Chronic Disease Patterns and Their Relation With Age, Gender, and Number of Visits in Three Primary Care Centers of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Background and objective Chronic disease is a major health burden and is a leading cause of both morbidity and mortality. However, there is little information regarding this topic in the region of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The objective of this study is to assess the pattern of chronic diseases and the role of age, gender, and number of visits in three primary care centers in this region.

The Relationship Between Cerebrovascular Injuries and Craniomaxillofacial Fractures: Findings From a Tertiary Hospital in Saudi Arabia.

Background and objective Blunt cerebrovascular injuries (BCVIs) can lead to serious outcomes, particularly because they are difficult to detect in the acute phase. There are studies that have described the association between cerebrovascular injuries and craniomaxillofacial (CMF) fractures; however, no such study has been conducted among a Saudi population. In light of this, we conducted this study to evaluate the correlation between BCVI and CMF fractures among the local population in Saudi Arabia.