How do medical students perceive the role of artificial intelligence in management of gastroesophageal reflux disease?

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment of various medical and surgical conditions, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD). AI has the potential to enhance diagnostic and treatment capabilities, contributing to overall advancements in healthcare. The current study aimed to investigate the medical students' views regarding the use of AI in GORD management.

Exploring Community Perspectives on Functional Paediatric Habitual Constipation.

(1) Background: Functional habitual constipation (FC) in children is a common gastrointestinal problem. This study aimed to explore the local community's view on this problem, emphasising the challenges that parents face in managing the condition and its impact on the child's quality of life. (2) Methods: A prospective, cross-sectional, community-based study was conducted between March and July 2023.

Parental perception of nocturnal enuresis in a local region of Saudi Arabia.

Nocturnal enuresis (NE) has been associated with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit or hyperactivity disorder, and intellectual disability. This study aimed to assess parents' perception of NE in children in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia. We conducted a cross-sectional study from May to August 2023, including parents aged ≥18 years living in the area.

Factors Shaping Medical Students' Intentions Toward Neurosurgery: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background Choosing a medical specialty poses a significant challenge for students, with initial fascinations often evolving during their academic journey. Despite its inherent appeal, neurosurgery faces hesitancy among undergraduate students, potentially due to perceived difficulties and time demands. This study aims to investigate the factors influencing medical students' intentions toward neurosurgery at two institutions in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia.

View of mucormycosis during the era of COVID-19 infection: A cross-sectional study.

Background: During the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic, the diagnosis of mucormycosis co-infection has become challenging as it is sometimes misdiagnosed or even undiagnosed. Many factors contribute to acquiring such infections. These factors vary but their main reason for getting such infections is being immunocompromised.

Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior of Medical Students with Regard to Concussions: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Concussions, categorized as mild traumatic brain injuries, result from traumatic events and present a significant concern within the field of traumatic brain injuries. Understanding the multifaceted pathophysiology of concussions, their diverse symptomatology, and their appropriate management strategies is crucial for healthcare professionals. This study explores the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of medical students at King Faisal University in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia regarding concussions.

Problem of headache: A cross-sectional study.

Objectives: To assess the medical students, interns, general practitioners, and family physicians' perception of neurological and otolaryngeal causes of headaches.

Materials And Methods: A prospective, qualitative, questionnaire-based cross-sectional study took place. Five hundred and seventy-one senior medical students, interns, general practitioners (GPs), and family physicians from different geographical regions in Saudi Arabia were involved in the study.

Artificial intelligence in orthopedics: A qualitative exploration of the surgeon perspective.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is currently integrated into many medical services. AI is utilized in many aspects of orthopedic surgery. The scope ranges from diagnosis to complex surgery.

Distal Radius Extra-Articular Fractures: The Impact of Anatomical Alignment on Patient's Perceived Outcome (A Single Center Experience).

Purpose: The effects of the anatomical alignment of distal radial extra-articular fractures on the patient's perceived outcome have been drawing much attention recently, and much controversy exists in the literature. The primary purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between the radiological parameters of reduction (radial inclination, radial length, and radial tilt) and the patient's perceived functional outcome, which was quantified using the DASH questionnaire.

Methods: The study included one hundred twenty-four patients with distal radial extra-articular fractures managed by closed reduction and casting.

Vision-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Keratoconus: A Nationwide Study in Saudi Arabia.

Purpose: To evaluate the impact of keratoconus (KC) on quality of life and assess visual performance via the National Eye Institute Visual Functioning Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ-25) in the Saudi population.

Patients And Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using the NEI-VFQ-25 to evaluate the vision-related quality of life among previously diagnosed KC patients. An online questionnaire was used to distribute the validated survey through various social media networks.

Management of pediatric blunt abdominal trauma with split liver or spleen injuries: a retrospective study.

Background: Blunt abdominal trauma is a prevailing cause of pediatric morbidity and mortality. It constitutes the most frequent type of pediatric injuries. Contrast-enhanced sonography (CEUS) and contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) are considered pivotal diagnostic modalities in hemodynamically stable patients.

Local Community View of Aesthetic Surgery: Results of a Cross-Sectional Survey.

Background Aesthetic surgery has increased in popularity, reflecting the increased consumer demand. However, the variation in patients' ethnic and cultural beliefs has led to many challenges. Therefore, those who manage aesthetics should always listen and recognize the variability of cultural identities, desires, attitudes, anxieties, and uncertainties of the patient.

Food Safety Knowledge and Attitudes: A Cross-Sectional Study among Saudi Consumers from Food Trucks Owned by Productive Families.

