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View article: Perceived satisfaction of web-based medical appointment system in Saudi Arabia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Perceived satisfaction of web-based medical appointment system in Saudi Arabia: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
A web-based medical appointment system is an electronic service that is available in a smartphone application and enables patients to book, cancel, or reschedule their appointment for a specified clinic at a primary health care center (PHC…
View article: An investigation of the impact of atenolol on the risk of all-cause mortality in Asian individuals with hypertension and cardiovascular conditions
An investigation of the impact of atenolol on the risk of all-cause mortality in Asian individuals with hypertension and cardiovascular conditions Open
Background Despite several justifications for utilizing beta-blockers, such as atenolol, as the initial treatment for hypertension in the presence of cardiovascular disease, some studies have demonstrated that calcium channel blockers were…
View article: A Review and Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Atenolol on All-Cause Mortality Risk among Asians With Chronic Progressive Diseases
A Review and Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Atenolol on All-Cause Mortality Risk among Asians With Chronic Progressive Diseases Open
Background: The current review was conducted to determine the effectiveness of atenolol on all-cause mortality rate among Asian patients with chronic progressive diseases, mainly diabetes mellitus, primary hypertension, and coronary artery…
View article: Severity of COVID-19 Disease Among Unvaccinated Users and Non-users of Tobacco Products
Severity of COVID-19 Disease Among Unvaccinated Users and Non-users of Tobacco Products Open
Background Previous studies have identified several risk factors associated with the severity of COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. However, studies on the effects of tobacco use on COVID-19 severity have shown contradic…
View article: Patient Waiting Time at Primary Healthcare Centers in Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study
Patient Waiting Time at Primary Healthcare Centers in Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study Open
Background Patient waiting time can adversely affect health services utilization and continuity of care, impacting patient satisfaction. In Saudi Arabia, there is limited information about the average waiting time at primary healthcare cen…
View article: Analysis of patients’ complaints in primary healthcare centres through the Mawid application in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; a cross-sectional study
Analysis of patients’ complaints in primary healthcare centres through the Mawid application in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; a cross-sectional study Open
Introduction: The Saudi Ministry of Health launched a central appointment mobile application system (Mawid) that is linked to all primary healthcare (PHC) centres in the kingdom. The application allows patients to evaluate the healthcare s…
View article: COVID-19 vaccine acceptance: knowledge and beliefs
COVID-19 vaccine acceptance: knowledge and beliefs Open
Backgrounds Vaccine acceptance varies across countries, generations, and the perceived personality of individuals. Investigating the knowledge, beliefs, and acceptability of COVID-19 vaccines among individuals is vital to ensuring adequate…
View article: COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance: Knowledge and beliefs
COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance: Knowledge and beliefs Open
Objectives: Vaccine acceptance varies across countries, generations, and the perceived personality of individuals. Investigating the knowledge, beliefs, and acceptability of COVID-19 vaccines among individuals is vital to ensuring adequate…
View article: The efficacy of clopidogrel in preventing recurrent cardiovascular events among Arab population carrying different CYP2C19 mutations: systematic review and meta-analysis
The efficacy of clopidogrel in preventing recurrent cardiovascular events among Arab population carrying different CYP2C19 mutations: systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background The prevalence and the role of CYP2C19 gene mutations concerning recurrent Cardiovascular Events (CVEs) among patients treated with clopidogrel is still controversial especially among Arab people. Therefore, this review aimed to…
View article: Neurological Associations Among COVID-19 Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Neurological Associations Among COVID-19 Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background The global threat of COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus has reached a high level and the outbreak has been declared as a pandemic. This disease affects different organs and systems including the central nervous system. In t…
View article: The role of <i>CYP2C19</i> gene polymorphisms on antiplatelet activity of clopidogrel among Arabs: systematic review and meta-analysis
