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Prevalence of Intestinal Amebiasis Among Saudi Residents Living in the Al-Baha Region, Saudi Arabia Open

Ashraf G Tımsah, Ibrahim Shatla, Mohammed M Alzahrani, Abdulaziz Ali Awad Alzahrani, Faisal Alzahrani , et al. · 2025

Cancer care for adolescents and young adults under the age of 50 in Saudi Arabia: policy review, research gaps, and future directions Open

Saleh A. Alessy, Majed Alghamdi, Badr Al‐Bawardy, Saad Alghamdi, Waleed K. Al‐Hamoudi , et al. · 2025

For the language translation of the abstract see Supplementary Materials section.

Evaluation of Apparent Nutrient Digestibility of Novel and Conventional Feed Ingredients in Sobaity Seabream (Sparidentex hasta) for Sustainable Aquaculture Open

Seemab Zehra, A. Kasim, Reda Saleh, Paulo H. de Mello, AM Alshaikhi , et al. · 2025

This study aimed to evaluate the apparent digestibility coefficients (ADCs) for nutrients and energy of seven conventional and alternative feed ingredients (poultry feather meal, fermented feather meal, mealworm meal, defatted black soldie…

Protein, energy, and amino acids digestibility of Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) fed to snubnose pompano Trachinotus blochii and sobaity seabream Sparidentex hasta Open

Aboobucker Siddik, Seemab Zehra, Reda Saleh, Paulo H. de Mello, Joseph Leopoldo Q. Laranja , et al. · 2025

Spirulina possesses multifunctional dietary properties, making it a promising ingredient in aquaculture feed formulations as a substitute for conventional feed components. In this study, we determined the apparent digestibility coefficient…

Functional properties of biorefined lignin microfillers for enhancing biodegradable materials Open

Deena M. Bukhary, Waleed Y. Rizg, Amerh Aiad Alahmadi, Rahul Dev Bairwan, Sherif El Saadany , et al. · 2025

The growing demand for sustainable bioproducts in industrial applications highlights the need to utilize agricultural biomass for sustainability. This study developed green biocomposites by incorporating lignin particles (LPs), extracted f…

Chemotherapy-free innovations in locally advanced head and neck cancer: a comprehensive review Open

Shatha Abu Taha, Taher Abu Hejleh, Mostafa El-Haddad, Akram Al‐Ibraheem, Ahmed Nadeem Abbasi , et al. · 2025

The treatment of locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (LA-HNSCC) has traditionally relied on a multimodal approach, combining surgery, radiation therapy (RT), and chemotherapy. While chemotherapy plays a critical role in …

Experiences of Newly Graduated Nurses at Al-Baha Hospitals Open

Faisal Alzahrani, Omar Alghamdi, Ahmad Al-Ghamdi, Majed Alghamdi, Souley K. Bonkano A. , et al. · 2025

Background: The transition of nurses from education to practice is associated with many difficulties and opportunities, making this period critical to the nursing profession. This study assesses the experiences of newly graduated nurses (N…

Innovative bioaerogels from marine waste and <i>Nephelium lappaceum</i> leaf extract: A multifunctional biomaterial for biomedical and cosmetics Open

Soni Thakur, Rana B. Bakhaidar, Waleed Y. Rizg, Majed Alghamdi, Muhammad H. Sultan , et al. · 2025

This study explores the fabrication and characterization of chitosan/gelatin (CS/G) bioaerogels loaded with Rambutan Leaf Extract (RLE) for antibacterial and biocompatible applications. Chitosan was initially extracted from shrimp waste, a…

Quality of Life of Caregivers of Patients with Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study Open

Wardah A. Alghamdi, Montaha A. Almatrafi, Rimas A. Asiri, Lama A. Almuraee, Sarah Alsharif , et al. · 2025

Background/Objectives: Cancer is a chronic and serious disease that has a wide range of effects on patients, some of which extend to family members and primary caregivers (PCs), thereby affecting their quality of life (QOL). The aim of thi…

