Prevalence and Risk of Meningococcal Disease or Carriage During Mass Gatherings and Associated Travel: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: While efforts have been made to control meningococcal disease or carriage during mass gatherings (MGs), it is still a significant problem. This meta-analysis aims to assess the prevalence and predictors of meningitis carriage during MGs and travel.

Methodology: PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Cochrane were searched from their conception to January 2025.

Consensus development and validation of entrustable professional activities for nephrology fellowship training in Saudi.

Objectives: This study aimed to develop and validate entrustable professional activities (EPAs) for the nephrology fellowship program in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This study utilized a two-round modified Delphi design involving nephrology consultants across Saudi Arabia. The initial list of 39 EPAs was created through a literature review and expert input, followed by a piloting process that refined these activities based on feedback.

Hospitalization due to pneumonia in Australia, England, and Wales: An ecological cross-sectional study.

Pneumonia and other lower respiratory tract diseases rank as the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. The objective of this study was to examine pneumonia hospitalization patterns, and trends in total pneumonia hospitalization stratified by age group, by type of hospitalization, and by age group in Australia, England, Wales. This study utilized 3 databases to obtain hospital admissions data: the National Hospital Morbidity Database for Australian hospital admissions data, the Hospital Episode Statistics database (HES) for England hospital admissions data, and the Patient Episode Database for Wales.

Knowledge of and acceptability towards human papilloma virus vaccine in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional survey study.

Vaccination against human papilloma virus (HPV) play a major role in preventing infection with HPV among heterosexual couples. The aim of this study was to assess public knowledge and attitude towards HPV vaccine in Saudi Arabia. This is an online cross-sectional survey study that was conducted between May and June 2023.

Ecthyma amidst the global monkeypox outbreak: A key differential? -A case series.

Background: Ecthyma is a deeper form of impetigo involving the epidermis and dermis causing ulcerative plaques. Pathogens commonly responsible for the disease (group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus and Staphylococcus aureus) typically afflicts children, presenting during early stages with skin lesions that can closely resemble other vesicular and ulcerative dermatoses, such as those observed in mpox infection. The ongoing global outbreak of monkeypox has escalated the urgency for clinicians to accurately differentiate between these conditions due to their overlapping dermatological manifestations.

Developing and Validating Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) for Rheumatology Fellowship Training Programs in Saudi Arabia: A Delphi Study.

Background: Entrustable professional activities (EPAs) define the core tasks that a graduating rheumatologist needs to perform independently in practice. The objective of this study was to develop and validate EPAs for rheumatology fellowship training programs in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: Experts met to develop an initial set of potential end-of-training EPAs by conducting a comprehensive literature review of EPAs and studying the Saudi rheumatology fellowship curriculum.

Weight Loss Effect of GLP-1 RAs With Endoscopic Bariatric Therapy and Bariatric Surgeries.

Background: Different treatment modalities are available for obesity management, including lifestyle changes, pharmacotherapy, endoscopic interventions, and surgeries. Limited evidence is available on the weight loss effect of combining glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) with endoscopic bariatric therapy (EBT) and bariatric surgeries (BS).

Objectives: In this systematic review, we compared the weight loss effect and metabolic changes of combining GLP-1 RAs with EBT and BS.

Attitudes and Practices of the Public Toward Precautionary Measures Post-COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the practices and attitudes of the general population towards coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID)-19 after the removal of precautionary and preventive measures in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the general population in all regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from September 2022 to October, 2022 via a virtual survey to evaluate the practices, and attitudes of the general population towards COVID-19. A stratified random sampling technique was applied to collect the sample with inclusion criteria for all individuals who are Arabic language speakers using social media platforms.

Trends in hospital admissions and prescribing due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma in England and Wales between 1999 and 2020: an ecological study.

Objective: To investigate the trends in hospital admissions and medication prescriptions related to asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in England and Wales.

Methods: An ecological study was conducted between April 1999 and April 2020 using data extracted from the hospital episode statistics database in England and the patient episode database for Wales. The Office of National Statistics mid-year population estimates for 1999 through 2020 were collected, and medication prescription data for 2004-2020 were extracted from the prescription cost analysis database.

Disseminated Tuberculosis Post COVID-19 Infection: A Case Report.

Diagnosis of tuberculosis was affected during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Several studies have shown an association between tuberculosis reactivation and COVID-19, but disseminated tuberculosis was rare. We present a case of a 17-year-old male hospitalized due to a fever of unknown origin for two weeks.

COVID-19 vaccination side effects among the child age group: a large cross-sectional online based survey in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Multiple vaccines have been tested in clinical trials for their efficacy and safety. In Saudi Arabia, Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna were approved for children, however, previous studies to report their safety profile are limited. This research aims to understand the side effect of children's vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 infection in Saudi Arabia.

Perception and Acceptance of Using Different Generic Types of COVID-19 Vaccine, the "Mix-and-Match" Strategy, in Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Web-Based Survey.

Soon after the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, a pharmaceutical company expressed rapid interest in developing a safe and effective vaccine candidate to contain the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infections. The FDA approved the Pfizer-BioNTech, AstraZeneca, Moderna, and Janssen vaccines. Here, we investigated the attitude and acceptance of using different generic types of COVID-19 vaccines in Saudi Arabia.

