The utility of serum glucose potassium ratio as a predictive factor for haemorrhagic transformation, stroke recurrence, and mortality among ischemic stroke patients.

Background And Objective: Glucose-Potassium Ratio (GPR) has emerged as a biomarker in several pathophysiological conditions. However, the association between GPR and long-term outcomes in stroke patients has not been investigated. Our study evaluated the applicability of baseline GPR as a predictive prognostic tool for clinical outcomes in ischemic stroke patients.

A Cross-Sectional Study on Patient Satisfaction With Healthcare Services Provided at the Ophthalmology Clinics in Saudi Arabia.

Background Saudi Vision 2030 is transforming the country's healthcare system, with efficacy, accessibility, and patient satisfaction with healthcare services serving as key indicators for assessing patient care quality. As blindness and impaired vision continue to be a rising health issue in most Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) nations, including Saudi Arabia, this study focused on measuring patient satisfaction with healthcare services in ophthalmology clinics. Objectives This study aimed to assess the level of patient satisfaction with healthcare services in ophthalmology clinics and its related factors in the Makkah region of Saudi Arabia in 2022-2023.

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Diabetic Retinopathy Screening and Eye Management Among Diabetics in Saudi Arabia.

Background Globally, one of the leading causes of blindness is diabetic retinopathy (DR). However, many patients do not participate in DR screening because of a lack of awareness. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) level regarding DR screening and eye management among diabetic patients in Saudi Arabia.