Implementation of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review.

Background: Antimicrobial resistance has highlighted the need for effective infectious disease strategies. Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) may reduce antibiotic resistance, adverse reactions, and treatment failures. This systematic review examines ASPs in Saudi Arabia, assessing their efficacy, challenges, and outcomes to improve antimicrobial use and patient care.

Stereotactic radiosurgery versus whole-brain radiotherapy for intracranial metastases: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Brain metastasis has a negative influence on the morbidity and mortality of cancer patients. Conventionally, whole-brain radiotherapy (WBRT) was favored as the standard treatment for brain metastases. However, it has been linked to a significant decline in neuro-cognitive function and poor quality of life.

Brainstem Toxicity Following Proton Beam Radiation Therapy in Pediatric Brain Tumors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Proton beam radiation therapy (PBRT) is an advanced cancer treatment modality that utilizes the distinctive physical properties of protons to precisely deliver radiation to tumor targets while sparing healthy tissue. This cannot be obtained with photon radiation. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to comprehensively assess the risk of brainstem toxicity in pediatric brain tumor patients undergoing PBRT.

Barriers to Achieving the Recommended Duration of Breastfeeding in Women Visiting the Well-Baby Clinic of King Abdulaziz University Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background ‏Natural breast milk is the ideal food for infants. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and continuation of breastfeeding for the first year is recommended. However, less than half of infants worldwide are breastfed for six months.

Prevalence, Clinical Characteristics and Determinants of Unsuccessful Treatment Outcomes Among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients: A 5-Year Registry-Based Retrospective Cohort Study.

Purpose: Despite the existence of effective medications, pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) remains a significant global public health concern, The evaluation and feedback of national TB control programs are crucial, requiring diligent monitoring of TB treatment outcomes and analysis of the factors influencing these outcomes. This study aims to provide valuable insights into the challenges faced by TB patients, which can inform better strategies for treatment and management in the future.

Patients And Methods: We conducted a study in King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2023.

The Efficacy of Trigger Site Surgery in the Elimination of Chronic Migraine Headache: An Update in the Rate of Success and Failure.

Migraine headache (MH) is a prevalent neurovascular disorder that affects approximately 15% of the global population. They are more common in women and typically affect young and middle-aged individuals. Chronic MH is characterized by headaches occurring on ≥15 days per month for over three months.

Thickness-Dependent Light Transmittance and Temperature Rise in Dual-Cure Bioactive and Light-Cure Bulk-Fill Composite Resins.

This study aimed to assess the light transmittance (T) and temperature increase through different increments of dual-cure bioactive bulk-fill restorative material (ACTIVA), light-cure bulk-fill, and conventional composite resin materials. Cylindrical specimens with a diameter of 8 mm and heights of 1, 2, 3, and 4 mm of ACTIVA, Tetric-N-Ceram bulk-fill (TBF), Filtek One bulk-fill (FBF), and Filtek Z250 (FZ) (n = 6 per group, 96 in total) were light-cured with a visible blue low-intensity light-emitting diode (LED) (650-800 mW/cm irradiance). T, and the temperature increase, were measured using an optical power meter and a digital thermometer during curing.

Health-Related Quality of Life in Individuals with Crohn's Disease: A Sample from Saudi Arabia.

Background: This study was conducted to compare health-related quality of life between adults with Crohn's disease (CD) and healthy controls (CONs).

Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted on adults with CD and CONs in Saudi Arabia (aged 18-60 years). Sociodemographic data (area of residence, education level, employment, and marital status) were collected from both groups, as well as additional information including disease onset, treatment, and symptomology from the CD group.