Publications by authors named "Razan Alharbi"
Objectives: High rates of morbidity and mortality are a result of trauma being a significant health burden in Saudi Arabia. We evaluated the current trends of primary healthcare (PHC) physicians in Saudi Arabia toward patients with bleeding and their referral awareness for percutaneous endovascular arterial embolization (EAE).
Methods: We formulated a 13-question survey to assess PHC physicians' knowledge regarding decision-making and appropriate approaches to manage patients with traumatic and non-traumatic abdominopelvic and lower limb bleeding.
Objectives: Trauma poses a significant health burden in Saudi Arabia, with high rates of morbidity and mortality rates. We evaluated the trends among trauma team (TT) physicians in Saudi Arabia regarding their awareness and referral practices for percutaneous endovascular arterial embolization (EAE) in bleeding patients.
Methods: A 13-question survey developed by consultants from various specialties assessed the knowledge of TT physicians regarding decision-making and appropriate approaches for managing traumatic bleeding.
Introduction: A breast lesion is an unusual development in the breast tissue that typically appears as a lump or swelling. It encompasses a wide range of disorders, from benign to malignant, posing significant health challenges globally.
Methods: The study was a retrospective study conducted at King Fahad Specialist Hospital (KFSH), Buraidah, Qassim region in Saudi Arabia between March 10, 2017, and April 2, 2024.
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- A study in Qassim region explored the awareness of ENT disorders, revealing that many still mistakenly believe antibiotics can treat viral infections.
- A random sample of 415 adults completed an online questionnaire, resulting in an average knowledge score of 9.37, with females showing higher awareness than males.
- While overall awareness is satisfactory, notable knowledge gaps exist, highlighting the need for targeted education about ENT issues, especially for those with lower awareness.
Background: Root canal treatment (RCT) is a vital dental procedure aimed at preserving tooth function and minimizing infection. Access to accurate and comprehensive information about RCT is crucial for informed decision-making. With the increasing reliance on the Internet for health-related information, it is essential to evaluate the quality and readability of web-based RCT content, particularly in Arabic-speaking regions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAnatomical Distribution Patterns of Peripheral Arterial Disease in the Upper Extremities According to Patient Characteristics: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
Vasc Health Risk Manag
January 2024
Purpose: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) greatly affects the patients' quality of life. We aimed to investigate the affected anatomical sites and distribution patterns in upper extremity PAD using computed tomography angiography (CTA). Furthermore, we sought to identify the correlations between patient characteristics and the identified patterns.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEmotional eating (EE) is considered as the inclination to eat in response to emotions and is associated with certain syndromes. In this sense, we explored the indices of EE and its association with dietary patterns among female students at Qassim University in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study of 380 participants (aged 18-29 years, female students) was performed.
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- - The study investigates the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in Saudi patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and its possible connection to disease activity, finding a significant number of patients with low vitamin D levels.
- - Conducted in a rheumatology clinic, the research included 103 RA patients, revealing that 42.7% had insufficient, 22.3% had deficient, and 15.5% had severe vitamin D deficiency, particularly correlating with increased disease activity markers.
- - The findings suggest that low vitamin D levels are common among RA patients in Saudi Arabia and highlight the importance of monitoring vitamin D and considering supplements to potentially improve disease management and outcomes.
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- A study conducted on female nurses at King Abdulaziz University Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic aimed to explore the link between prolonged face mask use and dry eye disorder (DED).
- The study included 266 participants and found that 28.9% experienced moderate to severe DED, with significant associations identified between DED and wearing masks for over 6 hours a day, along with other factors like wearing corrective glasses and having rheumatoid arthritis.
- The findings suggest that extended face mask usage can adversely affect eye health, indicating the need for ophthalmologists to recognize and address this issue among healthcare workers.
Bisphenol A, a well-known endocrine-disrupting chemical, has been replaced with its analogs bisphenol S (BPS) and bisphenol F (BPF) over the last decade due to health concerns. BPS and BPF are present in relatively high concentrations in different products, such as food products, personal care products, and sales receipts. Both BPS and BPF have similar structural and chemical properties to BPA; therefore, considerable scientific efforts have investigated the safety of their exposure.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To compare the bone mineral density and the fracture risks in Saudi women with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out at Taibah Early Diagnostic Center, Al Madinah Al Munawarah, Saudi Arabia. A total of 465 women with and without T2DM aged ≥40 years who visited the center for a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scan between December 2020 and July 2021 were randomly selected.
Background: The Coronavirus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a worldwide global public health threat. Although acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination will be a critical step in combating the pandemic, achieving high uptake will be difficult, and potentially made more difficult by social media misinformation. This study aimed to examine the association between social media use and acceptance of receiving COVID-19 vaccine among the general population in Saudi Arabia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To investigate the epidemiological characteristics of cervical cancer cases reported at a tertiary care teaching hospital in western Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted on medical records of patients diagnosed with cervical cancer at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected on demographic characteristics, histological types and stage, treatment modalities, and disease outcomes.
Objectives: To identify how children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes were coping with their condition during the COVID-19 lockdown, by detecting differences in blood glucose control and in lifestyle, including diet, physical activity, and mood deterioration, before and during the lockdown.
Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted between April and June 2020 at King Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAUH), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected from interviews, using various forms of telecommunication.