Quality of Life and Out-of-Pocket Expenditures for Sickle Cell Disease Patients in Saudi Arabia: A Single-Center Study.

Sickle cell anemia (SCD) is a relatively uncommon health condition in many countries, but it is prevalent in Saudi Arabia mainly due to the high incidence of consanguineous marriages. Regrettably, there are elevated rates of vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs) and blood transfusions, leading to poor quality of life and significant financial strain. This study aimed to assess the frequency of blood transfusions, out-of-pocket expenditures (OOPEs), and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in SCD patients.

Assessment of Knowledge and Practices of Medical Emergencies in Medical and Dental Students of the University of Ha'il, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Aim and background Medical emergencies (MEs) pose urgent threats to life and occur frequently, with primary care providers seeing at least one emergency per year. Common MEs include asthma, anaphylaxis, seizures, and cardiac arrest. However, many medical offices are ill-equipped to handle these emergencies.