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View article: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on X-Ray Interpretation and Diagnostic Accuracy
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on X-Ray Interpretation and Diagnostic Accuracy Open
This paper reviews the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on X-ray interpretation and diagnostic accuracy in medical diagnostics. AI, particularly through deep learning models like Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), a…
View article: Association between Migraine and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Systematic Review
Association between Migraine and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Systematic Review Open
This study aims to assess the available evidence regarding the association between migraine and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). A comprehensive search of four databases led to the discovery of 611 relevant publications. After eliminating d…
View article: Dual-Phase Ocular Insert with Bromfenac-Loaded PLGA MPs in a PVA Matrix for Sustained Postoperative Anti-Inflammatory Delivery
Dual-Phase Ocular Insert with Bromfenac-Loaded PLGA MPs in a PVA Matrix for Sustained Postoperative Anti-Inflammatory Delivery Open
Background: Postoperative ocular inflammation is a frequent complication of eye surgeries commonly managed using corticosteroids or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) eye drops. However, poor ocular bioavailability and patient no…
View article: Association Between Missed Nursing Care and Nurse Fatigue: A Cross-Sectional Correlational Study
Association Between Missed Nursing Care and Nurse Fatigue: A Cross-Sectional Correlational Study Open
Background/Objectives: Missed nursing care—defined as any aspect of required patient care that is omitted or delayed—has emerged as a significant indicator of healthcare quality. Fatigue among nurses, particularly in high-demand environmen…
View article: Hydroquinone Levels in Unregulated Skin-Lightening Creams and Women’s Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Skin-Lightening Products in Hail, Saudi Arabia
Hydroquinone Levels in Unregulated Skin-Lightening Creams and Women’s Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Skin-Lightening Products in Hail, Saudi Arabia Open
These findings reveal significant safety concerns surrounding locally available SLCs, with HQ concentrations frequently exceeding permissible limits and unsuitable pH levels exacerbating risks. The widespread use of SLPs despite limited co…
View article: The Mediating Role of Burnout in the Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Work Engagement Among Hospital Nurses: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach
The Mediating Role of Burnout in the Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Work Engagement Among Hospital Nurses: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach Open
Aim: This study aimed to explore the relationships between burnout, emotional intelligence (EI), and work engagement (WE) among hospital nurses. Specifically, it examined the mediating role of burnout in the relationship between EI and WE.…
View article: Exploring Nurses’ Knowledge of and Attitudes Towards the Management of Patients with Heart Failure in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Design
Exploring Nurses’ Knowledge of and Attitudes Towards the Management of Patients with Heart Failure in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Design Open
Background: Heart failure (HF) is a significant health burden associated with severe morbidity, mortality, and hospitalization costs and it poses challenges not only to individuals and their families but also to societal and governmental r…
View article: Computational models based on machine learning and validation for predicting ionic liquids viscosity in mixtures
Computational models based on machine learning and validation for predicting ionic liquids viscosity in mixtures Open
View article: Non-Pharmacological Nursing Interventions for the Prevention and Management of Delirium in Hospitalized Older Adults: Implications for Clinical Practice
Non-Pharmacological Nursing Interventions for the Prevention and Management of Delirium in Hospitalized Older Adults: Implications for Clinical Practice Open
Background: Delirium is a common and serious neurobehavioral condition among hospitalized older adults, often leading to poor long-term outcomes. Effective management requires a multifaceted approach, including both pharmacological and non…
View article: Perceived Health Needs, Social Support, and Depression Among Patients with Myocardial Infarction: A Cross-Sectional Study
