Barriers to Lifestyle Modification and Willingness to Join Weight Loss Programs Among Overweight or Obese Adults in Saudi Family Medicine Clinics.

Background Obesity is a growing public health concern in Saudi Arabia, with increasing prevalence and related comorbidities. Lifestyle modification is key to treatment, yet patient-level barriers and readiness to engage in structured weight management programs remain underexplored in primary care. Objective The aim of this study was to examine perceived barriers to lifestyle change, past weight loss attempts, and factors associated with willingness to join structured weight loss programs among overweight or obese adults attending family medicine clinics in Saudi Arabia.

Prevalence and Lifestyle Factors Associated With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Symptoms Among Adults in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a prevalent chronic condition affecting a significant portion of the adult population worldwide, including Saudi Arabia. GERD is associated with symptoms like heartburn, regurgitation, chest pain, and dysphagia, which can impair the quality of life and increase healthcare burden. Several risk factors, including obesity, dietary habits, and lifestyle choices, contribute to its development.

Safety and Efficacy of Tacrolimus Ointment Alone in the Treatment of Pediatric Vitiligo: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Introduction: Vitiligo, a skin disorder affecting melanocytes, poses treatment challenges. There is a need to investigate the role of tacrolimus in pediatric cases for its efficacy and safety. The present study aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of tacrolimus ointment in treating pediatric vitiligo patients.

Neurocognitive dysfunction among type 2 diabetes patients attending primary health care in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Context: Identification of modifiable risk factors of neurocognitive dysfunction (NCDs) that would help in preventing neurocognitive dysfunction by means of appropriate measures.

Objectives: The study aims to provide an insight into the extent and cofactors ofNCDs among Saudi type II diabetes (T2DM) patients at the primary care level.

Settings And Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted at five randomly selected primary health care centers (PHCCs) of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.