Effectiveness of Web-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Evidence-based practices were more effective in managing mental health disorders when compared to traditional, non-evidence-based approaches. Web-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions offer a wide variety of advantages among depressed patients as they offer a sense of anonymity, privacy, and accessibility. This systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) aims to estimate the efficacy of several types of web-based interventions among patients with depression symptoms.

Moderating effect for illness uncertainty on the relationship of depressive and anxiety symptoms among patients with type 1 diabetes in Taif region, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Illness uncertainty was found to be associated with the development of depressive and anxiety symptoms among patients with type 1 diabetes and chronic illness in general. However, the moderating effect of illness uncertainty was not examined in sufficient depth. The current study evaluates how the path from diabetes distress to depression and anxiety is mediated by illness uncertainty, ambiguity, symptoms and course predictability, and illness complexity.

Does Invisalign Outperform Fixed Appliance in Treating Vertical Discrepancies?

Aligners became popular among adult patients for their superior aesthetics and comfort in comparison to conventional fixed appliances. It has undergone numerous enhancements over time, allowing it to address more complex malocclusions. Many researchers argued that managing vertical discrepancies is more challenging than addressing anteroposterior issues.

The effect of brief educational intervention on level of awareness about chronic kidney disease among type-2 diabetes mellitus patients in Prince Sultan Military Hospital, Taif.

Purpose: Lack of awareness about chronic kidney disease is prevalent and disrupts glycaemic control. In Saudi Arabia many authors highlighted the problem and called for educational interventions to be designed. Our study is the first to address this issue in Saudi Arabia and evaluate a brief educator-led educational intervention in terms of boosting awareness about and knowledge of chronic kidney disease among type two diabetes patients.

The Prevalence of Sleep Disorders in People with Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Purpose: Difficulty falling or staying asleep are considered sleep disorders, and these are common among people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity. The presence of sleep disorders may cause poor glycemic control among this population. We therefore designed this study to assess sleep disorders among patients with T2DM and obesity.

Erectile Dysfunction and Depression Prevalence Among Male Patients with Type II Diabetes.

Background And Objective: Patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) are at substantial risk for developing erectile dysfunction (ED). The primary goal of this study was to assess the prevalence of ED and depression among T2D patients and the associated risk factors.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted for adult T2D patients who had a routine clinic visit between January-August 2023.

The Predictors and Risk Factors of 2-Year Rejection in Renal Transplant Patients: A Multicenter Case-Control Study.

Introduction: Kidney transplantation is a definitive treatment for end-stage renal disease. It is associated with improved life expectancy and quality of life. One of the most common complications following kidney transplantation is graft rejection.

Immediate effects of a novel hand rehabilitation board on fine motor skills in children with cerebral palsy: A pilot study.

Background: In children with cerebral palsy (CP), fine motor skills limit forearm supination and active extension of the elbow, wrist, or fingers. Therapeutic interventions focusing on improving the ranges at these joints while facilitating active movements are the key to augmenting fine motor skills.

Objective: This pilot study examines if children with CP (with UE involvement) exposed to the Novel Hand Rehabilitation (NHR) Board will demonstrate 1) changes in spasticity and passive ROM of forearm and wrist/finger muscles, and 2) improvement in fine motor abilities.

Family Medicine Residents' Knowledge and Attitudes About End-of-Life Care in Taif City, Saudi Arabia.

Background End-of-life care is essential for individuals with advanced illness and their families, providing comfort, symptom control, and dignity in the final year of life. Additionally, physician competence requires the ability to communicate, make decisions, and create relationships in end-of-life care. This study assesses family physicians' knowledge and attitude regarding end-of-life care in Taif, Saudi Arabia.

Prevalence, knowledge, and attitudes toward herbal medicines among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Prince Mansour Military Hospital in Taif.

Background: Using of herbs is very common among pregnant women to treat the symptoms related to pregnancy as most people believe that herbs are safer than the medical drugs. This study aims to explore the prevalence, knowledge, and attitudes toward herbal medicines among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinics.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was applied at Prince Mansour Military Hospital in Taif city.

Ipsilateral Foot Drop After Leg Traction on Fracture Table for Mid-Shaft Femur Fracture Nailing: A Rare Case Report.

Femoral shaft fracture, one of the most common orthopaedic injuries, is usually treated with intramedullary nailing. During the operative procedure patients are placed on a traction table. Traction tables facilitate the procedure but are associated with some risk.

Prevalence and Determinants Influencing the Use of Electronic Cigarette Smoking in Male Students of Taif University.

Background And Aim: Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) smoking is a significant public health problem in Saudi Arabia, particularly among youth who use it as an alternative to traditional cigarettes. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and beliefs towards e-cigarette use among Taif University students in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among male Taif University students using a self-administered questionnaire.

