Publications by authors named "Waleed Alghamdi"

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  • Gastroparesis is a chronic digestive condition causing delayed stomach emptying, leading to symptoms like bloating and pain, and is understudied among diabetics in Saudi Arabia.
  • This study aimed to assess the severity and prevalence of gastroparesis symptoms in type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients to aid health policy decisions.
  • Findings showed 68.4% of participants had type 2 diabetes, with notable symptoms: 22.0% of type 1 and 29.1% of type 2 patients experienced moderate nausea, and stomach fullness was significantly more reported in type 2 patients.
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  • - Osteochondromyxoma (OMX) is a rare benign tumor of bone, classified by the WHO, and can be linked to the Carney complex syndrome.
  • - The symptoms of OMX vary based on the tumor's size and location, but it generally has a good prognosis if surgically removed.
  • - This report discusses a young female patient diagnosed with OMX who successfully underwent complete endoscopic surgical excision without having the Carney complex.
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The purpose of this study was to establish the normative data of horizontal visible iris diameter (HVID), vertical visible iris diameter (VVID), and palpebral fissure height (PFH) in a cohort of South Indian children. The study included 1,234 children from six schools of different regions of Tamil Nadu state, India. HVID, VVID, and PFH were measured using a simple millimeter ruler by three optometrists.

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  • A study in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, aimed to assess the prevalence of cyberbullying among university students and its effects on mental health, revealing that 73% reported being cyberbullies and 54% being victims.
  • The study utilized online questionnaires measuring cyberbullying and mental health indicators, finding a significant link between cyberbullying and increased levels of depression, anxiety, and stress among students.
  • The findings highlight the need for greater awareness and preventive strategies, including educational campaigns and empathy-building initiatives, to tackle the serious mental health impacts of cyberbullying.
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Background: The recent increase in myopia is a major public health concern worldwide, including in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR).

Aim: To provide data on the prevalence of myopia among school-age children in the EMR.

Methods: This study was conducted using the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) protocol.

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Objective: It is well known that celiac disease has a negative influence on patients' health and quality of life. It has a wide range of presentation from symptomless to multiple organ dysfunction but mainly gastrointestinal symptoms. Consequently, it is considered a main cause of mortality, morbidity, and health burden.

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Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, is becoming a significant contributor to chronic liver disease globally, surpassing other etiologies, such as viral hepatitis. Prevention and early treatment strategies to curb its growing prevalence are urgently required. Recent evidence suggests that targeting the gut microbiota may help treat and alleviate disease progression in patients with MAFLD.

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Introduction This study proposes the utility of an infrared auto refractometer for meibography and compares miebographs obtained by an auto refractometer to meibographs obtained by a designated meibography machine. Methods A prospective observational comparative study of meibographs of patients with clinical signs of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) using a designated meibography machine and an infrared auto refractometer. Five masked, experienced interpreters graded the images of the two machines.

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Introduction: The objective of this study is to evaluate the quality of life (QoL), depression, anxiety, and stress, along with associated factors among individuals with diabetes in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This survey was conducted at King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The assessment of depression, anxiety, and stress related to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) was conducted using the DASS-21 questionnaire, while diabetes-related QoL was evaluated using the revised version of the diabetes QoL questionnaire (RV-DQoL13).

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Background: High breastfeeding self-efficacy is linked with lower rates of postpartum depression. No study from Saudi Arabia has previously assessed the relation between breastfeeding self-efficacy and postpartum depression.

Objective: To determine the correlation between breastfeeding self-efficacy and postpartum depression in a cohort from Saudi Arabia.

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Background: Despite improvements in anesthesia practice, there is still a lack of public awareness of the field, the range of an anesthesiologist's duties, and the crucial role they play in the healthcare delivery system. Thus, this study aimed to assess Saudi citizens' perceptions of anesthesiologists' training, expertise, role, and responsibilities, as well as their knowledge and concerns about anesthesia.

Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted between December 2022 and April 2023, with a 42-question survey administered to 406 adult Saudi citizens of both genders residing in Saudi Arabia, excluding healthcare students and employees.

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Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune condition that causes a non-scarring form of hair loss. It is associated with several viruses and diseases. One of the viruses that have been linked to alopecia areata is the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19).

