Publications by authors named "Sara A Elmaki"
Accuracy of body mass index compared to whole-body dual energy X-ray absorptiometry in diagnosing obesity in adults in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.
J Family Community Med
October 2023
Background: Obesity is a major health concern that requires accurate diagnosis and management. Body mass index (BMI) commonly used to diagnose obesity, has limitations in accurately assessing body fat. Body fat percentage (BF%) from whole-body dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans is gaining popularity as a more accurate method in diagnosing obesity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFClinical, Laboratory, and Ultrasound Related Diagnoses of Thyroid Disorders: Using a Family Medicine Center Data to Assess Thyroiditis and Thyroid Nodules in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.
J Prim Care Community Health
April 2022
Introduction/objectives: The prevalence of thyroid disorders is high in Saudi Arabia. Among the disorders, goiter and thyroiditis are the most common and have unique ultrasound (US) features, underscoring the need for US screening for thyroid pathologies. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of thyroiditis and thyroid nodules in patients attending the Family and Community Medicine Center of Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University.
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- Breast masses are frequently encountered in primary health care, particularly among women aged 40 and older, with a 24% detection rate in this study.
- The characteristics of the breast masses and their associations with female patients' demographics indicate that factors like being overweight, the presence of a breast lump, and early menarche correlate with higher odds of having a breast mass.
- Family physicians play a vital role in managing these cases and should refer patients for further investigation when a breast lump is reported.