Prevalence and risk factors of developmental language delay in a sample of children aged <6 years old in the Aseer region, Saudi Arabia: A community-based study.

Universal screening for developmental language delay (DLD) is of vital importance, as early identification and intervention can significantly reduce the risk of long-term adverse outcomes, including diminished cognitive functioning, impaired communication skills, and literacy difficulties. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with DLD in children. Using a community-based approach, a cross-sectional survey was conducted among residents of the Aseer region in Saudi Arabia.

Factors influencing family planning decisions in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Family planning (FP) is an essential intervention to improve the health and well-being of women and their children. Understanding the determinants of FP decisions among Saudi women is critical to the success of FP efforts. This study aims to assess socio-cultural factors related to women's family planning decisions in Saudi Arabia (SA).

Shining Light on Hydrogen: Solar-Powered Catalysis with Transition Metals.

Artificial photosynthesis offers a promising pathway to address environmental challenges and the global energy crisis by converting solar energy into storable chemical fuels such as hydrogen. Among various photocatalysts, transition metal-based materials have garnered significant attention due to their tunable crystal phase, morphology, surface active sites, and other key properties. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in transition metal-based photocatalysts for hydrogen production, with a particular focus on modification strategies and their underlying mechanisms.

Effect of genetic factors on root resorption after orthodontic treatment: A systematic review.

Orthodontic treatment is a widely used dental procedure aimed at correcting mal-alignments for improving oral aesthetics. However, a significant proportion of patient's undergoing orthodontic treatment experience root resorption. This is a complex phenomenon characterized by the loss of tooth root structure.

A bibliometric analysis of a decade's research on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease in the Arab world.

Background: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) presents a significant global health challenge, with the Arab region exhibiting a markedly higher prevalence. We aim to evaluate MASLD research output, collaboration patterns, and funding impact in the Arab region over the last decade.

Methods: We conducted a bibliometric analysis of MASLD research in 22 Arab countries (2014-2023) using Clarivate Analytics' InCites.

Awareness of Hypoglycemic Episodes Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study in 2024.

Background Hypoglycemia, where blood glucose is ≤70 mg/dL, is a serious diabetic complication with high individual and community costs. This study aimed to investigate the level of awareness of hypoglycemic episodes among type 2 diabetic patients in the Aseer region, Saudi Arabia. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Aseer region of Saudi Arabia over 9 months, among 235 type 2 diabetic patients.

Vagal Nerve Stimulation in the Pediatric Population and Correlation between Family and Treatment Team Perspectives: Single-Center Experience.

Background:  Vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) is an adjunctive therapy to pharmacologic treatment in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of VNS therapy for seizure frequency reduction and improving the quality-of-life (QOL) measures in children with refractory epilepsy and to evaluate the correlation between the perspectives of families and those of the treating team.

Methods:  This was a prospective cohort study conducted at Abha Maternity and Children's Hospital, Saudi Arabia, from 2018 to 2022.

Mapping the landscape of medical research in the Arab world countries: A comprehensive bibliometric analysis.

Objectives: To describe the productivity, performance, and impact of medical research in the Arab world countries.

Methods: We carried out a bibliometric analysis using Clarivate Analytics databases from January 2017 to March 2023. We reported research productivity, national and international research collaboration patterns, impact of Arab medical research output compared to the global average, top medical journals publishing Arab-affiliated research, and performance of the most productive Arab institutions.

Gender-Related Microaggressions in Orthopedic Surgery: A Comprehensive Survey of Women Orthopedists and Implications for Progress, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Microaggressions are subtle and often unintentional acts that can be verbal, nonverbal, or environmental, and they convey negative messages to individuals belonging to marginalized social groups. This study aims to determine the prevalence of microaggressions experienced by female Saudi orthopaedic surgeons.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted online and targeted female in orthopedic surgery across different regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Accuracy of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio in Predicting the Severity of Acute Appendicitis: A Single-Center Retrospective Study.

Objective:  Investigate the potential use of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in the identification and differentiation of acute appendicitis patients, specifically between simple and complicated presentations.

Methods:  An observational retrospective cohort study was conducted in Aseer Central Hospital, Saudi Arabia.

Results: In total, 103 patients were included in this study, in which males (50.

Memory, Attention, and Concentration Dysfunction Post-COVID-19 Among College Students in Saudi Arabia: A Case-Control Study.

Introduction Multiple studies have demonstrated the multi-systemic involvement of COVID-19, and among all of these systems, there is mounting evidence that COVID-19 is linked to neurocognitive impairment, particularly when neurological symptoms are present. Our aim is to study the concept of cognitive dysfunction post-COVID-19 among college students in Saudi Arabia and its potential effect on their academic performance.  Methods A population-based, observational case-control study was conducted across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from May 2022 to September 2022.

A cross-sectional study: exploring knowledge and attitude of medical and nursing students to Care for Elders in the future.

Background: All societies are going through a longevity revolution. Inflating the elderly's age group will present many challenges to the healthcare system. A better health workforce is needed to meet this demand.

Direct oral anticoagulant: Review article.

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) and atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major burden on the health care system. The average occurrence of venous thromboembolism annually is around 108 per 100,000 person-year. DOACs have transformed treatment of coagulation disorder, and now, it is the leading treatment for stroke prevention in AF and VTE prophylaxis and treatment.

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the prevalence of computer vision syndrome among medical students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Purpose: To estimate the prevalence of computer vision syndrome (CVS) among university medical students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after establishing remote learning during COVID-19 pandemic and to compare settings of electronic device usage and patterns of CVS protective measures applied by students before and during this pandemic.

Methods: This is an observational descriptive cross-sectional study which included 1st to 5th year medical students who were actively enrolled at the governmental colleges of medicine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during the COVID-19 lockdown. The sample size was estimated to be 287 medical students.

Brain MRI findings of prelingually deaf children and cochlear implant outcome: Preliminary results.

Objective: To estimate the incidence of brain abnormalities in a cohort of prelingually deaf children and whether these abnormalities can impact the hearing outcomes of patients eligible for cochlear implantation (CI).

Methods: We performed a retrospective review of consecutive medical charts of prelingually deaf children under 12 years of age who underwent brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) during their preoperative workup for CI surgery. We used the category of auditory performance (CAP) test and the speech intelligibility rating (SIR) test to assess the hearing and speech performance of the children, respectively.

The influence of a gluten-free diet on health-related quality of life in individuals with celiac disease.

Background: Adherence to a gluten-free diet (GFD) and food insecurity (FI) may influence health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in individuals with celiac disease (CD). This study aimed to investigate the association between adherence to a GFD, FI, and HRQOL in individuals with CD.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 97 adults (mean age: 34 ± 9 years) diagnosed with CD.

Healthcare Workers' Perspectives on the Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine in Terms of Their Exposure to the Influenza Vaccine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

In 2019, a novel severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)) caused a global pandemic. There was an urgent need to develop a vaccine against COVID-19 to reduce its spread and economic burden. The main objective of this study was to understand the attitudes and concerns of healthcare workers (HCWs) towards the upcoming COVID-19 vaccine, whether their decision was influenced by their history of taking the seasonal influenza vaccine, and factors that influence the acceptance of the upcoming COVID-19 vaccine.

Barriers of colorectal cancer screening test among adults in the Saudi Population: A Cross-Sectional study.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer and the second most common cause of cancer death worldwide. CRC can be completely cured if detected at an early stage with screening. However, many barriers to screening have been reported.