Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a significant burden in Saudi Arabia. Improving the attitudes, awareness, and knowledge of healthcare providers toward advance directives and/or advanced care planning (ACP) can increase use directives. This study aims to investigate providers' knowledge, practices concerning for COPD patients Riyadh, Methods: cross-sectional was employed assess towards ACP Riyadh between June December 2024. The questionnaire adapted from previous...

Abstract Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a widespread yet underdiagnosed condition with significant health risks, including cardiovascular and metabolic issues. Factors such as obesity, age gender heighten OSA risk. Internal medicine physicians’ limited knowledge screening delays diagnosis. This Saudi study assesses internal residents’ awareness to enhance care quality. Materials Method: A cross-sectional survey-based included residents in Riyadh city. Participants were...

A BSTRACT Objective: This study was carried out to assess the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms and identify risk factors among medical students in Saudi Arabia. Methods: cross-sectional evaluated Riyadh, Arabia, targeting those aged 18 above, conducted online from March 2024 July 2024. An estimated sample size 210 computed. convenience sampling technique employed, with a self-administered survey distributed electronically through social media platforms reach...

A caregiver attends to the needs or concerns of someone limited by disease, injury, disability enhance patient's quality life, which can be assessed in three areas: social, physical, and psychological. This cross-sectional study extent burden experienced caregivers patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) peritoneal dialysis (PD) therapy King Fahad Medical City Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Zarit Burden Interview Arabic Abridged version (ZBI-A) was used assess level caregivers. data collected...

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS) associated with severe acute respiratory coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is a life-threatening condition first described in children (MIS-C). It characterized by hyperinflammatory state that involves the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, dermatologic, and neurologic systems without system involvement. Myocarditis one of cardiovascular presentations MIS might be complicated cardiogenic shock. There are few case reports describing SARS-CoV-2-related...

The objective is to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice toward diabetes mellitus (T2DM) its association with socioeconomic status among adult patients T2DM. This cross-sectional study used the validated "Diabetes Knowledge Test (DKT)" questionnaire obtained from Michigan Diabetes Research Center. A translated copy into Arabic has been in another study. was created on Google Forms distributed through digital platforms collect data T2DM Saudi Arabia. In this study, majority were female...

Organ donation is a lifesaving option to rescue many patients with end-stage organ failure from possible morbidities and mortalities. Unfortunately, due shortage of donors, suffering their illnesses are waiting for an organ. This study aimed determine the awareness, attitude, beliefs toward among Saudi population.This online cross-sectional survey that was conducted in Arabia between July September 2022. A self-administered questionnaire distributed general public using platform. The...

Adolescents are immersed in a highly advanced technology setting, characterized by extensive availability of personal devices, the internet, and other social media platforms, which greatly impact their mental development. Concerns arise around potential negative consequences, including isolation, internet addiction, exposure to improper content, depression, cyberbullying, sleeping difficulty. The on well-being adolescents has emerged as an escalating concern. continuous carefully selected...

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune inflammatory condition affecting multiple systems. Cardiovascular morbidity a significant concern, with around 25% of SLE patients experiencing cardiac complications.

Context: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by the presence of damage or decreased function. In Kingdom Saudi Arabia, prevalence CKD at 5.7%, which represents a high burden on health care systems. Aims: This study aimed to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices high-risk patients towards prevention early detection chronic in Arabia. Setting Design: Descriptive cross-sectional Methods Material: was designed using newly developed instrument, Screening Index. It conducted from...

In the event of cardiac arrest, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure used to maintain heart and lungs functional simultaneously. The do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order prohibits CPR therefore legally required. Despite this, a DNR remains delicate contentious issue that places physicians in morally ambiguous situations. This study aimed assess Saudi citizens' understanding orders, prior exposure them, preferences for conversations. was online cross-sectional conducted...

Background: The quality of life (QoL) patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) who undergo dialysis is a reliable predictor their long-term survival. Hemodialysis the most common form replacement therapy for ESKD, followed by peritoneal dialysis. This study aimed to identify factors affecting QoL in ESKD treated (PD) or hemodialysis (HD) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted between June and July 2021 assess underwent hemodialysis. Patients had been on at least...

