Awareness Level About Lead Poisoning Among the Saudi Population in Arar City, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the awareness regarding lead poisoning among the Saudi population of Arar, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: A cross-sectional, online self-administered questionnaire-based method was utilized for data collection through convenience sampling from Arar, Saudi Arabia. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

The Association of Vitamin D, Growth/Differentiation Factor 5 (GDF-5) Gene Polymorphism, and Serum GDF-5 Protein in Obese Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis.

Background and objective Osteoarthritis (OA) is influenced by genetics and environmental factors, including vitamin D deficiency. This study aimed to investigate the association between vitamin D levels, growth/differentiation factor 5 (GDF-5) gene polymorphism, and serum GDF-5 in obese females with knee OA (KOA) in Saudi Arabia. Methodology The study enrolled 60 female patients with OA and 60 healthy females as controls.

Alopecia areata and tofacitinib: a prospective multicenter study from a Saudi population.

Background: Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by nonscarring hair loss that can involve the scalp, face, and body. Severe AA subtypes have a poorer prognosis and can be challenging to treat. Tofacitinib, a recently introduced Janus kinase inhibitor, has shown positive results in treating AA.