Publications by authors named "Sultan Bin Obaid"
Laryngopharyngeal reflux: knowledge, attitudes, and practices among primary healthcare physicians.
Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital
October 2024
Objective: The aim of this study was to estimate the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) among primary healthcare (PHC) physicians in Saudi Arabia.
Methods: This quantitative cross-sectional study used an online-based questionnaire distributed to physicians in PHC facilities and hospitals in Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire consisted of four sections that provided data on demographics, knowledge, attitudes, and practices.
Accuracy of Diagnosis of Benign Vocal Fold Lesions among Ear, Nose, and Throat Residents.
Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Benign vocal fold lesions (BVFLs) affect vocal fold flexibility, and this study investigates how well ENT residents can identify these lesions based on factors like residency year and specialty focus.
- An observational study surveyed 61 ENT residents in Saudi Arabia about their diagnostic skills using an online questionnaire with images of various vocal fold lesions.
- Results showed that while residents diagnosed vocal fold nodules and polyps with high accuracy, their ability to diagnose vocal fold cysts was moderate, with senior residents performing better overall.
Macular amyloidosis diagnostic outcomes of skin biopsy: A systematic review.
J Cutan Pathol
May 2024
Article Synopsis
- Macular amyloidosis (MA) is a skin condition marked by amyloid deposits in the skin, leading to itchy, dark patches with a unique pattern.
- It commonly appears on the upper back and arms.
- The diagnosis of MA typically requires a biopsy, which is the main focus of this systematic review examining biopsy results in affected patients.
Background: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is considered one of the most common reasons for patients visiting primary health care clinics. Physicians' adherence to management guidelines for AR results in better patient outcomes. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of primary health care practitioners (PHCPs) towards allergic rhinitis guidelines in Saudi Arabia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To determine the clinical features of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis at a tertiary hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We enrolled 660 male and female participants with medical records indicating a history of chronic rhinosinusitis between 2021 and 2022.