Knowledge and Awareness of Amblyopia Among the Adult Population of the Al-Baha Region, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Amblyopia results from abnormal visual development, leading to reduced vision. Early recognition of the disease can facilitate early treatment and increase the chances of recovering visual acuity. Despite its prevalence and treatable nature, there is a concerning lack of awareness about amblyopia among the general population in Saudi Arabia.

On the Use of Reflection Polarized Optical Microscopy for Rapid Comparison of Crystallinity and Phase Segregation of P3HT:PCBM Thin Films.

Rapid, nondestructive characterization techniques for evaluating the degree of crystallinity and phase segregation of organic semiconductor blend thin films are highly desired for in-line, automated optoelectronic device fabrication facilities. Here, it is demonstrated that reflection polarized optical microscopy (POM), a simple technique capable of imaging local anisotropy of materials, is capable of determining the relative degree of crystallinity and phase segregation of thin films of polymer:fullerene blends. While previous works on POM of organic semiconductors have largely employed the transmission geometry, it is demonstrated that reflection POM provides 3× greater contrast.

Identifying the obstacles facing emergency nurses regarding treating CTAS1 and CTAS2 in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Emergency nurses play a pivotal role in delivering efficient emergency healthcare, yet they often encounter numerous challenges, especially while managing life-threatening cases, impacting both their well-being and patient satisfaction. This study seeks to identify the prevalent challenges faced by these nurses in Saudi hospitals when handling Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS1 and CTAS2) cases, with the aim of mitigating or managing these issues in the future.

Methods: This study incorporated a mixed-method approach to identify obstacles in Emergency Department (ED) nursing treatment of CTAS1 and CTAS2 cases in two major Saudi Arabian hospitals.

Assessment of the relationship between impacted mandibular third molars' angulation pattern and crowding severity: A cross-sectional study.

Unlabelled: Mandibular crowding is the most common type of dental crowding among adolescents.

Aims: To investigate the relationship between the angulation pattern of impacted mandibular third molars and the severity of mandibular anterior crowding.

Methodology: A total of 69 participants with impacted mandibular third molars were included in the study, and their records were analysed.

Modified Dose of Radioactive Iodine Therapy in a Patient With Thyroid Cancer on Peritoneal Dialysis: Case Report and Review of Literature.

Thyroid malignancy is common among patients with renal impairment compared with the general population. Treatment involves surgical resection and radioactive iodine therapy (RAI) in high-risk patients. As a result of impaired iodine clearance in those with no residual kidney function, the determination of appropriate iodine dose is challenging.

Epidemiological Characteristics and Outcome of Open Globe Injuries in Tabuk City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Retrospective Cohort Study.

Introduction: The objective of this study was to assess the epidemiological characteristics, clinical features and visual outcomes of open globe eye injury (OGI) in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: A retrospective chart review of OGI patients who had undergone operative repair of their injuries in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. The collected data included patients' demographics, duration between trauma and presentation and the mechanism of trauma, wound location, extent of injury, presence of intraocular foreign body, and initial and final visual acuity data.

Postharvest disease management of spots on tomato fruit by fruit extracts.

The aim of this study was to assess L. fruit extracts as an alternative to synthetic fungicide against (Fries) Keissler, the causative agent of black spots of tomato fruit. Antifungal activities of pulp and seed extracts were tested both and The seed extracts were more potent at inhibiting than the pulp extracts.