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The Incidence of Post CT-Contrast Kidney Injury among Adult Diabetic patients at KKUH during 2018- 2020

Authors Abdullah Abu Jamea, Fahad Albadr, Omar Abdulaziz Ababtain , Hamdan Saeed Aldossri, Bader Hammad Alharbi , Abdulaziz Saad Aljrayid, Abdulaziz Fahad BinDahmash and Abdulelah Mohammed Alanazi Abstract To estimate the incidence of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy (CIN) among Diabetics and evaluate the association of gender and the risk of CIN. In addition, to study the relation …

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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Medical Interns’ Education, Training, and Mental Health: A Cross-Sectional Study

Authors Nasser M. AbuDujain, Qais A. Almuhaideb, Nouf A. Alrumaihi, Maha A. Alrabiah, Mohammed H. Alanazy, Hamza Abdulghani Abstract Background and objectives: The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has challenged healthcare systems worldwide.Various studies have revealed the negative impact of the pandemic on the education and mental health ofmedical students and residents. In this study, we …

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Hand hygiene perception and handshaking practices among pediatric inpatient caregivers: A cross-sectional study at a teaching hospital in Saudi Arabia

Authors Mohamad-Hani Temsah, Fahad M Alsohaime, Ayman Al-Eyadhy, Gamal Hasan, Abdulrahman Alarfaj, Hazim Bajri, Talal Al-Judi, Gosay Al-Mazyad, Abdulrahman Al-Shammari, Majeed Jawad, Mark S Sklansky, Sarah Al-Subaie, Ali Mohammed Somily Abstract Background:  Direct or indirect hand contact plays a significant role in health-care-associated infections. Family members of pediatric patients may have various hand hygiene practices. …

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Prevalence and outcome of isoniazid-monoresistant tuberculosis at a university hospital in Saudi Arabia

Authors Khalifa M. Binkhamis, Mohammed A. Bahatheg, Faisal A. Altahan, Saleh S. Alwakeel, Khalid A. Almutairi, Abdullah F. Alsaeed, Dalal A. Alkadi, Hanan A. Alshafai, Fahad M. Almajid and Mazin A. Barry Abstract Objectives: To determine the prevalence and outcome in patients with isoniazid-monoresistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and compare them to those in patients with …

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The Determinants of the Quality of Life of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Patients Attending King Saud University Medical City

Authors Sulaiman A. Alshammari, Abdulaziz M. Alabdulkareem , Khaled M. Aloqeely, Muath I. Alhumud, Saud A. Alghufaily, Yazeed I. Al-Dossare, Naser O. Alrashdan Abstract Background:     Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common gastrointestinal (GI) tract disease and has an adverse effect on the quality of life (QoL) of patients. Studies on the QoL …

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Clinical characteristics of non-intensive care unit COVID-19 patients in Saudi Arabia: A descriptive cross-sectional study

Authors Awad Al-Omari, Waad N Alhuqbani, Abdul Rehman Z Zaidi, Maha F Al-Subaie, Alanoud M AlHindi, Ahmed K Abogosh, Aljwhara K Alrasheed, Aya A Alsharafi, Mohammed N Alhuqbani, Abbas Al Mutair Abstract Introduction:     The ongoing pandemic of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global health concern. It has affected more than 5 …

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Clinical, epidemiological, and laboratory characteristics of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 patients in Saudi Arabia: an observational cohort study

Authors Abbas Al Mutair, Saad Alhumaid, Waad N. Alhuqbani, Abdul Rehman Z. Zaidi, Safug Alkoraisi, Maha F. Al-Subaie, Alanoud M. AlHindi, Ahmed K. Abogosh, Aljwhara K. Alrasheed, Aya A. Alsharafi, Mohammed N. Alhuqbani, Njoud A. Alhowar, Samer Salih,1 Mogbil A. Alhedaithy, Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq, Haifa Al-Shammari, Rayid Abdulqawi, Alaa F. Ismail,1 Noura Hamdan,1 Fares Saad,1 …

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Outcomes of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in the Pediatric Intensive Care of a Tertiary Center

Authors Ayman Al-Eyadhy, Mohammed Almazyad, Gamal Hasan, Nawaf AlKhudhayri, Abdullah F. AlSaeed, Mohammed Habib, Ali A. N. Alhaboob, Mohammed AlAyed, Yazeed AlSehibani, Fahad Alsohime, Majed Alabdulhafid, Mohamad-Hani Temsah Abstract Understanding the factors affecting survival and modifying the preventable factors may improve patient outcomes following cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The aim of this study was to assess …

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Stress, Burnout, and Associated Risk Factors in Medical Students

Authors Asem Shadid, Abdullah M. Shadid, Abdulrahman Shadid, Faisal E. Almutairi, Khalid E. Almotairi, Talal Aldarwish, Omar Alzamil, Feras Alkholaiwi, Salah-Ud-Din Khan Abstract Objectives To determine the prevalence of and the risk factors associated with burnout and stress for medical students in Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross-sectional, survey-based study was distributed between January and February …

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Effect of oral isotretinoin therapy on thyroid function in patients with moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris: A prospective study

Authors Fahad AlSaif, Hend AlOtaibi, Amal Balbisi, Ahmad AlAmari, Faisal AlSaif, AlBatool AAmari, Abdulrhman AlDakhil, Arwa AlModayfer, Nourah AlSyefi Abstract Introduction:        Despite its growing use, the side effects of isotretinoin therapy are not fully understood. Studies have suggested that isotretinoin can cause thyroid dysfunction, suggesting the need to investigate thyroid dysfunction as a possible side effect of oral isotretinoin therapy. …

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