Breastfeeding Self-efficacy is Inversely Associated with Postpartum Depression: Findings from a Tertiary Hospital in Saudi Arabia.

Background: High breastfeeding self-efficacy is linked with lower rates of postpartum depression. No study from Saudi Arabia has previously assessed the relation between breastfeeding self-efficacy and postpartum depression.

Objective: To determine the correlation between breastfeeding self-efficacy and postpartum depression in a cohort from Saudi Arabia.

A Comparison of Nifedipine Versus a Combination of Nifedipine and Sildenafil Citrate in the Management of Preterm Labour.

Background Preterm delivery is a significant contributor to neonatal and infant morbidity and mortality. Preventive methods are preferable to treatment protocols for reducing perinatal mortality and morbidity. The calcium channel blocker nifedipine has the potential to be employed as a tocolytic, whereas the phosphodiesterase inhibitor sildenafil citrate promotes smooth muscle relaxation.

Rates and Causes of Readmission Within 60 Days Following Hysterectomy in a Tertiary Care Center in Saudi Arabia.

Introduction: Unplanned readmissions are frequent, costly, and perhaps avoidable. We aim to identify the rate, causes, and predictive factors of hospital readmission after hysterectomy within 60 days post-discharge at King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH).

Methods: Retrospective record review of all patients who underwent hysterectomy for benign and malignant conditions from January 2017 to December 2022.

The Attitude of Physicians Towards Female Genital Cosmetic Surgery.

Introduction Female genital cosmetic surgery (FGCS) is a trending topic in the field of gynecology practice. It is defined as any genital procedure that is not medically indicated but is designed to improve the appearance of the genitals. With the increasing demand for FGCS, little is known about the attitudes of physicians, especially gynecologists, toward FGCS.

The Association of Maternal Height With Mode of Delivery and Fetal Birth Weight at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Study Objectives: The aim of this study was to find if there is an association between maternal height and mode of delivery, as well as an association between maternal height and baby's weight as a secondary outcome.

Method:  This retrospective record review was performed at King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, including patients admitted between January 2016 to December 2017. All nulligravida with singleton term pregnancies who gave birth were included in this study.

Immunolocalization of neurokinin 1 receptor in WHO grade 4 astrocytomas, oral squamous cell and urothelial carcinoma.

Introduction: Neurokinin-1 receptor (NK-1R) induces inflammatory reactions in peripheral tissues but its regulatory effects in target tissues is dependent on receptor signalling. Substance P (SP) has a high affinity for the NK-1R, to which it binds preferentially. We aimed to investigate the expression of NK-1R in World Health Organization (WHO) grade 4 astrocytomas as well as in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and urothelial carcinoma, and its association with disease progression.