Efficacy of pCONUS Devices in the Management of Intracranial Aneurysms: Outcomes of 190 Patients.

Intracranial aneurysms (IAs) pose a significant health concern, necessitating effective treatment modalities. The pCONUS device has emerged as a promising option for managing complex IAs, particularly wide-necked bifurcation aneurysms. Evaluating its efficacy across multiple studies is essential for establishing therapeutic guidelines.

Boosted 1,2-Dichloroethane Deep Destruction over CoRu/AlO Bifunctional Catalysts Surface Oxygen and Water Molecule Synergistic Activation.

Developing efficacious catalysts with superior Cl resistance and polychlorinated byproduct inhibition capability is crucial for realizing the environmentally friendly purification of chlorinated volatile organic compounds (CVOCs). Activating CVOC molecules and desorbing Cl species by modulating the metal-oxygen property is a promising strategy to fulfill these. Herein, a bifunctional CoRu/AlO catalyst with synergistic Co and Ru interactions (Ru-O-Co species) was rationally fabricated, which possesses abundant surface Co and Ru sites and collaboratively facilitates the activation of lattice oxygen (O) and molecular oxygen (O → O → O), accelerating 1,2-dichloroethane (1,2-DCE) decomposition the reaction route of enolic species → aldehydes → carboxylate/carbonate.

Risk of osteoporotic fractures in menopausal women with common mental health diagnoses prescribed SSRIs/SNRIs: cohort and self-controlled case series analyses.

Unlabelled: In a population-based cohort study of menopausal women with common mental health diagnoses, SSRIs/SNRIs were associated with a 32% increased risk of osteoporotic fractures. The risk of osteoporotic fractures was particularly increased for longer periods of treatment with SSRIs/SNRIs (> 5 years) and in younger menopausal women (< 50 years old).

Purpose: To investigate the association between selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) and the risk of osteoporotic fractures (OF) in menopausal women with common mental health diagnoses (CMHD).

Effect of Diet and Dietary Patterns on the Progression of Multiple Sclerosis: A Review.

The link between diet and the progression of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a topic of growing interest and investigation within the medical community. This review explored the mechanisms through which dietary interventions can impact the course of MS and shape the clinical outcomes and quality of life of individuals with the disease. By synthesizing current knowledge from clinical studies and observational research, the review aimed to provide insights into the role of diet in managing MS.

Clinical and Radiological Parameters Affecting the Yield of Routine Electroencephalography in Various Indications.

Objectives: To highlight the significance of various clinical and radiological parameters in association with specific electroencephalographic (EEG) patterns in order to prioritize EEG referrals.

Method: This retrospective, cross-sectional study was conducted in the neurology department of King Fahad University Hospital, Alkhobar, and involved a review and analysis of EEG and medical records pertaining to 604 patients referred for routine EEG. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 22.

Performance of newly developed add-on devices on aerosol delivery in noninvasive ventilated subjects.

Several techniques had been developed to generate aerosolized medications during noninvasive ventilation (NIV) using variable inhalation methods. This study hypothesized that large spacers were more efficient significantly than small spacers and adapters during NIV. The main objective of this study was to compare the performance of newly developed spacers with standard T-piece in NIV chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) subjects.

Evaluating the Sustainable Competitive Advantage of Saudi e-Healthcare System: An Empirical Study.

Study Purpose: This study seeks to investigate the various dimensions contributing to the sustainable competitive advantage of the Saudi eHealthcare system.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was adopted in this study. Eleven factors were identified that may affect the sustainable competitive advantage, which were embedded in to the survey questionnaire.

Randomized controlled trial parallel-group on optimizing community pharmacist's care for the elderly: The influence of WhatsApp-Email delivered clinical case scenarios.

Background: Drug-related problems (DRPs) significantly threaten the safety of the elderly. In order to improve pharmacists' ability to minimize these events, novel educational interventions that consider the current challenges in clinical practice are crucial.

Objectives: The primary objective is to assess the impact of two unique educational interventions on pharmacists' ability to identify DRPs.

How do medical students perceive the role of artificial intelligence in management of gastroesophageal reflux disease?

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment of various medical and surgical conditions, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD). AI has the potential to enhance diagnostic and treatment capabilities, contributing to overall advancements in healthcare. The current study aimed to investigate the medical students' views regarding the use of AI in GORD management.

Sustainable polymeric adsorbents for adsorption-based water remediation and pathogen deactivation: a review.

Water is a fundamental resource, yet various contaminants increasingly threaten its quality, necessitating effective remediation strategies. Sustainable polymeric adsorbents have emerged as promising materials in adsorption-based water remediation technologies, particularly for the removal of contaminants and deactivation of water-borne pathogens. Pathogenetic water contamination, which involves the presence of harmful bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms, poses a significant threat to public health.

Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance in Older Adults and Alzheimer's Disease Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Antibiotic resistance is a global health concern, and its prevalence among older adults and Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients is gaining attention. Understanding the extent of antibiotic resistance in these populations is critical for designing targeted interventions.