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Background: Refractive errors are globally one of the most prevalent ocular disorders among pediatrics. This study aimed to determine the pattern of uncorrected refractive errors among children attending pediatric ophthalmology clinics at Security Forces Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This was a retrospective cohort clinic-based study including the records of children attending the pediatric ophthalmology clinic at Security Forces Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, between July 2021 and July 2022 who were diagnosed with refractive errors, ages between 4 and 14 years.

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Objective: To examine the distribution and the trend of airborne particles and bio-aerosol concentration in pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) in two tertiary care hospitals with different ventilation setting.

Methods: Hospitals A but not B is provided with a central HEPA filter. PICUs in both hospitals were categorized into protective environment (PE) with room HEPA filter, semi-protective environment (SPE) with portable air-purifier, and non-protective environment (NPE) with neither system.

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  • Skin Picking Disorder (SPD), also known as dermatillomania, involves habitual skin picking that harms skin tissue, with little prior research on its prevalence and symptoms in Saudi Arabia.
  • A study in Jeddah surveyed 520 participants using the Skin Picking Scale-Revised (SPS-R) and found that 28.8% reported skin picking behavior, while only 1.2% had significant SPD symptoms.
  • Factors like depressive symptoms and being unmarried were linked to higher SPS-R scores, indicating higher vulnerability within these groups, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and clinical attention to SPS for better patient outcomes.
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Objectives: This study aimed to assess parents' awareness of and perspectives on childhood refractive errors in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between October and November 2020 in public schools across different regions of Saudi Arabia. Data were collected using an online questionnaire that assessed parents' knowledge and perceptions of childhood refractive errors and spectacle wear.

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Aim: Trichotillomania (TTM) (hair-pulling disorder) is a relatively rare psychiatric condition. We are aware of no studies of this disorder in Arab Middle Eastern populations. We examine the prevalence and correlates of TTM in a community sample of individuals living in a large port city in western Saudi Arabia.

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(1) Background: Adolescents-and-young-adults (AYA) are prone to anxiety. This study assessed AYA's level of anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic; and determined if anxiety levels were associated with country-income and region, socio-demographic profile and medical history of individuals. (2) Methods: A survey collected data from participants in 25 countries.

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Background One of the most commonly used classes of medications that are known for their excessively expanded misuse is proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Although they are profoundly useful, they also account for several adverse effects. Assessing the awareness of the general population may throw light on the problem and limit irrational use.

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The Precision Time Protocol (PTP) as described in IEEE 1588-2019 provides a sophisticated mechanism to achieve microsecond or even sub-microsecond synchronization of computer clocks in a well-designed and managed network, therefore meeting the needs of even the most time-sensitive industrial and financial applications. However, PTP is prone to many security threats that impact on a correct clock synchronization, leading to potentially devastating consequences. Here, the most vicious attacks are internal attacks, where a threat actor has full access to the infrastructure including any cryptographic keys used.

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Background: Childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is commonly diagnosed in Saudi Arabia, but there is negligible evidence regarding adult ADHD in college students.

Objective: To determine the prevalence and correlates of ADHD among undergraduates at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 2280 undergraduate students from 11 colleges at King Abdulaziz University, one of the largest university in Saudi Arabia, were approached in person with a questionnaire that elicited information regarding demographics, education, psychiatric history, health behaviors, and ADHD.

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Background: This study aimed to investigate the impact of interactive lecture (IL) and team-based learning (TBL) on improving clinical reasoning skills (CRSs) and achieving learning outcomes (LO). Students' feedback was obtained about the strategies.

Methods: This study was carried out at the Faculty of Medicine in Rabigh, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Background: The present study examined the prevalence of and risk factors for symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) in the general population of Jeddah, a large port city in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This cross-sectional study surveyed a convenience sample of 520 adults. We used a validated self-screening measure to assess BDD, the body dysmorphic disorder questionnaire (BDDQ).

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Background (HP) is a common bacterium that globally infects humans. The significance of HP infection and eradication of kidney impairment remain ambiguous. Moreover, little is known about whether elimination of the bacteria has any consequence on kidney function.

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Robust inflammation-suppressing nanoparticles based on α-acid glycoprotein (AGP)-conjugated hyaluronic acid nanoparticles (AGP-HA NPs) were designed to regulate breast cancer cells' sensitivity to chemotherapy and to suppress tumor metastasis. The successful conjugation between AGP and HA NPs was confirmed using FTIR, zeta potential, and UV-vis spectroscopy. In vitro studies on MCF-7 cells indicated the remarkable ability of AGP-HA NPs in suppressing migratory tumor ability by 79% after 24 h.

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