Quality of Life of Caregivers of Patients with Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Study Open

Wardah A. Alghamdi, Montaha A. Almatrafi, Rimas A. Asiri, Lama A. Almuraee, Sarah Alsharif , et al. · 2025

Beeswax-modified biopolymer aerogel: A sustainable approach to hydrophobic oil absorbing materials Open

Waleed Y. Rizg, Yonss M. Albadn, H. P. S. Abdul Khalil, Majed Alghamdi, Osama A. Madkhali , et al. · 2025

This study presents for the first time a sustainable approach to hydrophobic modification of nanocellulose/chitosan bioaerogels using beeswax emulsion. The incorporation of beeswax into the aerogel matrix resulted in increasing the density…

Prevalence of the Common Side Effects of SSRI in the Primary Care in Saudi Arabia Open

Saleh Abdulrahman Almulhim, Abdulrahman K. Al-Mulhim, Yousef Saleh Alshammari, Abdullatif Abdulmohsen Alnaim, Omar Saleh Almulhim , et al. · 2024

Background: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are widely prescribed for the treatment of mood disorders, including depression and anxiety. While SSRIs are generally well-tolerated, they can be associated with a range of side …

The Role of Intermittent Fasting on Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open

Bandar A Almabruk, Saleh Hadi Alharbi, Fawaz S Alsaqer, Ashwaq Al Essa, Hanna Eid , et al. · 2024

Intermittent fasting has gained popularity as a dietary intervention to improve metabolic health. Metabolic syndrome may benefit from intermittent fasting by improving weight, cholesterol levels, blood pressure (BP), and glucose control. T…

Cross-Sectional Assessment of Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness Among the General Population in Makkah Open

Mokhtar Shatla, Majed Alghamdi, Saud Mohammed Almutawa, Anas Mohammed Al-Amodi, Abdulaziz Ali Alsaedi , et al. · 2024

Objectives: A growing global health concern is chronic kidney disease (CKD), which isprevalent in Saudi Arabia as well. In this research, we aimed to assess the knowledge,Perception, and Attitude toward Chronic Kidney Disease among the Gen…

Global radiotherapy demands and corresponding radiotherapy-professional workforce requirements in 2022 and predicted to 2050: a population-based study Open

Hongcheng Zhu, Melvin L.K. Chua, Imjai Chitapanarux, Orit Kaidar–Person, Catherine Mwaba , et al. · 2024

For the Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish translations of the summary see Supplementary Materials section.

Design and evaluation of magnetic-targeted bilosomal gel for rheumatoid arthritis: flurbiprofen delivery using superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles Open

Rayan Y. Mushtaq, N. Raghavendra Naveen, Krishna Jayanth Rolla, Humood Al Shmrany, Sameer Alshehri , et al. · 2024

Introduction The study aimed to systematically enhance the fabrication process of flurbiprofen-loaded bilosomes (FSB) using Quality by Design (QbD) principles and Design of Experiments (DOE). The objective was to develop an optimized formu…

Peer Review in Radiation Oncology: Where Does the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye Region Stand? Open

Shatha Abutaha, Layth Mula‐Hussain, Mostafa El-Haddad, Sara Sami, Khawla Ammar , et al. · 2024

PURPOSE This study aims to assess the status of radiation oncology peer review procedures across the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region. METHODS A cross-sectional electronic survey was conducted among radiotherapy center…

An unexpected opportunist: Magnusiomyces capitatus infection in an immunocompetent patient Open

Mohammad Bosaeed, Rana Alshehri, Danah Abdullah Albarrak, Tauseef Sharif, Majed Alghamdi , et al. · 2024

The Impact of Strict Shunt Protocol on Reducing the Infection Rate Following Shunt Placement: A Prospective Cohort Study Open

Abdulrazaq Alojan, Majed Alghamdi, Ahmed Ammar, Haya ElHajeri, Frederic Boop , et al. · 2024

