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View article: Evaluation of correlation between etiology of end stage liver disease and intraoperative utilization of blood products during liver transplantation
Evaluation of correlation between etiology of end stage liver disease and intraoperative utilization of blood products during liver transplantation Open
Background: Liver transplantation is frequently associated with massive blood loss and utilization of blood products to optimize coagulation; this study aimed to evaluate their possible correlation with etiological and perioperative factor…
View article: Family satisfaction with the end-of-life discussions and resuscitation orders for patients with severe COVID-19: a multicenter study in Saudi Arabia
Family satisfaction with the end-of-life discussions and resuscitation orders for patients with severe COVID-19: a multicenter study in Saudi Arabia Open
View article: Family Satisfaction with the End-of-life discussions and resuscitation orders for patients with severe COVID-19: A multicenter study in Saudi Arabia
Family Satisfaction with the End-of-life discussions and resuscitation orders for patients with severe COVID-19: A multicenter study in Saudi Arabia Open
Background Despite the significant mortality, data on end-of-life (EoL) discussions during COVID-19 pandemic are scarce. Health care providers had to cope with significant challenges, particularly overcoming barriers to effective communica…
View article: Balloon dilatation for failed pyeloplasty is it a valid alternate option in pediatric age group: A comparative retrospective study
Balloon dilatation for failed pyeloplasty is it a valid alternate option in pediatric age group: A comparative retrospective study Open
Introduction: In pediatric patients, the preferred intervention following a failed pyeloplasty is a surgical challenge. Balloon dilatation is a minimally invasive option with low complication rates. However, redo-pyeloplasty provides worka…
View article: Evaluation of the correlation between six scoring systems for assessing the severity of end-stage liver disease and intraoperative blood loss during liver transplantation: a retrospective study
Evaluation of the correlation between six scoring systems for assessing the severity of end-stage liver disease and intraoperative blood loss during liver transplantation: a retrospective study Open
Although statistically significant, the predictive power of ESLD scoring systems for blood loss during LT was generally weak. This finding suggests the need for further research to develop a scoring system specifically tailored for this pu…
View article: Exploring Researchers’ Perspectives on Institutional Review Boards Functions in Saudi Arabia: A Survey Utilizing the IRB-RAT Tool
Exploring Researchers’ Perspectives on Institutional Review Boards Functions in Saudi Arabia: A Survey Utilizing the IRB-RAT Tool Open
View article: Acute postoperative pain management after living donor hepatectomy during the transition from an open to minimally invasive surgical approach
Acute postoperative pain management after living donor hepatectomy during the transition from an open to minimally invasive surgical approach Open
Background: Acute post-surgical pain is a common concern for patients undergoing living donor hepatectomy (LDH), potentially leading to unfavorable outcomes if not treated adequately. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the transiti…
View article: Evaluation of acute postoperative pain management after living donor nephrectomy during the transition from open access to laparoscopic and minimally invasive robotic surgical approach
Evaluation of acute postoperative pain management after living donor nephrectomy during the transition from open access to laparoscopic and minimally invasive robotic surgical approach Open
Background: Living donor nephrectomies (LDN) at our institution transitioned from open access to laparoscopic and, more recently, to a minimally invasive robotic surgical approach between 2019 and 2022. Concurrently, postoperative analgesi…
View article: Psychological Impact of Distance Learning on Children and Adolescents in Saudi Arabia: A Multi-City Analysis of Behavioral and Mental Health Outcomes During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Psychological Impact of Distance Learning on Children and Adolescents in Saudi Arabia: A Multi-City Analysis of Behavioral and Mental Health Outcomes During the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a global transition to distance learning, which significantly impacted children’s mental health. In Saudi Arabia, remote education began on 8 March 2020, lasting between 1.5 to 2.5 years. This st…
View article: Long-term treatment for Laron syndrome with IGF-1 injection over 22 years in Saudi: A cohort study
Long-term treatment for Laron syndrome with IGF-1 injection over 22 years in Saudi: A cohort study Open
Introduction: Laron syndrome (LS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the growth hormone (GH) receptor gene, resulting in GH resistance and reduced levels of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1). Patients with LS …
View article: Clinical and molecular characterization of familial chylomicronemia in Saudi patients: a retrospective study
Clinical and molecular characterization of familial chylomicronemia in Saudi patients: a retrospective study Open
Introduction Familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) is a severe type of hypertriglyceridemia (HTG). Despite its rarity, we have encountered more than 100 patients with FCS at our center. Therefore, we aimed to provide a useful resource fo…
View article: Ranking of Modifiable Lifestyle Risk Factors for Breast Cancer in Saudi Women: Population Attributable Risk and Nomogram
Ranking of Modifiable Lifestyle Risk Factors for Breast Cancer in Saudi Women: Population Attributable Risk and Nomogram Open
Physical inactivity has the most significant modifiable health impact and is a major risk factor for breast cancer. Removing this risk factor would reduce the prevalence of breast cancer in the Saudi population by 23%. There is an immense …
View article: Enhancing research support services in health organizations by implementing a “Research Concierge Desk”, a case study
Enhancing research support services in health organizations by implementing a “Research Concierge Desk”, a case study Open
Health organizations with teaching and research responsibilities face the need to establish a comprehensive system that addresses the processes and challenges associated with research activities; a system that assists local institutes in b…
View article: Functions IRBs on Saudi Arabia: what researchers think of IRB roles using (IRB-RAT) tool
Functions IRBs on Saudi Arabia: what researchers think of IRB roles using (IRB-RAT) tool Open
