A5053900474- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Burkholderia infections and melioidosis
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Brucella: diagnosis, epidemiology, treatment
- Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
- Leptospirosis research and findings
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Bee Products Chemical Analysis
- Healthcare and Venom Research
- Pharmacy and Medical Practices
- Academic Writing and Publishing
- Ethics in medical practice
- Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion
- Chemotherapy-related skin toxicity
National Guard Health Affairs
2018-2025
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center
2017-2025
King Abdulaziz Medical City
2020-2025
Dar Al Uloom University
2025
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences
2018-2024
King Abdullah Medical City
2024
Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Hospital
2024
King Khalid University
2024
Alfaisal University
2019
The Middle East respiratory syndrome corona virus (MERS-CoV) is highly pathogenic. An immunosensor for the determination of MERS-CoV described here. It based on a competitive assay carried out an array carbon electrodes (DEP) modified with gold nanoparticles. Recombinant spike protein S1 was used as biomarker MERS CoV. electrode enables multiplexed detection different CoVs. biosensor indirect competition between free in sample and immobilized fixed concentration antibody added to sample....
MERS-CoV T cell responses can be detected in MERS survivors the absence of detectable virus-specific antibody.
The Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is a coronavirus (CoV)-mediated disease. Virus transmission occurs within health care settings, but cases also appear sporadically in the community. Camels are believed to be source for community-acquired cases, most patients do not have camel exposure. Here, we assessed whether workers (CWs) with high rates of exposure nasal and oral secretions had evidence MERS-CoV infection. results indicate that percentage CWs were positive virus-specific...
Recurrent urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs in sizable percentages of patients after a single episode and is frequent cause primary healthcare visits hospital admissions, accounting for up to one quarter emergency department visits. We aim describe the pattern continuous antibiotic prophylaxis prescription recurrent infections, what group adult they are prescribed their efficacy.A retrospective chart review all diagnosed with symptomatic period January 2016 December 2018.A total 250 UTI...
To investigate the risk factors associated with single and multiple hospital readmissions within 30 days of discharge. A retrospective study carried out during 2019 at King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Using simple random sampling an estimated prevalence readmission rates between 10-20%, calculated sample size was 200 patients. Patients were classified into 2 categories: patients or readmissions. For comparison categorical variables, Chi-square test Fisher's exact employed...
Background . Candida has emerged as one of the most important pathogens that cause bloodstream infection (BSI).Understanding current BSI trends, dominant species causing disease and mortality associated with this are crucial to optimize therapeutic prophylaxis measures. Objectives To study epidemiology evaluate risk factors, prognostic candidemia compare these findings previously published studies from Saudi Arabia. Design A retrospective medical record review. Setting Tertiary hospital in...
Prior to the availability of current COVID-19 vaccine, need control pandemic worldwide was focused on management disease using previously approved antivirals, including Favipiravir which inhibits viral replication through RNA dependent polymerase enzyme. Favipiravir's efficacy against different infections has made it a potential treatment for COVID-19. We are aiming in this study assess therapeutic and safety treating critically ill patients admitted with Intensive Care Units (ICUs).This is...
Abstract Understanding the immune response to Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is crucial for disease prevention and vaccine development. We studied antibody responses in 48 human MERS-CoV infection survivors who had variable severity Saudi Arabia. MERS-CoV–specific neutralizing antibodies were detected 6 years postinfection.
Medical undergraduates should be prepared to recognize life threating critical conditions. Undergraduate medical curriculum development incorporate more care education is an essential requirement. Problem Based Learning has a potential advantage in providing focused undergraduate.We aimed evaluate the final year students' knowledge and confidence key concepts (PBL) compared those Traditional (Lecture) curriculum. We also undergraduate's level of satisfaction with exposure during...
"MIC creep" is a phenomenon that describes an increase of organism MICs over time and have been reported from different parts the world. High MIC in MRSA has theoretically liked to treatment failure may be precursor hVISA VISA. This study was conducted assess presence vancomycin minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) creeps among clinical isolates methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Saudi Arabia. Minimum by E test all 2013 2018 were reviewed. Of 736 evaluated, no with above 2...
Background Brucellosis, an endemic disease in Saudi Arabia, has infection rate of 70 per 100,000 people, with a varying morbidity different parts the country. The aim this study was to assess epidemiological and clinical features, laboratory findings, treatment modalities, complications, outcomes children brucellosis. Materials methods medical records 153 patients attending King Abdullah Specialist Children's Hospital Riyadh, from January 2015 2019 were reviewed retrospectively. Demographic...
Aim: The objective of the study was to assess pharmacists’ counseling practices from patient perspective using United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Medication Counseling Behavior Guidelines (MCBG) questionnaire. Methods: This a cross-sectional conducted over 4 months in outpatients section pharmacy department two tertiary care hospitals: King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, and Fahad City. Participants were randomly selected complete USP-MCBG questionnaire, gave their full consent data...