Perceived Health Needs, Social Support, and Depression Among Patients with Myocardial Infarction: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality globally. Myocardial infarction (MI), a major type of cardiovascular disease, presents long-term challenges for patients. Recognizing patients’ perceived health needs a…
View article: Perceived Barriers to Healthy Lifestyle Adherence and Associated Factors Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Implications for Improved Self-Care
Perceived Barriers to Healthy Lifestyle Adherence and Associated Factors Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Implications for Improved Self-Care Open
Over one-third of patients with T2DM seeking medical care in Hail City perceive barriers to healthy eating, mainly a lack of motivation, insufficient diet information. Educational programs that consider the unique characteristics of patien…
View article: Pre-Analytical Errors Through Effective Collaboration Between Nurses and Laboratory Professionals
Pre-Analytical Errors Through Effective Collaboration Between Nurses and Laboratory Professionals Open
The pre-analytical phase of the total testing process is the most vulnerable to errors, accounting for over 60% of all laboratory mistakes. These errors, including misidentification, improper specimen collection, and hemolysis, have signif…
View article: Sleep quality among emergency nurses and its influencing factors during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study
Sleep quality among emergency nurses and its influencing factors during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study Open
Background COVID-19 has probably contributed to sleep disturbance among nurses, especially those working at emergency departments (EDs). Sleep disorders in nurse managers can negatively impact their health and impair work performance and d…
View article: Roles of Nurses and Dietitians in the Prevention and Management of Malnutrition Among Patients with Chronic Diseases
Roles of Nurses and Dietitians in the Prevention and Management of Malnutrition Among Patients with Chronic Diseases Open
Nurses and dietitians play vital roles in the prevention and management of malnutrition among patients with chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart failure, and cancer. Nurses are often the first point of contact in a healthcare setting …
View article: Exposure to secondary traumatic stress and its related factors among emergency nurses in Saudi Arabia: a mixed method study
Exposure to secondary traumatic stress and its related factors among emergency nurses in Saudi Arabia: a mixed method study Open
Background Emergency department (ED) nurses are exposed to the risk of secondary traumatic stress (STS), which poses a threat not only to nurses’ health and psychological well-being but also adversely affects the execution of their profess…
View article: Diabetic self-care practice and quality of life among diabetes patients in the Hail region of Saudi Arabia
Diabetic self-care practice and quality of life among diabetes patients in the Hail region of Saudi Arabia Open
Purpose: To determine the association between type 2 diabetic patients' adherence to self-care routines, medication use, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Methods: This analytical and cross-sectional study was conducted in Hail R…
View article: Health-related quality of life among people with diabetes: A cross-sectional study in Hail region, Saudi Arabia
Health-related quality of life among people with diabetes: A cross-sectional study in Hail region, Saudi Arabia Open
Background Diabetes Mellitus is a serious and expanding health problem, together with the issues of health- related quality of life (HRQoL). This further puts pressure on the government to allocate more funds for public healthcare. Objecti…
View article: Glaucoma: A review of current management, patients’ adherence, direct and indirect cost, and barriers to drug delivery
Glaucoma: A review of current management, patients’ adherence, direct and indirect cost, and barriers to drug delivery Open
Glaucoma is the world’s leading cause of permanent blindness, influenced by numerous variables, including socio-demographic factors. This review considered existing management practices and innovative methods of drug delivery, as well as h…
View article: Factors influencing fatigue among patients undergoing hemodialysis: a multi-center cross-sectional study
Factors influencing fatigue among patients undergoing hemodialysis: a multi-center cross-sectional study Open
The findings of this study gives a broader understanding of factors influencing fatigue among patients with HD that will help to develop strategies of more focused interventions to reduce fatigue among patients with HD.
