Publications by authors named "Meshal Alreshidi"

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health concern in Saudi Arabia. it is pertinent to mention that in the Southwestern region of Saudi Arabia. Hypertension and diabetes mellites are considered the major drivers of CKD.

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The majority of lung cancers are non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) having a low survival rate. Recent studies have indicated the involvement of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) oncogene mutations like EGFR exon 20 insertions (EGFRex20ins) mutation among NSCLC patients. The response of patients of NSCLC with the EGFRex20ins mutation to the currently available EGFR inhibitor is negligible.

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Background: Open microsurgical clipping of unruptured intracranial aneurysms has long been the gold standard, yet advancements in endovascular coiling techniques have begun to challenge the status quo.

Objective: To compare endovascular coiling with microsurgical clipping among adults with unruptured middle cerebral artery aneurysms (MCAA) by conducting a meta-analysis.

Methods: A systematic search was conducted from January 2011 to October 2015 to update a previous meta-analysis.

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