The role of <i>CYP2C19</i> gene polymorphisms on antiplatelet activity of clopidogrel among Arabs: systematic review and meta-analysis Open
This study aimed to predict the preventive effect of clopidogrel against recurrent cardiovascular events (CVEs) among the Arab population carrying different CYP2C19 mutations and to determine the frequency of polymorphic alleles and genoty…
View article: Marital satisfaction among diabetic partners: a cross-sectional study
Marital satisfaction among diabetic partners: a cross-sectional study Open
This study aimed to determine marital satisfaction among diabetic partners and associated factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted for six months among couples with diabetic partners in Saudi Arabia. An electronic predesigned couple …
View article: Knowledge, beliefs, and acceptability of people toward new COVID-19 vaccines: a pilot study
Knowledge, beliefs, and acceptability of people toward new COVID-19 vaccines: a pilot study Open
A cross-section pilot study was done to determine the knowledge and belief toward new COVID-19 vaccines among a small sample size group of people. A new Vaccine Acceptability Questionnaire (VAQ) consists of 31 questions that were concerned…
View article: Primary health care reform in Saudi Arabia: progress, challenges and prospects
Primary health care reform in Saudi Arabia: progress, challenges and prospects Open
Background: Saudi Arabia embarked on transforming its primary health care system in 2016 to meet international standards,gain the people’s trust and respond to the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases, as proposed in the Saudi Vision…
View article: Factors Associated with Prolonged Length of Stay in Intensive Care Unit: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Factors Associated with Prolonged Length of Stay in Intensive Care Unit: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
Background: Prolonged length of Stay (PLOS) increases the risk of hospital-acquired infections and disrupts patient flowand access to care due to bed shortages. The extent to which PLOS is attributable to complications, patient characteris…
View article: The impact of preventive measures on acute illnesses among pilgrims during Hajj season
The impact of preventive measures on acute illnesses among pilgrims during Hajj season Open
Background: Hajj is an annual religious ritual that takes place for a specific period in Makkah city. Every year, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosts more than two million pilgrims from more than 160 countries around the world for Hajj. It i…
View article: Comorbidities and severity of coronavirus disease 2019 patients
Comorbidities and severity of coronavirus disease 2019 patients Open
Comorbidities among COVID-19 patients may contribute to increasing their susceptibility to severe illness. The identification of these potential risk factors could help reduce mortality by identifying patients with poor prognosis at an ear…
View article: The Effect of Early Hydroxychloroquine-based Therapy in COVID-19 Patients in Ambulatory Care Settings: A Nationwide Prospective Cohort Study
The Effect of Early Hydroxychloroquine-based Therapy in COVID-19 Patients in Ambulatory Care Settings: A Nationwide Prospective Cohort Study Open
BACKGROUND Currently, there is no proven effective therapy nor vaccine for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2. Evidence regarding the potential benefit of early administration of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) therapy in symptomatic patients with Coron…
View article: Relationship Between the Population Density of Phytophagous and Predaceous Mites Associated with three Mango Varieties at Assiut and Sohag Governorates
Relationship Between the Population Density of Phytophagous and Predaceous Mites Associated with three Mango Varieties at Assiut and Sohag Governorates Open
The population densities of phytophagous and predaceous mites inhabiting leaves and green buds of three mango (Mangifera indica L.) varieties (Baladi, Hind and Taimour) were studied from April 2013 to March 2015.The experiments were carrie…
View article: Hydroxychloroquine Safety Outcome within Approved Therapeutic Protocol for Covid-19 Outpatients in Saudi Arabia
Hydroxychloroquine Safety Outcome within Approved Therapeutic Protocol for Covid-19 Outpatients in Saudi Arabia Open
Background Healthcare systems globally has been challenged following the COVID-19 pandemic, since late 2019. Multiple approaches and strategies have been performed to relieve the pressure and support existing healthcare systems. The Saudi …
View article: May Measurement Month 2018: an analysis of blood pressure screening results from Sudan
May Measurement Month 2018: an analysis of blood pressure screening results from Sudan Open
To raise awareness of high blood pressure (BP) levels and associated risk factors among the Sudanese population. A cross-sectional study was conducted in six Sudanese states during the period May–August 2018. The study area included public…