Publications by authors named "Yazeed S Alqahtani"

Background Congenital heart disease (CHD) is common in patients with Down's syndrome (DS), rendering them at risk of significant mortality and morbidity. However, all patients with confirmed DS must undergo further investigation for a cardiac anomaly early in their lives. Objective To define frequency and patterns of CHD among children with DS in Northwest, Saudi Arabia (SA).

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Background: Community water fluoridation is known to play a significant role in enhancing oral health by reducing the incidence of dental caries. However, the level of fluoride in the supplied public water in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia is unknown.

Objective: To determine water fluoride levels at the main sources supplying water to households and schools in two major cities (Dammam and Al-Khobar) of the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.

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