View article: Nursing leadership in the Ministry of Health hospitals of Saudi Arabia
Nursing leadership in the Ministry of Health hospitals of Saudi Arabia Open
The purpose of the study was to explore the nursing leadership style of nurse managers working in the Ministry of Health (MoH) hospitals in the Hail region of Saudi Arabia. It evaluates the association of the leadership style with some sel…
View article: The influence of social support on sleep and fatigue level among patients receiving hemodialysis in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional correlational design
The influence of social support on sleep and fatigue level among patients receiving hemodialysis in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional correlational design Open
Background Patients on hemodialysis (HD) are more likely to experience sleep problems and fatigue that may affect their health outcomes. Management of these patients with social support may improve their sleep quality and fatigue as well a…
View article: Psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and nurses' coping mechanisms: A correlational study
Psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and nurses' coping mechanisms: A correlational study Open
Many nurses have suffered mental health problems as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nurses' workload and stress have increased as they care for infected patients and their families. Lockdowns and quarantines have exacerbated the problem…
View article: Sleep Quality and Its Affecting Factors among Hemodialysis Patients: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study
Sleep Quality and Its Affecting Factors among Hemodialysis Patients: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study Open
(1) Background: Sleep quality is one of the most important clinical outcomes of hemodialysis (HD) patients, as it can affect their physical and mental health. This study aimed to investigate sleep quality and its affecting factors among pa…
View article: Correlation Between Structure and New Anti-cancer Activity of Some Antioxidants Following Chemical Structure Modification Does The Evidence Support This Correlation
Correlation Between Structure and New Anti-cancer Activity of Some Antioxidants Following Chemical Structure Modification Does The Evidence Support This Correlation Open
In medicinal chemistry, the link between structure and activity is essential. We are seeking to relate chemical structure and reactivity to medicinal properties, which has gained popularity recently. In this study, scaffolds from three ant…
View article: Anticancer Activity of Anti-Tubercular Compound(s) Designed on Pyrrolyl Benzohydrazine Scaffolds: A Repurposing Study
Anticancer Activity of Anti-Tubercular Compound(s) Designed on Pyrrolyl Benzohydrazine Scaffolds: A Repurposing Study Open
The present study explored anti-tubercular pyrrole derivatives against cancer targets using different in silico and in vitro approaches. Initially, nineteen anti-tubercular pyrrolyl benzohydrazide derivatives were screened against a potent…
View article: Etiologies of Acute Bronchiolitis in Children at Risk for Asthma, with Emphasis on the Human Rhinovirus Genotyping Protocol
Etiologies of Acute Bronchiolitis in Children at Risk for Asthma, with Emphasis on the Human Rhinovirus Genotyping Protocol Open
This research aims to determine acute bronchiolitis’ causative virus(es) and establish a viable protocol to classify the Human Rhinovirus (HRV) species. During 2021–2022, we included children 1–24 months of age with acute bronchiolitis at …
View article: DFT study of carboplatin encapsulation interactions with carboxylated carbon nanotubes and conjugated to folic acid for targeted nano delivery systems
DFT study of carboplatin encapsulation interactions with carboxylated carbon nanotubes and conjugated to folic acid for targeted nano delivery systems Open
In this study, a nano-drug delivery design based on (8, 8) carboxylated single-walled carbon nanotube (CNT-COOH) and folic acid (FA) decorated on CNT-COOH (CNT-FA) were investigated. These nanocarriers were applied to enhance therapeutic e…
View article: Alteration of the Respiratory Microbiome in Hospitalized Patients with Asthma–COPD Overlap during and after an Exacerbation
Alteration of the Respiratory Microbiome in Hospitalized Patients with Asthma–COPD Overlap during and after an Exacerbation Open
The immediate aim of this study was to comparatively examine the bacterial respiratory microbiome of patients in a stable state and during an exacerbation of asthma–COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) overlap (ACO). This prospecti…
View article: Nurses’ Perception Regarding the Quality of Communication between Nurses and Physicians in Emergency Departments in Saudi Arabia: A Cross Sectional Study
Nurses’ Perception Regarding the Quality of Communication between Nurses and Physicians in Emergency Departments in Saudi Arabia: A Cross Sectional Study Open
Background: One of the defining characteristics of safe and highly reliable patient care is effective team communication. It is becoming increasingly crucial to improve communication among healthcare team members since social and medical c…
View article: Caregiver Burden in Informal Caregivers of Patients in Saudi Arabia Receiving Hemodialysis: A Mixed-Methods Study
Caregiver Burden in Informal Caregivers of Patients in Saudi Arabia Receiving Hemodialysis: A Mixed-Methods Study Open
(1) Background: Long-term caregiving for patients receiving hemodialysis (HD), is associated with physical and psychological stress, which may impact on the well-being and quality of life of caregivers. Due to a lack of understanding of th…