Inverted Follicular Keratosis in a Young Female Patient: A Case Report of a Rare Occurrence.

This case report describes a rare occurrence of inverted follicular keratosis (IFK) in a 27-year-old woman who had a single lesion on the left side of her nose. IFK, which primarily affects older males, is a harmless condition that involves the hair follicles and sebaceous ducts. The patient's lesion, with a size of 0.

Guiding Drug Provocation Testing for Ibuprofen Hypersensitivity in a Pediatric Population: Development of the I3A Risk-Stratification Tool.

Background: Ibuprofen is a main cause of drug hypersensitivity reactions in children. The gold standard for diagnosis is the drug provocation test (DPT).

Objective: We aimed to create a clinical risk-stratification tool to guide this high-risk procedure.

Prevalence and predictors of polypharmacy and comorbidities among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cross-sectional retrospective study in a tertiary hospital in Saudi Arabia.

Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of polypharmacy, comorbidities and to investigate factors associated with polypharmacy among adult patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Methods: This was a retrospective single-centre cross-sectional study. Patients with a confirmed diagnosis of COPD according to the GOLD guidelines between 28 February 2020 and 1 March 2023 were included in this study.

Concurrent identification of follicular lymphoma and papillary thyroid carcinoma.

Introduction: PTC has high lymph node metastasis, affecting central and lateral lymph nodes. On the other hand, follicular lymphoma is the second most frequent non-Hodgkin lymphoma in the West and affects cervical lymph nodes.

Case Presentation: A 66-year-old Saudi man with type 2 diabetes and hypertension presented with neck lumps on both sides of his neck.

Prevalence, perception, and attitude regarding electronic cigarettes usage among young adults in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. .

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) usage among young adults in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; their perceptions of its harm and legal age, and the reasons and factors influencing their use.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out within the general community of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between December 2023 and April 2024. Participants aged 18-25 years were included.

Feasibility of laparoscopic adrenalectomy in adrenal masses greater than 5 centimeters: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) has emerged as the primary treatment for adrenal masses. This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed LA's feasibility, safety, effectiveness, and complications for adrenal masses exceeding 5 cm.

Methods: The study was conducted using PRISMA guidelines with PROSPERO registration No.

Colonic Angiolipoma: A Rare Cause of Chronic Anemia and Rectal Bleeding.

Angiolipomas are rare, benign tumors characterized by a mixture of adipose tissue and blood vessels, distinguishing them from lipomas. This case involves a 52-year-old woman with no significant medical history who presented with generalized weakness, fatigue, and intermittent, painless rectal bleeding over six months, initially dismissed as hemorrhoidal. Despite exhibiting mild pallor and trace rectal bleeding upon examination, significant iron-deficiency anemia was diagnosed through laboratory tests.

Differentiation of acanthamoeba keratitis from other non-acanthamoeba keratitis: Risk factors and clinical features.

Introduction: Infectious Keratitis is one of the most common ocular emergencies seen by ophthalmologists. Our aim is to identify the risk factors and clinical features of Acanthamoeba Keratitis (AK).

Methods: This retrospective chart review study was conducted at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and included all the microbial keratitis cases, male and female patients of all ages.

The Reliability of the Apple Watch's Electrocardiogram.

Background An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a standard tool used to detect various cardiovascular abnormalities. Detection sensitivity for atrial fibrillation (AF) was recently shown to be greatly increased by using short, intermittent ECG recordings.Modern mobile ECG recording devices that can monitor patients' heart activities around the clock have made this a reality.

Assessment of concerns about vaccination among recovered COVID-19 patients in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Vaccine hesitancy re-emerged as a critical public health issue during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aims: This study assessed the concerns of recovered COVID-19 patients about vaccination and the predictors of vaccine hesitancy.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of 319 adult patients who recovered from COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia.

The Association Between FokI Vitamin D Receptor Polymorphisms With Metabolic Syndrome Among Pregnant Arab Women.

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a serious health condition that is becoming extremely threatening in Saudi Arabia. The link between vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphisms and maternal MetS has been observed in several ethnic groups, but is yet to be clarified in the Arabian population. This study aims to investigate the relationship between the VDR genotype and the risk of MetS and its components in pregnant Saudi women.

The Association Between Psychological Disorders and Physical Activity Among Saudi Women at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University.

Introduction Psychological disorders are one of the leading causes of disability globally. Evidence suggests the positive role of physical activity on physical and mental health in various countries. However, a limited number of studies have been done in Saudi Arabia to investigate the association between physical activity and psychological health, especially among women.

Accuracy of Antibiotic Allergy Documentation and the Validity of Physicians' Decision in a Pediatric Tertiary Care Setting.

Background: Patients allergic to antibiotics are at higher risk of receiving treatment with a broader spectrum, more harmful, and expensive agents. The aims of this study were (1) to assess the quality of documentation of antibiotics allergies in the electronic medical records (EMR) in a Pediatric tertiary care setting, and (2) to determine the validity of physicians' decision to hold antibiotics prescriptions.

Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study at King Abdullah Specialized Children Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Predicting Patients' Intention to Use a Personal Health Record Using an Adapted Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology Model: Secondary Data Analysis.

Background: With the rise in the use of information and communication technologies in health care, patients have been encouraged to use eHealth tools such as personal health records (PHRs) for better health and well-being services. PHRs support patient-centered care and patient engagement. To support the achievement of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 ambitions, the National Transformation program provides a framework to use PHRs in meeting the 3-fold aim for health care-increased access, reduced cost, and improved quality of care-and to provide patient- and person-centered care.

A natural mutation in Pisum sativum L. (pea) alters starch assembly and improves glucose homeostasis in humans.

Elevated postprandial glucose (PPG) is a significant risk factor for non-communicable diseases globally. Currently, there is a limited understanding of how starch structures within a carbohydrate-rich food matrix interact with the gut luminal environment to control PPG. Here, we use pea seeds (Pisum sativum) and pea flour, derived from two near-identical pea genotypes (BC1/19RR and BC1/19rr) differing primarily in the type of starch accumulated, to explore the contribution of starch structure, food matrix and intestinal environment to PPG.

The prevalence of head and facial injuries among children in Saudi Arabia following road traffic crashes.

Background: Motor vehicle crashes (MVCs) are the leading cause of death among children in Saudi Arabia. Childhood injuries can be prevented or minimized if safety measures, such as car seats, are implemented. The literature on the epidemiology of head and facial injury among children is limited, which affects the ability to understand the extent of the burden and hinders investment in public health prevention.

Adoption of a Personal Health Record in the Digital Age: Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: As health care organizations strive to improve health care access, quality, and costs, they have implemented patient-facing eHealth technologies such as personal health records to better engage patients in the management of their health. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, eHealth is also growing in accordance with Vision 2030 and its National Transformation Program framework, creating a roadmap for increased quality and efficiency of the health care system and supporting the goal of patient-centered care.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the adoption of the personal health record of the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNGHA Care).

Mycobacterial antigens in pleural fluid mononuclear cells to diagnose pleural tuberculosis in HIV co-infected patients.

Background: Extra pulmonary manifestation of tuberculosis (TB) accounts for approximately one-half of TB cases in HIV-infected individuals with pleural TB as the second most common location. Even though mycobacteria are cleared, mycobacterial antigens may persist in infected tissues, causing sustained inflammation and chronicity of the disease. The aim of this study was to explore various mycobacterial antigens in pleural effusions, the impact of HIV infection and CD4+ T-cell depletion on the presence of antigens, and the diagnostic potential of antigens for improved and rapid diagnosis of pleural TB.

Knowledge, attitude and practice towards abortion and post abortion care among Egyptian private obstetricians and gynaecologists.

Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of private obstetricians and gynaecologists towards abortion, post-abortion care, and post-abortion family planning.

Patients And Methods: A cross-sectional study, from June 2017 to May 2018, using a self-administered questionnaire of 150 obstetricians/gynaecologists at private clinics, centres, hospitals in Ismailia, Egypt. The questionnaire was composed of four broad sections: section one was about the socio-demographic characteristics of the participants; section two was about physicians' knowledge, attitude and practices regarding abortion; section three was about their attitudes and practices regarding post-abortion family planning and screening for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in patients presenting for induced abortion; and section four was about the socio-demographic characteristics of women seeking induced abortion taken from the physicians' views.

Prevalence of Mild Hearing Loss in Schoolchildren and its Association with their School Performance.

 Hearing is important for the proper development of every child, especially for those younger than 5 years of age, because it helps in the development of language and speech. Emotional and social problems, as well as issues with academic performance, can result from hearing loss even of mild degree. Early diagnosis and management can overcome those negative impacts.

Relationship of Mandibular Ramus Dimensions to Lower Third Molar Impaction.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the mandibular ramus features that could contribute to the etiology of mandibular third molar impaction.

Materials And Methods: Two hundred and forty subjects were divided into two groups: impacted group: 115 subjects presented with an impacted mandibular third molar, and control group: 125 subjects with the normal mandibular third molar eruption. Digital panoramic radiographs were used, and four angular and twelve linear measurements were done.

Appraisal of clinical practice guidelines for the management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) using the AGREE II Instrument: A systematic review.

Background And Objective: High quality evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) have a major impact on the appropriate diagnosis and management and positive outcomes. The evidence-based healthcare for patients with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is challenging. The objective of this study was to appraise the quality of published CPGs for ADHD.

Culturally influenced performance on tasks of line bisection and symbol cancellation in Arabs.

The objective of this study was to administer line bisection (LB) and symbol cancellation (SC) tasks on a sample of healthy Arabs in Saudi Arabia, to determine if normative performance would differ from that of the Western population. A total of 136 healthy individuals were enrolled. Deviation direction from the veridical center and percentage deviation scores (PDS) were determined for LB.