Generalized Anxiety Disorder Among Physicians: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is defined as excessive worry that occurs on most days for at least six months, causes significant distress or impairment, and is associated with increased use of health services.

Methodology: A cross‑sectional study was carried out among physicians working in Saudi Arabia through an online questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of a sociodemographic part and the validated Arabic version of the Generalized Anxiety Disorder‑7 (GAD‑7) questionnaire.

Parents' Awareness and Attitude Toward Pediatrics Eye Diseases in Makkah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: The necessity of early detection and parents' knowledge of pediatric eye conditions and eye care is crucial, not only because of the severe complications it can carry, like blindness, but also due to the availability of preventive measures and the importance of vision in a child's growth and social life. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the level of awareness of and attitudes toward children's eye diseases of parents in Makkah City, Saudi Arabia.

Methods:  This descriptive, cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, from September to December 2022.

A Cross-Sectional Study of the Knowledge, Practice, and Attitude Towards Herpes Zoster Vaccination Among the General Population in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia.

Introduction Herpes zoster (HZ) is a viral infection that occurs due to the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus. The vaccination against herpes zoster to prevent its complications has been approved for individuals 50 years of age and older. This study aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and habits of at-risk populations about the varicella-zoster virus and its vaccination.

Awareness Regarding Diabetic Retinopathy Among Adult Diabetic Patients in Al Qunfudah District.

Background Diabetes mellitus is a major public health problem worldwide. Diabetic patients may suffer many complications including diabetic retinopathy, which can lead to blindness if left undiagnosed and untreated. Methodology A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted among a sample of 251 adult diabetic patients in the Al Qunfudah district.

Rationales and uncertainties for aspirin use in COVID-19: a narrative review.

Objectives: To review the pathophysiology of COVID-19 disease, potential aspirin targets on this pathogenesis and the potential role of aspirin in patients with COVID-19.

Design: Narrative review.

Setting: The online databases PubMed, OVID Medline and Cochrane Library were searched using relevant headlines from 1 January 2016 to 1 January 2021.

Hepatitis B Vaccine: Assessment of Immunologic Response, Coverage Rate, and Factors Influencing Seroreactivity.

Background: Hepatitis B infection and resulting health sequela is a worldwide health problem. Adults at increased risk of infection are recommended to receive hepatitis B vaccine for protection, followed by postvaccination titer testing to confirm immunity. The aim of this study is to assess coverage rate and immunologic response to hepatitis B vaccine and factors influencing seroreactivity.

Association of CXCR4 Expression and Clinical Outcome in Different Subsets of De Novo Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients.

Background: Acute myeloid leukemia is a heterogeneous group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled proliferation of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and progenitor cells with a reduced capacity to differentiate into mature cells. CXC chemokine receptor (CXCR4) and its ligand stromal derived factor-1 (SDF-1/CXCL12) are important players involved in cross-talk between leukemia cells and the bone marrow (BM) microenvironment. The aim to study the association between the immunohistochemical CXCR4 expression and the clinical outcome of AML in adult Egyptian patients.

Mortality rate of ICU patients with the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome - Coronavirus infection at King Fahad Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Objective: The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is a novel coronavirus circulating in the Arabian Peninsula since September 2012. It leads to significant respiratory disease and among patients with co-morbidities is associated with high mortality. This research studied the mortality rate of MERS-CoV among intensive care unit (ICU) patients and the correlation of mortality with different co-morbidities.