Mohammed S. Alqahtani
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View article: A Review of Policy Development for Optimizing Health Management and Physical Therapy Resources in the Ministry of Defense
A Review of Policy Development for Optimizing Health Management and Physical Therapy Resources in the Ministry of Defense Open
View article: Comprehensive Care Strategies for Hypoplastic Lung Disease: The Role of Respiratory Specialists, Nursing Leadership, and Physiotherapy in Respiratory Support
Comprehensive Care Strategies for Hypoplastic Lung Disease: The Role of Respiratory Specialists, Nursing Leadership, and Physiotherapy in Respiratory Support Open
View article: Assessing the potential for specimen pooling to streamline nosocomial surveillance of methicillin-resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> (MRSA)
Assessing the potential for specimen pooling to streamline nosocomial surveillance of methicillin-resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> (MRSA) Open
In hospitals, identification of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is important to reduce possible transmissions and serious outcomes. Traditional culture and susceptibility testing requires 48–72 h, whereas Xpert MRSA poly…
View article: The Relationship Between Social Media Addiction and Social Phobia Among Saudi Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study
The Relationship Between Social Media Addiction and Social Phobia Among Saudi Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Social media addiction (SMA) and social phobia (SP) are significant adolescent mental health concerns. In Saudi Arabia, despite high social media penetration, the specific association between these two constructs remains under-researched, …
View article: English Language Learners in Urban Schools: Obstacles, Motivational Efforts, and Teacher Policies and Structures متعـلمـو اللغــة الإنجليـزيـة فـي المــدارس الحضــريـة: العقبـات، وجهـــود التحفيـــز، وسياســـات المعلميـــن والهيــاكـــــل التعليميـــة
English Language Learners in Urban Schools: Obstacles, Motivational Efforts, and Teacher Policies and Structures متعـلمـو اللغــة الإنجليـزيـة فـي المــدارس الحضــريـة: العقبـات، وجهـــود التحفيـــز، وسياســـات المعلميـــن والهيــاكـــــل التعليميـــة Open
View article: Saudi Teachers’ Recommendations for Using Smartboards with Students with Communication Disorders
Saudi Teachers’ Recommendations for Using Smartboards with Students with Communication Disorders Open
View article: Case Studies of Infectious Diseases: Prevention and Control Strategies
Case Studies of Infectious Diseases: Prevention and Control Strategies Open
Infectious diseases pose significant challenges to public health worldwide. This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of case studies of infectious diseases, focusing on prevention and control strategies. Through an examination of real-…
View article: Strengthening Emergency Department Performance through Multidisciplinary Teamwork: A Systematic Review
Strengthening Emergency Department Performance through Multidisciplinary Teamwork: A Systematic Review Open
Emergency departments (EDs) are the frontline of healthcare systems, often faced with high patient volumes, critical time pressures, and increasingly complex cases. To address these challenges, multidisciplinary teamwork has emerged as a v…
View article: Hypercalcemia: A Metabolic Disorder with Wide Range of Side Effects-An Updated Review for Healthcare Professionals.
Hypercalcemia: A Metabolic Disorder with Wide Range of Side Effects-An Updated Review for Healthcare Professionals. Open
View article: First Reported Case of Unilateral Lunotriquetral Coalition in a Saudi Patient: An Incidental Finding
First Reported Case of Unilateral Lunotriquetral Coalition in a Saudi Patient: An Incidental Finding Open
Summary: Congenital carpal anomalies, ranging from extra bone formation to fusion or absence of existing ones, pose diagnostic challenges. Lunotriquetral coalition (LTC), an abnormal connection between the lunate and triquetrum bones, is a…
View article: Genetic profile of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease in the Saudi population: A retrospective study highlighting the role of consanguinity
Genetic profile of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease in the Saudi population: A retrospective study highlighting the role of consanguinity Open
This study reveals a distinct genetic profile of CMT in the Saudi population, with a higher prevalence of autosomal recessive forms of the disease compared to other populations. The findings highlight the importance of incorporating geneti…
View article: Oxidative stress and its contribution to chronic periodontal inflammation
Oxidative stress and its contribution to chronic periodontal inflammation Open
Periodontal disease is a group of diseases that affect the tissues that support the teeth. It is among the most prevalent oral diseases worldwide. Various mechanisms contribute to the pathogenesis of chronic periodontal inflammation, inclu…
View article: Pharmacology and the Nursing Role in Combating Antibiotic Resistance: A Comprehensive Review
Pharmacology and the Nursing Role in Combating Antibiotic Resistance: A Comprehensive Review Open
Antibiotics represent one of the most significant breakthroughs in modern pharmacology, drastically reducing morbidity and mortality associated with infectious diseases. Their discovery revolutionized medical practice, making once-deadly b…
View article: Clinical Impact Of Rapid Molecular Diagnostics For Respiratory Viruses In Emergency Care: A Retrospective Study From A Tertiary Hospital In Riyadh
Clinical Impact Of Rapid Molecular Diagnostics For Respiratory Viruses In Emergency Care: A Retrospective Study From A Tertiary Hospital In Riyadh Open
Background: Rapid molecular diagnostic tests are now important tools in emergency care because they can detect respiratory viruses more quickly than traditional PCR. This study examined their effect on clinical workflow and patient managem…
View article: Trends in Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns in Maternity and Children Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia, Over a More Than Six-Year Period, Retrospective Study
Trends in Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns in Maternity and Children Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia, Over a More Than Six-Year Period, Retrospective Study Open
Background Antimicrobial stewardship plays a crucial role in optimizing antibiotic use to improve patient outcomes and combat resistance. One key strategy is narrowing the spectrum of empirical antibiotics once culture and sensitivity resu…