Hospital Admissions Related to Infections and Disorders of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue in England and Wales.

Objectives: To investigate hospital admissions in England and Wales due to infections and diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.

Methods: Data from the Patient Episode Database for Wales (PEDW) and the Hospital Episode Statistics (HES) database in England for the years between April 1999 and April 2020 were used in this study. Using all the relevant diagnosis codes (L00-L99), hospital admissions related to various skin infections and diseases of the subcutaneous tissue were identified.

The Impact of Social Media Influencers on Food Consumption in Saudi Arabia, a Cross-Sectional Web-Based Survey.

Background: Previous studies investigating the impact of social media influencers on food consumption are limited. Therefore, this study explores the influence of social media on people's health choices to understand the consequences of food consumption among the Saudi community.

Patients And Methods: A cross-sectional study using an online survey was conducted in Saudi Arabia between 24 June and 20 July 2021.

Determinants of Post-COVID-19 Conditions among SARS-CoV-2-Infected Patients in Saudi Arabia: A Web-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

Large numbers of people infected with COVID-19 developed acute symptoms. Post-COVID-19 conditions have been reported after recovery or discharge from the hospital. However, little is known about the prevalence and possible risk factors of post-COVID-19 conditions in the Saudi community.

Parental Knowledge and Awareness of Childhood Urinary Tract Infections: A Cross Sectional Survey.

Background: Parent's misconceptions or lack of knowledge about childhood urinary tract infections (UTIs) can negatively impact their children's health. Therefore, the present study aimed to determine the childhood urinary tract infections awareness and understanding among parents in Saudi Arabia.

Patients And Methods: An online validated cross-sectional survey of parents in Saudi Arabia was conducted from August to September 2021.

The Influence of COVID-19 Pandemic on Influenza Immunization in Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: Influenza vaccination is the primary control measure for severe complications caused by influenza viruses. Moreover, in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, Saudi Arabia recommends vaccinating people at risk against influenza to minimise co-infection risk with SARS-CoV2. Therefore, this study aims to assess the Saudi population's knowledge, attitude, and practice toward influenza vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prevalence and predictors of nomophobia among the general population in two middle eastern countries.

Background: Nomophobia is a psychological condition caused by a fear of disconnecting from others through mobile phones.

Aim: This study aims to determine the prevalence of and predictors of nomophobia and anxiety symptoms among the general population in Saudi Arabia and Jordan.

Methods: This study was an observational cross-sectional study using a web-based online survey distributed in two middle eastern countries (Saudi Arabia and Jordan) between Jun 24 and Jul 20, 2021.

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Medical Education: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia.

Background: As the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak has made a tremendous impact on medical education and healthcare institutions, we aimed to measure effects of online classes on medical students' comprehension in comparison with attending campus classes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey has been conducted between September 2020 and June 2021 in the western region of Saudi Arabia. The Convenience sampling technique was conducted to collect the data from medical students in their basic and clinical years, using a questionnaire that involved 45 multiple-choice and multiple-answer questions.

Physicians' Attitudes, Beliefs and Barriers to a Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD Patients in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

This study aimed to assess physicians’ attitudes toward delivering pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients and identify factors and barriers that might influence referral decisions. Between September 2021 and January 2022, a cross-sectional online survey was distributed to all physicians in Saudi Arabia. A total of 502 physicians completed the online survey, of which 62.

Haematological, Biochemical, and Inflammatory Biomarkers of COVID-19 Patients Hospitalized in Critical Unit: A Retrospective Study.

Background: The World Health Organization declared coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) responsible for a catastrophic global pandemic. The complexity of COVID-19 is centred on the unpredictable course of the disease, which can rapidly develop from patients being asymptomatic to having life-threatening symptoms. The unpredictable disease severity of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection has been a major problem facing the healthcare system during the pandemic.

Hospital admissions due to infectious and parasitic diseases in England and Wales between 1999 and 2019: an ecological study.

Background: Infectious diseases continue to account for considerable illness and death worldwide, and emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) are a significant burden on global economies and public health. This study aimed to investigate the trends in infectious and parasitic disease (IPD) hospital admissions (HA) in England and Wales between 1999 and 2019.

Methods: This is an ecological study using publicly available data taken from the Hospital Episode Statistics database in England and the Patient Episode Database for Wales.

The attitude and acceptability towards medical promotional tools and their influence on physicians' prescribing practices in Jordan and Iraq: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Pharmaceutical companies spend more than one-third of their sales revenue on marketing and promotion directed toward healthcare professionals. There has been a focus on the relationship between healthcare professionals and the pharmaceutical industry in recent years. This study aims to explore the attitude toward and acceptability of medical promotional tools and their influence on physicians' prescribing practices in Jordan and Iraq.

COVID-19 induced acute pancreatitis after resolution of the infection.

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been linked to many systemic inflammatory reactions and high morbidity and mortality rates. Patients with gastrointestinal symptoms progress more rapidly than others. COVID-19 induced acute pancreatitis is not common and can occur in cases of mild infection or even after resolution of the viral infection.