Cancer in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia: A population-based study (1987-1988).

This study presents the findings of the first population-based tumor registry in the Eastern region (ER). Data on all cancer sites, in 1987 and 1988, were captured from all health facilities in the ER. A regional population census was obtained from regional health authorities.

Leukemia in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia: A population-based study (1987-1988).

This is the first population-based data in Saudi Arabia on the incidence of leukemias in the Eastern Region, as conducted by its regional tumor registry. Data on cancer were captured from all health facilities in the region in 1987-1988. Population census was derived from a survey.

Prevalence of intestinal parasites in Saudi children: a community-based study.

A community-based study was undertaken to determine the prevalence and types of intestinal parasites in the pediatric population of Al-Baha region, Saudi Arabia. Stool samples were randomly collected from 19,939 children of whom 4208 (21.1%) were found to harbour intestinal parasites.

Community survey of neurological disorders in Saudi Arabia: Results of the pilot study in Agrabiah.

A pilot study of the Agrabiah area in Al-Khobar was undertaken to field test study methodologies and identify possible limitations and constraints to a planned community survey for neurological disorders in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The survey used a pre-tested questionnaire administered by trained personnel to all subjects living within 50 blocks randomly selected from the 198 inhabited ones in the area. Subjects with abnormal responses on screening were then evaluated by neurologists using specific guidelines and criteria to establish the diagnosis of neurological disease.

Outcome of bought living non-related donor kidneys followed up at a single centre.

Between October 1985 and November 1991, 16 dialysis patients travelled to Bombay and bought kidneys from living non-related Indian donors for U.S. $7,372.