Publications by authors named "Waleed Badoghaish"

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) are the most commonly used bariatric procedures. There is an increasing awareness about a comorbidity-based indication for bariatric surgery regardless of weight (metabolic surgery). The best operation to mitigate obesity-associated comorbidities is a matter of controversy.

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Purpose: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a highly prevalent gastrointestinal disorder with modifiable risk factors and it is associated with considerable health and economic burden. The current study was conducted to assess the frequency and risk factors related to GERD in the previously unstudied population of Southern Punjab, Pakistan.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted for assessing the frequency and risk factors of GERD by using a self-administered questionnaire.

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The world is still in need of an effective therapy to treat coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19). This cross-sectional study was conducted on COVID-19 survivors in Saudi Arabia to investigate the influence of a healthy diet on the recovery time from COVID-19. A questionnaire was developed to assess participants' dietary habits, based on the 2015 Dutch food-based dietary guidelines.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study focused on the effects of sociodemographic and clinical characteristics on COVID-19 outcomes in Saudi Arabia, particularly in young and middle-aged adults (18 to 55 years).
  • Patients interviewed (706 total) revealed that those with chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension experienced higher hospitalization rates and longer recovery times.
  • Symptoms such as breathlessness and loss of smell were linked to worse clinical outcomes, indicating trends similar to findings from other countries; future research is suggested to further explore treatment impacts on COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia.
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