Food businesses, such as food trucks (FTs) and family producers have grown rapidly and become popular with people in Saudi Arabia. As foodborne diseases are still a public health concern in the country, consumers should be aware of the safety of foods sold by food trucks. Since there is a dearth of literature, this study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes of consumers of food from FTs owned by family producers regarding food safety and foodborne disease.

Reasons for Hospitalization of Sickle Cell Disease Patients in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia: A Single-Center Study.

Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is among the prevalent chronic diseases in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. To our knowledge, there is no published research that reports the reasons for hospitalization in the Eastern Province of the country. Therefore, this study aimed to fill this gap.

Plastic and aesthetic surgery among medical students: A cross-sectional study.

Objectives: The wide variety of operations that a plastic surgeon can deal with creates confusion regarding its proper scope. This confusion was observed in primary physicians as well as medical students. Increasing the perception of medical students toward plastic surgery can aid in career decision-making and early referral patterns.

Accuracy of shear wave elastography in characterization of thyroid nodules in children and adolescents.

Background: Thyroid nodules are an important health problem in children and adolescents. They possess a higher risk of malignancy in comparison to adults. This fact forms a great dilemma for clinicians.

Clinical and Laboratory Predictors of Painful Vaso-Occlusive Crisis Among Sickle Cell Disease Patients: A Single-Center Study in Saudi Arabia.

Introduction Vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) episodes are considered to be the cause of 95% of hospitalizations for sickle cell disease (SCD) patients. The frequency of VOC is significantly associated with higher or lower lactate dehydrogenase levels, higher hemoglobin concentration, higher white blood cell, and neutrophil count, and lower platelet counts. In this study, we highlighted the association and predictors of VOC episodes in Saudi Arabia.

Reliability of the Mangled Extremity Severity Score in the Management of Peripheral Vascular Injuries in Children: A Retrospective Review.

This study was aimed to evaluate different management modalities for peripheral vascular trauma in children, with the aid of the Mangled Extremity Severity Score (MESS). A single-center retrospective analysis took place between 2010 and 2017 at University Hospitals, having emergencies and critical care centers. Different types of vascular repair were adopted by skillful vascular experts and highly trained pediatric surgeons.

Erratum to: Reliability of the Mangled Extremity Severity Score in the Management of Peripheral Vascular Injuries in Children: A Retrospective Review.

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1720970.].

Gynecomastia: a study to assess how students perceive this disease.

: Gynecomastia is a benign proliferation of the glandular male breast tissue. Gynecomastia etiology might be physiological or non-physiological such as medications, chronic diseases (e.g.

Prophylactic prosthetic wrapping for vascular anastomosis in patients with Behçet's aortic aneurysms: an experience from a resource-challenged setting.

Background: The objectives of the current study were to evaluate our technical and clinical results of surgical treatment of infrarenal Behçet's abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). In addition to the prosthetic wrapping of the constructed anastomosis as a prophylactic measure for patients with vasculo-Behçet's disease, together with the administration of per- and postoperative immunosuppressive therapy.

Methods: A single-center retrospective case series included 16 patients with vasculo-Behçet's AAA who treated with open surgical repair, between January 2005 and December 2013.

Management of Extremity Venous Thrombosis in Neonates and Infants: An Experience From a Resource Challenged Setting.

We aimed to evaluate the outcome of different treatment modalities for extremity venous thrombosis (VT) in neonates and infants, highlighting the current debate on their best tool of management. This retrospective study took place over a 9-year period from January 2009 to December 2017. All treated patients were referred to the vascular and pediatric surgery departments from the neonatal intensive care unit.

Patent Contralateral Processus Vaginalis in Infants and Children: Is Herniotomy Justified?

Objectives: Contralateral inguinal exploration in pediatric unilateral inguinal hernia has been an issue of debate. Controversy still exists on whether contralateral patent processus vaginalis (CPPV) is justifiable for herniotomy. This study was conducted to investigate the hypothesis that CPPV always necessitates herniotomy.

Operative management of non-iatrogenic pediatric and adolescence peripheral arterial trauma: An experience from a resource challenged setting.

Objectives: To evaluates the management and outcome of non-iatrogenic pediatric and adolescence extremity arterial injuries in a resource-challenged setting.

Methods: A retrospective study of the surgical management for non-iatrogenic extremity arterial trauma in pediatric and adolescence during the period from January 2008 to December 2015. This study was performed in two different countries at tertiary referral university and teaching hospitals having a specialized emergency and trauma centers.