Hydroxyurea usage awareness among patients with sickle-cell disease in Saudi Arabia.

Background And Aim: Hydroxyurea (HU) plays an essential role in the complex pathophysiology alteration of sickle-cell disease (SCD), which translates clinically into the enhanced quality of life and increased survival. This research examines adult patients with SCD's attitudes and awareness toward HU, as well as underutilization consequences.

Method: A cross-sectional research was performed in Saudi Arabia, and adult patients with SCD were interviewed.

25(OH)D Serum Level in Non-Diabetic and Type II Diabetic Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background Diabetes mellitus is a major disease worldwide. In Saudi Arabia, it is considered to be the most common disease in the country. Diabetes mellitus has been also found to be associated with 25(OH)D (vitamin D) deficiency.