Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Retrospective, Single-Center Experience on the Role of Endoscopy and Outcomes.

Background: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a common and potentially fatal medical emergency. This study aimed to investigate the frequency, causes, outcomes, and efficacy of endoscopy in the treatment of UGIB at King Fahad Central Hospital in Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: Between January 2017 and December 2023, a retrospective study was performed including all hospitalized patients with UGIB.

Assessment of Knowledge and Perception of Sodium-Glucose Co-transporter 2 (SGLT-2) Inhibitors Prescription among Physicians in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors are a new class of medications that have been proven to improve both glycemic control and cardio-renal outcomes. The knowledge, attitude, and perception toward their prescriptions in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, are still unknown.

Objective: The study aimed to measure the level of knowledge and attitude toward sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors prescription among physicians in the Jazan region, Saudi Arabia.

Baseline Characteristics Associated With Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter Inhibitor Prescriptions in Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Sodium-glucose cotransporter inhibitors are promising medications for improving cardiovascular outcomes in diabetic and non-diabetic patients. The baseline characteristics associated with its prescription in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, are still lacking.

Objectives: This study aims to determine the baseline characteristics associated with its prescription among type 2 diabetic patients in the Jazan region.