Parents' knowledge regarding first-aid management of epistaxis in children in Taif, Saudi Arabia.

Objectives: Epistaxis among children is considered a scary issue for both the child and the parents. In Saudi Arabia, one third of children suffer from epistaxis. In our study, we aimed to assess the level of knowledge among parents regarding first-aid management of epistaxis in Taif city, Saudi Arabia.

Lifestyle Assessment of Primary Healthcare Physicians in Taif, Saudi Arabia in the Year 2022.

Objective This study aims to evaluate primary healthcare physicians' lifestyles to promote their well-being and improve care quality for the general population. Methods This cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted on primary healthcare physicians in Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), using self-administered questionnaires. Results We included 206 participants aged 26-66.

Comprehensive review on the efficiency of ionic liquid materials for membrane separation and environmental applications.

In the current twenty years, industrial applications of ionic liquids (ILs) have been of paramount attention due to their indisputable positive characteristics like negligible volatility and chemical/thermal stability. These brilliant advantages open new horizons towards environmentally friendly application of ILs in several industrial activities like membrane-based CO separation, electrolyte, bioprocessing, targeted drug delivery and solar panels. The principal intention of this article is to prepare a comprehensive review on the potential efficiency of IL-based absorbents to separate CO acidic contaminant from industrial gaseous streams compared to alkanolamine absorbents as the benchmark.

National and Regional Rates of Chronic Diseases and All-Cause Mortality in Saudi Arabia-Analysis of the 2018 Household Health Survey Data.

The disease burden and mortality were estimated in Saudi Arabia between 2010 and 2017 but were unknown in 2018. This study aims to assess the 2018 national and regional rates of chronic diseases and all-cause mortality among the total and Saudi populations. In this descriptive cross-sectional study, we obtained data from 24,012 households from the 2018 household health survey.

Prevalence and associated factors of depression among elderly patients attending the primary health clinic in Prince Mansour Military Hospital in Taif, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Depression in the elderly is a common, debilitating, and costly condition. Little is known about the prevalence and correlates of geriatric depression in Saudi Arabia. This study evaluates the prevalence of depression among the elderly and its associated risk factors.

Depressive symptoms in diabetic patients; prevalence, correlates, and moderating effect in Taif, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Diabetes is associated with a range of psychosocial stressors that could lead to considerable distress and increased risk of depressive symptoms. There is a pressing need to understand the underpinnings of diabetes-related distress and how it evolves in connection with depressive moods, and fears related to hypoglycaemia. Our current study attempts to fill this knowledge gap and further explore the interconnections between distress, fear, and depression among Saudi diabetic patients.

Family medicine residents' knowledge and attitudes towards biostatistics, Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Background: It is essential for practicing clinicians to have core knowledge of biostatistics. However, surveys indicated that clinicians' attitudes towards biostatistics are negative. Despite its importance, little is known about the knowledge of and attitudes towards statistics among trainees in family medicine, particularly in Saudi Arabia.

Evaluation of glycemic control among Type 2 diabetic patients in the first visit after COVID-19 lockdown, Prince Mansour Military Hospital, Taif, Saudi Arabia.

Background: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic causes significant morbidities and mortalities. Lockdown is applied worldwide to counteract the spread of the disease. These circumstances limit diabetic patients from hospital visits and follow-ups.

Prevalence of cardiovascular events among patients with type 2 diabetes in the west region of Saudi Arabia.

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) remains a concern globally and particularly in Saudi Arabia, where its prevalence is continuously increasing among the Saudi population. DM is known to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), which can progress significantly if DM is poorly controlled.

Aim: Determine the prevalence of cardiovascular events among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in the west region of Saudi Arabia, and additionally the use of antidiabetic agents with cardiovascular benefits (ADc) in T2DM patients with cardiovascular events (CVEs).

Body Weight and Metabolic Rate Changes in Narcolepsy: Current Knowledge and Future Directions.

Narcolepsy is a known auto-immune disease that presents mainly in the teenage years with irresistible sleep attacks. Patients with narcolepsy, especially NT1, have been found to have a high prevalence of obesity and other metabolic derangements. This narrative review aimed to address the relationship between narcolepsy and changes in weight and metabolic rate, and discuss potential mechanisms for weight gain and metabolic changes and future research agendas on this topic.

The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging: A Nationwide Pilot Survey of Trainees in Saudi Arabia.

Artificial intelligence is dramatically transforming medical imaging. In Saudi Arabia, there are a lack of studies assessing the level of artificial intelligence use and reliably determining the perceived impact of artificial intelligence on the radiology workflow and the profession. We assessed the levels of artificial intelligence use among radiology trainees and correlated the perceived impact of artificial intelligence on the workflow and profession with the behavioral intention to use artificial intelligence.