Publications by authors named "Taif Alanazi"
Article Synopsis
- The study aims to assess the prevalence of thyroid disorders among diabetics in Arar, Saudi Arabia.
- A total of 501 diabetic participants, mainly aged 20-35, were surveyed, revealing high levels of vitamin D and B12 deficiencies, along with significant rates of hypertension and high blood lipids.
- The results show a notable connection between diabetes and thyroid disorders, with over half of the participants indicating a lack of knowledge about these conditions.
Background: The internship year marks the culmination of the nursing program across all Saudi universities, bridging theoretical learning and practical application. The significance of the internship year lies in the application of skills acquired during the preceding years of study. Understanding interns' experiences, identifying influences, and sharing their recommendations for best practices become crucial.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Aim: The impostor phenomenon (IP) was defined in 1978 as an "internal feeling of intellectual phoniness felt by people with outstanding academic and professional achievements." This study aims to estimate the prevalence and predictors of IP among medical students.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2022 to May 2023.
Intra-abdominal complications such as peritoneal abscesses pose significant medical challenges. Over recent years, there has been a heightened focus on refining treatments for these conditions, such as optimal surgical techniques, drug therapies, and intervention methods. This paper aims to present a comprehensive overview of 10 research studies spanning various countries to highlight recent advancements and findings in the treatment and management of peritoneal abscesses.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF: The study of clinical pharmacokinetics of inhaled antivirals is particularly important as it helps one to understand the therapeutic efficacy of these drugs and how best to use them in the treatment of respiratory viral infections such as influenza and the current COVID-19 pandemic. The article presents a systematic review of the available pharmacokinetic data of inhaled antivirals in humans, which could be beneficial for clinicians in adjusting doses for diseased populations. : This systematic review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 guidelines.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The significant increase in the prevalence of obesity over past decades caused the concomitant rise in the incidence of glucose intolerance and diabetes.
Objective: To determine the prevalence of diabetes among Saudi nationals in Turaif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to examine the association between diabetes and obesity in the studied population.
Methods: This study was conducted during the period from May 01 to May 31, 2017.