View article: Efficacy and Safety Comparison of S-1 and Capecitabine in Metastatic Colorectal Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Efficacy and Safety Comparison of S-1 and Capecitabine in Metastatic Colorectal Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
View article: Differential effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists on diabetic osteopathy in type 2 diabetes: a patient-stratified network meta-analysis
Differential effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists on diabetic osteopathy in type 2 diabetes: a patient-stratified network meta-analysis Open
View article: Shaping the Silhouette: A Comprehensive Review of Surgical Body Contouring Techniques for the Torso and Limbs
Shaping the Silhouette: A Comprehensive Review of Surgical Body Contouring Techniques for the Torso and Limbs Open
This narrative review examines contemporary surgical body contouring techniques, including abdominoplasty, brachioplasty, liposuction, and fat grafting, as well as breast and gluteal augmentation, thighplasty, calf augmentation, and genita…
View article: Herbal Medicines Used for the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus in Saudi Arabia
Herbal Medicines Used for the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus in Saudi Arabia Open
View article: Harnessing Liquiritigenin: A Flavonoid-Based Approach for the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer
Harnessing Liquiritigenin: A Flavonoid-Based Approach for the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer Open
Background/Objectives: The integration of natural compounds in cancer research marked a crucial shift in the modern medical landscape, through a growing acknowledgment of their potential as efficient, less toxic, and cost-effective alterna…
View article: Demographics and blood groups as predictors of weight loss after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
Demographics and blood groups as predictors of weight loss after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy Open
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a common bariatric surgical procedure for treating obesity. Understanding factors influencing weight loss outcomes post-LSG is crucial for optimizing patient care. This study aimed to investigate de…
View article: The solute carrier family 11 transporters: a bridge between iron homeostasis and tumor biology
The solute carrier family 11 transporters: a bridge between iron homeostasis and tumor biology Open
Iron is an essential trace element in the human body, and its imbalance is closely linked to the initiation and progression of various malignancies. The solute carrier family 11 (SLC11) transporters, comprising SLC11A1 and SLC11A2, play pi…
View article: Intuitionistic Fuzzy Quasi-Supergraph Integration for Social Network Decision Making
Intuitionistic Fuzzy Quasi-Supergraph Integration for Social Network Decision Making Open
This study explores the complexities of intuitionistic fuzzy (hyper) graphs, considering them as complex (hyper) networks, and presents a unique idea for intuitionistic fuzzy (quasi) superhypergraphs. The extension considers intuitionistic…
View article: Intravenous tirofiban in acute ischemic stroke patients not receiving reperfusion treatments: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Intravenous tirofiban in acute ischemic stroke patients not receiving reperfusion treatments: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Open
Background Reperfusion treatments with intravenous thrombolysis and endovascular thrombectomy after acute ischemic stroke (AIS) can improve patients’ outcomes significantly. Yet, a substantial portion of patients miss the opportunity to re…
View article: E-cadherin expression in the tongue epithelium of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats: an exploratory study
E-cadherin expression in the tongue epithelium of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats: an exploratory study Open
Objective: Little was found on the association between diabetes and its effect on epithelial intercellular adhesion. However, no study reported the association between hyperglycemia and E-cadherin-mediated cell adhesion in tongue epitheliu…
View article: Statins in children and adolescents with familial hypercholesterolemia: A meta-analytic review
Statins in children and adolescents with familial hypercholesterolemia: A meta-analytic review Open
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disorder characterized by high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). If left untreated during childhood, FH can result in early-onset cardiovascular disease (CVD). Statin tre…
View article: Diabetic retinopathy detection based on mobile maxout network and weber local descriptor feature selection using retinal fundus image
Diabetic retinopathy detection based on mobile maxout network and weber local descriptor feature selection using retinal fundus image Open
Retinal screening provides for earlier detection of diabetic retinopathy (DR) as well as prompt diagnosis. Recognizing DR utilizing color fundus imaging needs qualified specialists to know about the presence and significance of a few insig…
View article: Improving Healthcare Strategies with t-Fuzzy Graphs: A Decision Support Modelper
Improving Healthcare Strategies with t-Fuzzy Graphs: A Decision Support Modelper Open
Health management systems require intelligent decision-making to effectively analyze complex interactions between various medical, financial, and operational factors. This study explores the application of t-Fuzzy Graphs (t-FG) in modeling…
View article: Potential of capsaicin as a combinatorial agent to overcome chemoresistance and to improve outcomes of cancer therapy
Potential of capsaicin as a combinatorial agent to overcome chemoresistance and to improve outcomes of cancer therapy Open
Capsaicin (CAPS), a bioactive alkaloid derived from chili peppers, has garnered significant interest for its potential role as a combinatorial and chemosensitizing agent in cancer therapy. Numerous preclinical studies have demonstrated tha…
View article: Probing the role of Coniferin and Tetrahydrocurcumin from Traditional Chinese medicine against PSAT1 in early-stage ovarian cancer: An in silico study
Probing the role of Coniferin and Tetrahydrocurcumin from Traditional Chinese medicine against PSAT1 in early-stage ovarian cancer: An in silico study Open
Ovarian cancer, a formidable gynaecological malignancy, poses a significant global health challenge, and it is characterised by late-stage diagnosis and a high mortality rate. Even in its early stages, when treatment choices are scarce, ov…