The consumption pattern and perception of using artificial sweeteners among the public in Tabuk region, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Obesity and weight gain have become major problems worldwide. Thus, several forms of alternative intense sweeteners are extensively used, offering a non-caloric sweet taste. To the best of our knowledge, no research has studied either the consumption pattern or the perception of using artificial sweeteners in Saudi Arabia.

Ethnicity affects the risk factors of acute myocardial infarction and should be considered in educational programs.

Unlabelled: Acute Myocardial infarction is a non-communicable disease representing the leading cause of death in Saudi Arabia. Studying the ethnicity in its risk factors has been poorly investigated.

Objectives: To compare risk factors among Saudi nationals and expatriates.

Hepatotoxicity Induced by Fluvastatin: A Reversible Acute Cholestatic Liver Injury.

BACKGROUND Fluvastatin, a commonly prescribed statin, is indicated for treatment of hypercholesterolemia in persons at high risk for coronary, cerebrovascular, and peripheral artery disease. However, there have been rare reports of liver injury or renal failure associated with use of fluvastatin. CASE REPORT We describe the case of a 69-year-old Saudi man with a medical history of diabetes mellitus and hypercholesterolemia for 2 years, on metformin, gliclazide modified release, daily aspirin, and simvastatin.