Faisal Alghamdi
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View article: Cardiac Rehabilitation: Integrated Approaches in Physical Therapy, Nursing, and Health Information Management
Cardiac Rehabilitation: Integrated Approaches in Physical Therapy, Nursing, and Health Information Management Open
Background: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally. Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is an evidence-based, multidisciplinary intervention recommended for patients recovering from acute cardiac events or living with chroni…
View article: -The Prevalence and Parental Awareness, Perception, and Attitudes towards Eye Diseases in Children Under 18 years old, in Saudi Arabia
-The Prevalence and Parental Awareness, Perception, and Attitudes towards Eye Diseases in Children Under 18 years old, in Saudi Arabia Open
Background Identifying and treating visual impairment in young children is crucial because it has a lasting impact on adults. Estimates put the number of children with vision impairment in the world at 19 million, compared to the estimate…
View article: (DE) LEGITIMATION STRATEGIES IN THE YEMENI PROXY WAR: DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF IRANIAN IRNA MEDIA OUTLET
(DE) LEGITIMATION STRATEGIES IN THE YEMENI PROXY WAR: DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF IRANIAN IRNA MEDIA OUTLET Open
Since the onset of the Yemeni conflict, marked by the ousting of President Abdu Rabbuh Mansur Hadi's government following a Houthi militant takeover, Iran has emerged as a significant player. It is perceived as backing and supplying arms t…
View article: IBC Oxford University Oral Abstract 46 - Bariatric surgery for adolescent obesity: what is the current evidence?
IBC Oxford University Oral Abstract 46 - Bariatric surgery for adolescent obesity: what is the current evidence? Open
Objectives In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to assess the impact of bariatric surgical procedures on weight reduction in adolescents. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB), …
View article: Meta-Analysis Investigating Optimal Timing of Chemoprophylaxis for Venous Thromboembolism in Operatively Managed Blunt Spinal Injuries
Meta-Analysis Investigating Optimal Timing of Chemoprophylaxis for Venous Thromboembolism in Operatively Managed Blunt Spinal Injuries Open
Early chemoprophylaxis initiation in operatively managed BSI patients reduces DVT and overall VTE risk without affecting PE incidence or mortality LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 2.
View article: Comparing short‐axis versus long‐axis ultrasound‐guided techniques for internal jugular vein cannulation: A meta‐analysis of clinical outcomes and safety
Comparing short‐axis versus long‐axis ultrasound‐guided techniques for internal jugular vein cannulation: A meta‐analysis of clinical outcomes and safety Open
Introduction Central venous access plays a crucial role in various clinical settings, and ultrasound guidance has become increasingly popular for improving its safety and success rates. The aim of this meta‐analysis was to compare the shor…
View article: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Closed Colorectal Surgical Incisions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Closed Colorectal Surgical Incisions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
The utilization of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) in lowering the incidence of infections in closed colorectal surgical incisions has not been thoroughly established, and recent trials have had conflicting results. This meta-analys…
View article: Prevalence and Associated Factors of Vitamin D Deficiency in High Altitude Region in Saudi Arabia: Three-Year Retrospective Study
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Vitamin D Deficiency in High Altitude Region in Saudi Arabia: Three-Year Retrospective Study Open
Vitamin D deficiency is common in the Saudi population despite sunny weather in KSA. It is more prevalent among males, younger individuals, and those without comorbidities such as thyroid diseases and asthma.
View article: Brief Tele-Mindfulness Based Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Multicenter Trial
Brief Tele-Mindfulness Based Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Multicenter Trial Open
Background: To enhance psychological wellbeing of health care providers (HCP) who look after patients with COVID-19. This study is a psychological intervention in COVID-19 pandemic to check at what extent can interventions based on brief m…
View article: Brief Tele-Mindfulness Based Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Multicenter Trial
Brief Tele-Mindfulness Based Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Multicenter Trial Open
Background : To enhance psychological wellbeing of health care providers (HCP) who look after patients with COVID-19. This study is a psychological intervention in COVID19 pandemic to check at what extent can interventions based on mindful…
View article: A Cerebrovascular Incident Secondary to Extensive Aortic Arch Atheroma
A Cerebrovascular Incident Secondary to Extensive Aortic Arch Atheroma Open
Plaques can form across different parts of the aorta, from the aortic arch to the thoracic and abdominal aorta. Aortic arch atheroma, however, is highly associated with cerebrovascular insults due to their dislodgement. Although no concise…
View article: THE CHALLENGES OF SOCIAL MEDIA RESEARCH IN ONLINE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
THE CHALLENGES OF SOCIAL MEDIA RESEARCH IN ONLINE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS Open
The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the critical challenges in social media research in the educational field and some current initiatives in addressing them. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with thirteen resea…
View article: Delayed presentation of bowel obstruction after abdominal blunt trauma
Delayed presentation of bowel obstruction after abdominal blunt trauma Open
Blunt abdominal trauma is a rare cause of small bowel obstruction thought to arise from either a sealed perforation of the small bowel or mesenteric injury resulting in adhesions. A 55-year-old gentleman presented with symptoms and signs o…
View article: A Case of Gastroesophageal Cancer after Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
A Case of Gastroesophageal Cancer after Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Open
Gastric cancer has been reported in relatively few cases after sleeve gastrectomy, which has become a common bariatric procedure. In this paper, we present a 58-year-old woman diagnosed with gastric cancer by esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EG…
View article: Paracecal hernia with intestinal obstruction managed with laparoscopic surgery: A case report
Paracecal hernia with intestinal obstruction managed with laparoscopic surgery: A case report Open
Paracecal hernia is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction. Awareness of the imaging features will help avoid delay in diagnosis. Laparoscopic surgery appears to be a safe and feasible treatment.
View article: Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on the number of smoked cigarettes in tobacco smokers
Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on the number of smoked cigarettes in tobacco smokers Open
These findings suggested that 3 sessions of tDCS over the right and left DLPFC may reduce number of smoked cigarettes for short-time period but might not be significantly more effective than sham to decrease cigarette smoking.
View article: The gap between knowledge and undergoing colorectal cancer screening using the Health Belief Model: A national survey
The gap between knowledge and undergoing colorectal cancer screening using the Health Belief Model: A national survey Open
Although the majority of participants were willing to undergo screening, no significant correlation between knowledge and willingness to undergo screening were predictors of screening uptake. Other areas that could be targeted in the promo…
View article: Open versus laparoscopic appendectomy among Saudi patients
Open versus laparoscopic appendectomy among Saudi patients Open
Appendicitis is the most common cause for abdominal surgeries among all age groups worldwide. Significant research papers were published concerning the techniques through which appendectomy is done. Open appendectomy has been the gold stan…
View article: The effectiveness of non-invasive ventilation in neuromuscular patients in KAMC
The effectiveness of non-invasive ventilation in neuromuscular patients in KAMC Open
Introduction:The impact of non-invasive ventilation on neuromuscular disease (NMD) has become evident over the past two decades due to frequent use of this technique. It allows some patients with non-progressive pathology to almost live a …
View article: Risk of Neuropsychiatric Adverse Effects of Lipid-Lowering Drugs: A Mendelian Randomization Study
Risk of Neuropsychiatric Adverse Effects of Lipid-Lowering Drugs: A Mendelian Randomization Study Open
Using a genetic-based approach, this study showed an increased risk of depression during statin and PCSK9 inhibitor therapy while their association with insomnia risk was not significant.