Publications by authors named "N al-Rajhi"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the usefulness of DQ-genotyping in screening for celiac disease (CD) among type 1 diabetic (T1D) patients in a Saudi population, focusing on the frequency of DQ-genotypes, associated risks, and cost-effective screening strategies.
- Involved 67 T1D patients with CD and 224 without, analyzing their HLA-DQ genotypes to compare risks of developing CD.
- Results showed a significant correlation between homozygous DQ2.5/DR3-DQ2.5 genotypes and increased risk for CD, while only 4% of patients had no risk genotypes, confirming celiac serology tests
Background: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a rare disease worldwide; To the best of our knowledge, there is no established standard of care specifically tailored for the adolescent population. The majority of existing research relies on retrospective data analysis.
Objective: Evaluate clinical features, treatment results, prognostic factors and late toxicities of locally advanced NPC patients treated with tomotherapy.
Background: Little is written about recurrence and mortality rates after a first episode of venous thromboembolism (VTE) among Saudi population.
Aim: Determine incidence rates and assess predictors of recurrence and mortality following the first VTE event.
Patients And Methods: A total of 1124 patients aged ≥18 years with symptomatic VTE confirmed by imaging tests were evaluated.
Validation of an Arabic Version of the Self-Efficacy for Appropriate Medication Use Scale.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
November 2021
Background: Medication adherence is essential for optimal treatment outcomes in patients with chronic diseases. Medication nonadherence compromises patient clinical outcomes and patient safety as well as leading to an increase in unnecessary direct and indirect medical costs. Therefore, early identification of non-adherence by healthcare professionals using medication adherence scales should help in preventing poor clinical outcomes among patients with chronic health conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Medication non-adherence is a complex multifactorial phenomenon impacting patients with various health conditions worldwide. Therefore, its detection can improve patient outcomes and minimize the risk of adverse consequences. Even though multiple self-reported medication adherence assessment scales are available, very few of them exist in Arabic language.
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