The administration of corticosteroids may have possible hazards, ranging from minor adverse medication reactions to more serious considerations. We aimed assess levels public awareness concerning corticosteroid use, side effects, and predictors its use. A cross-sectional study was conducted online throughout the period May July 2023. present investigation utilized a previously developed questionnaire tool. encompassed cohort 732 individuals. Upon inquiry regarding effects treatment,...

Background: Lung cancer remains the primary cause of death connected to on a worldwide scale. Obtaining deep understanding knowledge, attitudes, and behavior patterns doctors is essential for developing successful strategies improve lung screening. This study aims identify beliefs, referral practices, knowledge screening among physicians in Saudi Arabia. Methods: An online survey was conducted from July December 2023 investigate screening, adherence recommendations Internal medicine, family...

Background: To guarantee the delivery of thorough and scientifically supported menopausal care, it is imperative to allocate resources towards ongoing education training for physicians. Therefore, essential assess attitudes, practices, obstacles faced by physicians in Saudi Arabia when comes hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Method: An online survey was conducted from June September 2023 investigate barriers Arabia, regarding HRT. The study population consisted practicing specializing...

To evaluate physicians' knowledge of the ABCDE (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure) approach components.

OBJECTIVES: Implantation of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as an alternative to invasive mechanical ventilation, “awake approach,” may facilitate a lung- and diaphragm-protective ventilatory strategies without the associated harms endotracheal intubation, positive pressure continuous sedation. This report presents characteristics outcomes patients treated with awake approach. DESIGN: Retrospective case series. SETTING: Monocenter study. PATIENTS: Severe acute respiratory...

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a key pathogen causing several gastrointestinal diseases. Fortunately, H. infection treatable, which can lower its comorbidities. However, data assessing physicians' awareness of lacking in Saudi Arabia.To assess the knowledge and physicians different specialties who practice Arabia about infection.This cross-sectional study conducted between May September 2022 on across all regions using validated online questionnaire covering their infection. An...

The prevalence of e-cigarette use is increasing worldwide.Evaluating the impact e-cigarettes on public health and taking preventative intervention strategies in to account would necessitate an understanding how describe analyse use, awareness misconceptions.This study aimed determine current level perception hazards among Saudi Arabia's adult population.Between July October 2022, a cross sectional online survey was administered.Logistic regression used characteristics that predicted...

Objective: To determine physicians' knowledge of abdominal compartment syndrome and intra-abdominal hypertension in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey study was conducted on physicians Arabia between March August 2022. previously developed questionnaire adapted used this study. The instrument investigated the management among physicians. Logistic regression to identify predictors being knowledgeable about hypertension. Results: total 266 participated Around one-fifth...

Background Thyroid dysfunction represents the most commonly observed endocrine illness within population of Saudi Arabia. cancer has been recognized as second occurring malignant neoplasm among women in Furthermore, there is evidence suggesting that COVID-19 and, to a certain degree, immunization may have an impact on thyroid function. The aim this study was evaluate level public knowledge, awareness, and attitudes pertaining manifestations risk factors disease. Additionally, sought examine...

Background The presence of critical illness-induced corticosteroid insufficiency (CIRCI) is correlated with elevated concentrations circulating biomarkers associated inflammation and coagulation in multiple domains. management adrenal remains a topic ongoing debate disagreement among endocrinologists intensivists. This study aimed to assess the extent understanding regarding CIRCI intensivists who are actively practicing Saudi Arabia. Methods an online cross-sectional survey that was...

Management of hematopoietic stem cell transplant complicated by respiratory failure has been facilitated the use extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as a bridge to curative chemotherapeutic options. This is first report transplantation on in adult population.A 28-year-old woman diagnosed with idiopathic aplastic anemia acute distress syndrome secondary pneumonia required venovenous supplement and ventilation. She received while she was support.Delivery through circuit successful described...

Background: Diabetic foot disease (DFD) is a significant complication associated with diabetes, characterized by the potential for progressive amputation of specific segments or entire lower limb in absence timely identification infection and intervention. The aim our research to evaluate degree importance given care healthcare professionals who are responsible treating individuals diabetes Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This cross-sectional study utilized an online survey previously...