Objective: The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the prevalence of antibiotic resistance in older adults and AD patients with a focus on quantitative studies in order to provide comprehensive insights into the current landscape.

Accessibility of Patients With Special Healthcare Needs to Dental Care in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia: A Multicentre Study From Perspective of Caregiver and Dental Care Providers.

Dental care accessibility is subject to a dentist's qualification, practice and intention to treat patients, regardless of whether those patients have special healthcare needs (SCN) and should receive treatment in a dental setting. This multicentre study aimed to evaluate the characteristics of patients with SCN, their access to dental care and behaviour towards dental care from their caregiver's perspective. In addition, the perspective of dental care providers who care for patients with SCN and the factors affecting the provision of treatment was also appraised.

Unlocking compassion: expanding access to palliative care in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Palliative care is an essential element of the healthcare system. It has profound benefits for patients with life-limiting illnesses. The Saudi Arabian healthcare system lags in integrating this vital component effectively.

Understanding long COVID: prevalence, characteristics, and risk factors in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly raised public health concerns and efforts to limit its spread, impacting societies and health systems worldwide. As challenges persist, the emergence of Long COVID (LC) marks a turning point in understanding the pandemic's long-term effects.

Aim: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of LC in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and explore factors contributing to its persistence.

The Use of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy to Manage a Knotted Ureteric Stent: A Case Report.

This case report describes the successful management of a knotted ureteric stent in a 57-year-old male with diabetes mellitus, who presented with left flank pain and lower urinary tract symptoms after seven months of stent placement. Initial imaging revealed migration and encrustation of the stent, along with knotting at the proximal end. As rigid cystoscopy to attempt stent retrieval met resistance, a semirigid ureteroscope was used to laser transect the stent, allowing for the insertion of a new stent.

3D-printed one-piece versus two-piece orthodontic clear aligner attachments bonded with provisional crowns: A proof of concept.

Objectives: This study aimed to introduce a novel technique for fabricating provisional crowns integrated as a single unit with aligner attachments.

Methods: A total of 60 crowns with attachments were prepared: 20 conventional (Protemp) and 40 3D-printed (20 bonded with attachments; 20 integrated with composite attachments as a single unit) using NextDent resin. Two central incisors were scanned (once without attachments and once with attachments) to create STL files for specimen printing.

Anatomical Study of Abdominal Wall Muscle Innervation to Optimize Retroperitoneal Vascular Approach.

Introduction: Different surgical approaches are used in aortic surgery. Retroperitoneal approaches can result in abdominal wall weakness and flank bulging. These approaches often require dissection of the anterolateral or anteromedial muscles of the abdominal wall.

Fabrication of Nd-Ho Cosubstituted CoNiFeO Nanospinel Ferrites and Exploration of Their Microstructure, Magnetic, and Electromagnetic Characteristics.

The composition and hyperfine structures of Nd-Ho ions cosubstituted CoNi nanospinel ferrites (CoNiNdHoFeO ( ≤ 0.05) NSFs) as well as their magnetic and electrodynamic behavior have been presented. The compound Nd-Ho → CoNiFeO ( ≤ 0.

Health risk behaviors among medical and nursing students of Lumbini Medical College, Nepal: A cross-sectional study.

Background And Aims: Healthcare students are expected to lead healthy lives yet they may engage in health risk behaviors (HRBs) like physical inactivity, poor diet, and substance use. These behaviors can have negative consequences for both the individual's health and well-being, as well as their ability to perform their future roles as healthcare providers. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of HRBs and associated factors among medical and nursing students at Lumbini Medical College, Nepal.

Public Health Risk from Influenza Viruses: A Scientometric Analysis of Influenza Research.

Background: Seasonal influenza and novel H1N1 influenza from 2009 present worldwide difficulties for public health sectors. It is difficult to distinguish between significant research output due to the rising quantity of papers mentioning this infectious disease. We aimed to identify a scientometric analysis of influenza diseases.

Changes in haptoglobin genotype-based gene expressions upon the observance of dawn-to-dusk intermittent fasting: a prospective cohort study on overweight and obese individuals.

Introduction: Intermittent fasting (IF) has been reported to be involved in ameliorating oxidative stress and lessening the systemic-low grade inflammation that predisposes to chronic diseases. Gene polymorphism is currently a main determining factor for the metabolic responses to different dietary and lifestyle modifications.

Methods: The current study was designed to explore the effect of observing four-week, dawn to dusk IF by participants with obesity on gene expression of the anti-inflammatory , oxidative stress, and bioenergetics enzymes (, , and ), as well as metabolic and cellular regulatory genes ( and ).

Accuracy of Mandibular Foramen Localization Using Digital Orthopantomogram (OPG) in Middle Eastern Population.

Background/objectives: Locating the mandibular foramen (MF) through imaging is clinically important for inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) anesthesia and mandibular ramus osteotomies. Although cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is superior in imaging the mandible, an orthopantomogram (OPG) is preferred for its ease of use and availability. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of digital OPG in localizing the MF, in a subset of the Middle Eastern population.