Background: The ethics committee has the responsibility to comply with the rules and guidelines regarding oversight of all human research activities, particularly when the research study involves vulnerable people. It also has the role of …
View article: Effect of perceived stigma on work and social roles among individuals with mental health disorders in Saudi Arabia: findings from a national survey
Effect of perceived stigma on work and social roles among individuals with mental health disorders in Saudi Arabia: findings from a national survey Open
Background It is known worldwide that stigma towards mental illness exists. Studies on stigma perceived by patients with mental illness have shown decreased quality of life and a negative impact on work, school and social life. The aim of …
View article: Weighty Matters: The Obesity–Thyroid Nodule Connection Unveiling the Impact of Obesity on Thyroid Cancer Risk
Weighty Matters: The Obesity–Thyroid Nodule Connection Unveiling the Impact of Obesity on Thyroid Cancer Risk Open
Background and Objectives: The effect of obesity on the development/progression of thyroid nodules with uncertain cytology is unknown. Therefore, our objective was to assess the role of body mass index (BMI) in predicting malignancy in pat…
View article: Institutional review boards in Saudi Arabia: the first survey-based report on their functions and operations
Institutional review boards in Saudi Arabia: the first survey-based report on their functions and operations Open
View article: Quality of Life Evaluation in Saudi Arabian Pediatric Patients with Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases Receiving 20% Subcutaneous IgG Infusions at Home
Quality of Life Evaluation in Saudi Arabian Pediatric Patients with Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases Receiving 20% Subcutaneous IgG Infusions at Home Open
This is the first study involving an Arab population to show improvement in the QoL of patients with PID after switching from hospital-based IVIG to home-based 20% SCIG.
View article: Longevity of Immunoglobulin-G Antibody Response Against Nucleocapsid Protein Against SARS-CoV-2 Among Healthcare Workers
Longevity of Immunoglobulin-G Antibody Response Against Nucleocapsid Protein Against SARS-CoV-2 Among Healthcare Workers Open
NCT04469647, July 14, 2020.
View article: Recurrent laryngeal nerve injury after thyroidectomy
Recurrent laryngeal nerve injury after thyroidectomy Open
A recurrent laryngeal nerve injury is a serious complication, and further studies are required to determine the safest techniques for thyroidectomy. However, centralization of thyroid surgery in high-volume centers might reduce this risk.
View article: Institutional Review Boards in Saudi Arabia: The First Survey- Based report on Their Functions and Operations
Institutional Review Boards in Saudi Arabia: The First Survey- Based report on Their Functions and Operations Open
Background Institutional review boards (IRBs) are formally designated to review, approve, and monitor biomedical research. They are responsible for ensuring that researchers are compliant with the ethical guidelines concerning human resear…
View article: 2185. Pulmonary Non-Tuberculosis Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections in Adult Patients at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Saudi Arabia
2185. Pulmonary Non-Tuberculosis Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections in Adult Patients at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Saudi Arabia Open
Background Burden of Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) disease is increasing in both developed and developing countries. Local data is needed to guide our understanding of the epidemiology and outcome of NTM management in our population. …
View article: Post-Thyroidectomy Hematoma: Risk Factors To Be Considered for Ambulatory Thyroidectomy
Post-Thyroidectomy Hematoma: Risk Factors To Be Considered for Ambulatory Thyroidectomy Open
View article: Quality of Life Evaluation in Saudi Arabian Pediatric Patients with Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases Receiving Subcutaneous IgG Infusions at Home
Quality of Life Evaluation in Saudi Arabian Pediatric Patients with Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases Receiving Subcutaneous IgG Infusions at Home Open
Background and aims Subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIG) home infusion is widely used as an alternative to intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). The aim of this study is to determine the quality of life in primary immunodeficiency (PID) patient…
View article: Psychological distress reported by healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study
Psychological distress reported by healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study Open
Introduction Few studies have considered the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of healthcare workers (HCWs) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). We estimated the prevalence and severity of psychological distress and characterized pr…
View article: Epidemiological characteristics, clinical course, and laboratory investigation of pediatric COVID-19 patients in a tertiary care center in Saudi Arabia
Epidemiological characteristics, clinical course, and laboratory investigation of pediatric COVID-19 patients in a tertiary care center in Saudi Arabia Open
Background: Since the initial emergence of the novel SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus responsible for the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, many studies have been exploring the nature and characteristics of this virus and its associated …
View article: Hematologic reference intervals for healthy adult Saudis in Riyadh
Hematologic reference intervals for healthy adult Saudis in Riyadh Open
BACKGROUND: Laboratory hematological tests are widely used in clinical practice to assess health and disease conditions. Reference ranges provided by laboratory reports are considered the most authoritative medical tools to assist in the d…
View article: Prevalence of Aggressive Behavior Toward Fellows, Residents, and Nurses at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Prevalence of Aggressive Behavior Toward Fellows, Residents, and Nurses at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Open
View article: Ursodeoxycholic Acid and SMOFlipid for Treating Parenteral Nutrition Associated Cholestasis in Infants
Ursodeoxycholic Acid and SMOFlipid for Treating Parenteral Nutrition Associated Cholestasis in Infants Open
View article: Effects of Probiotics and Lactoferrin on Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Preterm Infants
Effects of Probiotics and Lactoferrin on Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Preterm Infants Open