Abstract The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global health systems is a major concern. To plan and allocate resources to treat patients provide insights into financial sustainability healthcare in fighting future pandemic, measuring costs deemed necessary. As such, we conducted retrospective, real-world observational study measure direct medical cost treating at tertiary care hospital Saudi Arabia. analysis was using primary data mixed methodology micro macro-costing. Between...
Background: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is caused by non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema and occurs in critically ill patients. It one of the fatal complications observed among severe COVID-19 cases managed intensive care units (ICU). Supportive lung-protective ventilation prone positioning remain mainstay interventions. Purpose: We describe severity ARDS, clinical outcomes, management ICU patients with laboratory-confirmed infection multiple Saudi hospitals. Methods: A...
Introduction. Skin manifestations are common in hematology ward patients and can result from infection, malignancy, or chemotherapy. The purpose of this study was to identify the most dermatological problems encountered adult at King Abdullah Specialist Children Hospital (KASCH). Methods. This retrospective chart review 78 dermatology consultations based on electronic health records for all inpatients wards KASCH between January 2016 December 2017. Data were presented as mean ± SD continuous...
Neurobrucellosis is an uncommon and dangerous complication of brucellosis. Meningitis the most common presentation neurobrucellosis, but it may present in a wide range clinical manifestations such as myelitis, brain abscess, radiculopathy, cranial nerve involvement. It tends to insidiously with symptoms appearing gradually. Acute neurobrucellosis very uncommon. Here, we report case female child who presented acute onset ataxia slurred speech positive cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) neuroimaging...
Aim The objective of the study was to assess pharmacists rsquo counseling practices from patient perspective using United States Pharmacopeia USP Medication Counseling Behavior Guidelines MCBG questionnaire Methods This a cross sectional conducted over months in outpatients section pharmacy department two tertiary care hospitals King Abdulaziz Medical City Riyadh and Fahad Participants were randomly selected complete gave their full consent data collector is an interactive approach between...
Advance directives towards end of life decisions are seldom used among Arabs.This study aimed at investigating advance care preferences a sample Arab patients.This cross-sectional was undertaken over the period March 2012-March 2013 on 300 patients with chronic illness in King Fahad National Guard Hospital, Riyadh, major tertiary hospital Saudi Arabia.Mean age 48.7 years (standard deviation 16.4). There were 104 haemodialysis, 73 advanced malignancy, 81 liver disease and 35 respiratory...
Background Although genetic diseases are rare, children with such conditions who get infected COVID-19 tend to have a severe illness requiring hospitalization. Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is rare disorder of collagen resulting in fractures and skeletal deformities. Kyphoscoliosis, restrictive lung disease, pneumonia worsen the prognosis patients OI. The use bisphosphonate improves bone mineral density (BMD) reduces There no literature describing impact Methodology A retrospective...
Objective: To investigate the drug-related information needs of healthcare providers (HCPs), their utilization drug resources as well main factors influencing selection resources.Methods: A total 393 HCPs were conveniently selected and invited to complete a questionnaire. Stratified sampling was used for three subpopulations physicians, pharmacists, nurses. The questionnaire coded, validated, analyzed using Statistical Package Social Sciences (SAS version 9.2).Results: Of 450 approached,...
AIM:The objective of the study was to assess pharmacists' counseling practices from patient perspective using United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Medication Counseling Behavior Guidelines (MCBG) questionnaire. METHOD:A cross-sectional conducted over4 months in outpatients section pharmacy department two tertiary care hospitals: King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, and Fahad City.Participants were randomly selected complete USP-MCBG questionnaire.The questionnaire is an interactive approach...
Abstract Introduction Tuberculosis is a significant contributor of morbidity and mortality. With progressively aging population, TB increasingly encountered in older adults. Understanding the clinical presentation optimal treatment strategies for this population essential. Method Clinical, radiological features, outcome patients aged 75 years or was evaluated retrospectively. Results Among 92 elderly tuberculosis patients, most were male (76.1%) with mean age 82.5 years. Pulmonary diagnosed...
The risk of infection including tuberculosis (TB) or reactivation during biological therapy with the current various clinical application is a major concern. This may be higher in countries endemic to TB. Our aim this study determine TB patients receiving 3 treatments, Adalimumab, Etanercept and Tocilizumab. A retrospective cohort extending over 2 years follow-up for all Tocilizumab indications tertiary care center Saudi Arabia. Over period 2015-2019, total 410 received 271 58 Rheumatoid...
Introduction: During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a global increase in mental health issues, including suicidal behaviors. This study focuses on assessing impact of pandemic prevalence and characteristics behavior at King Abdulaziz Medical City Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A retrospective cohort was conducted 580 patients from January 2017 to December 2022, focusing those aged 18 above referred for suicide evaluation. Data were collected via chart reviews analyzed using...
Abstract Background Smartphones have become an important and vital instrument that all medical students utilize, but the usage of such devices has been found to be connected sleep disturbances. The aim this study was estimate prevalence relationship between smartphone addiction poor quality among students. Methods A cross-sectional conducted fifth- sixth-year at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. self-administered questionnaire distributed...