administrative data sets in Ontario, Canada.