Purpose: Shunt insertion is the treatment of choice in many hydrocephalus cases. However, one of its common complications that increases its mortality and morbidity rate is infection, as our center yielded 32% infection rate post-shunting.…

A Giant Porencephaly: A Rare Etiology of Pediatric Seizures Open

Rayan A Alzahrani, Ameera F Alghamdi, Mohammed Ali Alzahrani, Majed Alghamdi, Malak F Alghamdi , et al. · 2024

Cancer Research Challenges and Potential Solutions in Saudi Arabia: A Qualitative Discussion Group Study Open

Saleh A. Alessy, Abdulaziz A. Almotlak, Maha Alattas, Abdulraheem Alshareef, Kholoud Alwosaibai , et al. · 2024

PURPOSE Cancer incidence in Saudi Arabia has recently shown an upward trend. Research efforts within the different cancer continuum are pivotal to strengthening control measures. Since cancer research is evolving in the country, it is cruc…

Evaluation of positioning accuracy in head-and-neck cancer treatment: A cone beam computed tomography assessment of three immobilization devices with volumetric modulated arc therapy. Open

Noor Mail, Khalid M Alshamrani, Rab Nawaz Lodhi, Eman Khawandanh, Amani H. Saleem , et al. · 2024

In this study, we assessed the precision and repeatability of the daily patient positioning for three distinct immobilization devices used for head-and-neck patients undergoing RapidArc radiation therapy using cone beam computed tomography…

Interactive TU-Virtual Labs Open

Wael Y. Alghamdi, Hanan M. Aljuaid, Khawlah N. Alqessayer, Nouf A. Alshaikh, Wasan A. Alsofiany , et al. · 2024

Quality of Life of Caregivers of Cancer Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study Open

Wardah A. Alghamdi, Montaha A. Almatrafi, Rimas A. Asiri, Lama A. Almuraee, Sarah M. AlSharif , et al. · 2023

Background Cancer is a chronic and serious disease that has a wide range of effects on patients. Some of these effects extend to family members and primary caregivers (PCs), thereby impacting their quality of life (QOL). The aim of this st…

Adjusted estimate of the prevalence of hepatitis delta virus in 25 countries and territories Open

Devin Razavi‐Shearer, Hannah Child, K. Razavi-Shearer, Alexis Voeller, Homie Razavi , et al. · 2023

The Evolving Role of Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer: Where Do We Stand? Open

Issa Mohamad, Irene Karam, Ahmed El‐Sehemy, Ibrahim Abu‐Gheida, Akram Al‐Ibraheem , et al. · 2023

Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is a precise and conformal radiation therapy (RT) that aims to deliver a high dose of radiation to the tumor whilst sparing surrounding normal tissue, making it an attractive option for head and n…

Evolving Role of Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer: Where Do We Stand? Open

Issa Mohamad, Irene Karam, Ahmed Elsehemy, Ibrahim Abu Gheida, Akram Al‐Ibraheem , et al. · 2023

Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is a precise and conformal radiation therapy (RT) that aims to deliver a high dose of radiation to the tumor with sparing surrounding normal tissue, making it an attractive option for head and nec…

Perception and Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccine Among Healthcare Workers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Open

Ebtihal K Alfosail, Majed Alghamdi · 2023

Nintedanib and pirfenidone for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh Open

Mohammed Ayaz Khan, Nahed Sherbini, Sami Alyami, Abdullah Al-Harbi, Majed Alghamdi , et al. · 2023

BACKGROUND: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic progressive age-related lung disease causing relentless fibrosis of the lung parenchyma. Currently, pirfenidone and nintedanib are the two antifibrotic drugs, approved for the tr…

Association of sleep duration and quality with depression Among University Students and Faculty. Open

Yousef D. Alqurashi, Ali Al Qattan, Hassan Al Abbas, Majed Alghamdi, Abdullah Al-Hamad , et al. · 2022

A significant proportion of surveyed students and faculty IAU suffer from sleep insufficiency, poor sleep quality, and mild degree of depression. Initiatives to tackle the issue of poor sleep quality and quantity among university students …

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