Clinical Findings of COVID-19 Patients at High and Average Altitudes in Saudi Arabia.

<b>Background and Objective:</b> Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), also known as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), became a global health issue that influenced the lives of billions of people all over the world. The goal of this study was to investigate the clinical findings and routine laboratory evaluations of COVID-19 patients in both average- and high-altitude settings in Saudi Arabia. <b>Materials and Methods:</b> A comparative study to explore the clinical characteristics and Laboratory tests results of COVID-19 patients at both high and average altitudes in Saudi Arabia has been conducted.

Long-term Implications of Persistent Diverticulitis: A Retrospective Cohort Study of 915 Patients.

Background: Persistent (or ongoing) diverticulitis is a well-recognized outcome after treatment for acute sigmoid diverticulitis; however, its definition, incidence, and risk factors, as well as its long-term implications, remain poorly described.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the incidence, risk factors, and long-term outcomes of persistent diverticulitis.

Design: This was a retrospective cohort study.

Family History Is Associated With Recurrent Diverticulitis After an Episode of Diverticulitis Managed Nonoperatively.

Background: To date, the impact of family history on diverticulitis outcomes has been poorly described.

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the association between family history and diverticulitis recurrence after an episode of diverticulitis managed nonoperatively.

Design: This is a retrospective cohort study with prospective telephone follow-up.

Diabetics Retinopathy Knowledge and Awareness Assessment among the Type 2 Diabetics.

Introduction: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of blindness worldwide. In Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries, several studies estimated the prevalence of DR ranging from 30 - 40%.

Aim: To assess the DR knowledge and its association with diabetes control among Type 2 diabetic patients.

The Potential Role of Social Media Platforms in Community Awareness of Antibiotic Use in the Gulf Cooperation Council States: Luxury or Necessity?

The increasing emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious public health issue. Increasing the awareness of the general public about appropriate antibiotic use is a key factor for combating this issue. Several public media campaigns worldwide have been launched; however, such campaigns can be costly and the outcomes are variable and difficult to assess.