Effects of an instructional WhatsApp group on self-care and HbA1c among female patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Aims And Objectives: To assess the effect of an instructional WhatsApp group on self-care and HbA1c levels among female patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Background: T2DM is a chronic disease that requires effective self-care. WhatsApp is a free application that can be effectively used for patient education.

Assessing the Educational Needs of Family Caregivers of Psychiatric Patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Background Family caregivers of psychiatric patients in Saudi Arabia and most of the Eastern world are suffering a big burden as a result of their caregiving role. Aim This study aims to assess the need for psychoeducation for family caregivers of psychiatric patients from outpatient clinics in a psychiatric hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Materials and methods A cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study was conducted, which included a total of 379 family caregivers providing care to a patient suffering from a psychiatric illness.

The Prevalence of Electronic Cigarette Use Among College Students of Taibah University and Symptoms of Cardiovascular Disease.

Background: Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have been increasing in popularity among young adults due to the misconception about the safety of e-cigarettes. Our study aims to identify the prevalence rate of e-cigarette use among college students, the reason behind their use, and the relationship between the use of electronic cigarettes and cardiovascular symptoms among college students.

Methods: An online questionnaire was sent to students of Taibah University between 2021 and 2022.

GC-MS analysis of organic fractions of Chrozophora tinctoria (L.) A.Juss. and their prokinetic propensity in animal models.

Chrozophora tinctoria (L.) A.Juss.

The Pattern of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis in a Single Tertiary Center in Saudi Arabia.

Introduction. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is the most common chronic arthritis in children. Our aim is to describe demographic, clinical, and laboratory characteristics and treatment of JIA patients followed up in Pediatric Rheumatology clinic in a tertiary center in Saudi Arabia.