The Pfizer-BioNTech (BNT162b2) and the Oxford-AstraZeneca (ChAdOx1 nCoV-19) COVID-19 vaccines have shown promising safety acceptability. However, vaccine side effects play an essential role in public confidence. We aimed to study of these vaccines.A randomized, cross-sectional descriptive was conducted between March May 2021. In total, 330 participants among King Khalid University community Aseer region Kingdom Saudi Arabia reported their following vaccine. A questionnaire designed validated...

A BSTRACT Introduction: Breast cancer (BC) is considered one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers. Early detection critical for effective management. This study aims to assess utility ultrasonography (US) and mammography (MG) in detecting BC features. Methods: retrospective cross-sectional involved electronic records 263 female patients with BC. The mean age was 45.71 ± 12.25 years (17–90 years). cross-tabulation test performed correlate presence each malignant feature (Yes/No) on both US...

Dental radiographs are crucial diagnostic tools for oral disorders, but their low-level radiation can pose health risks over time because of its cumulative effects. This study aimed to assess awareness and attitudes regarding dental radiography safety among dentists, radiographers, dentistry students, students in western Saudi Arabia. cross-sectional survey was conducted the region A total 309 participants were included study. questionnaire containing 13 multiple-choice questions...

This study aims to investigate the long-term effects of COVID-19 pandemic on medical imaging case volumes. retrospective analyzed data from Integrated Radiology Information System-Picture Archive and Communication System (RIS-PACS), including monthly volumes at a public hospital, spanning January 2019 December 2022. The collected examinations, comparing pre period, which acted as control group, with periods following COVID-19, were designated cohort groups. total number procedures performed...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common health problem. Accurate diagnosis of DVT essential to avoid potentially fatal acute consequences pulmonary embolism.The study aims assess deep venous the lower limbs and analyze related risk factors.This retrospective including 60 patients who were examined using Triplex Doppler imaging. The referred imaging departments with symptoms limb DVT. was expressed as an odds ratio (OR) 95% confidence interval. Multiple logistic regression analysis used detect...

Abstract Background There is a paucity of information about the clinical features and angiographic findings in young patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI), especially Arab Peninsula countries. Objective The aim this study was to assess proposed risk factors, presentation, adults. Methods This prospective included (range, 18 45 years) who presented MI based on evaluation, laboratory investigation, electrocardiogram, they underwent coronary angiography procedure. Key Data 109...

The study aims to establish the normal criterion of abdominal aortic diameters measured on sonography based gender and age, variation in with sex, height. In this cross-sectional study, a total 110 asymptomatic adults were examined by ultrasound using 3.5 MHz probes. aorta at three levels. results analyzed Student's t-test analysis variance (ANOVA) SPSS version 23. anteroposterior transverse significantly higher males than females positively correlated age (p-value <0.001). increased height...

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has exerted great efforts to prevent the spread COVID-19. This research aims scrutinize outlook, awareness, and customs undergraduate students regarding COVID-19.The current cross-sectional study comprises 178 in Faculty Applied Medical Sciences. data were collected from online Google form questionnaires. differences picked out questionnaires, mean scores duly assessed. variables associated with knowledge, attitude, practice toward COVID-19 evaluated; moreover, a...

Background and Aim: As ageing advances, the human brain undergoes many gross histopathological changes with regression of tissue leading to enlargement ventricles. Knowledge morphometric size normal ventricular system is important understand these changes. Methods: For present perspective study, computerized tomography (CT) for 152 patients (Male-89 Females-63) were studied measurements fourth ventricle, third ventricle lateral it was statistically analyzed. Results: The anteroposterior...

The study aims to assess the readiness of Interprofessional Education (IPE) in school setting among Internship Students Applied Medical Sciences at Taibah University.This utilized a survey targeting internship students Sciences; departments Diagnostic Radiologic Technology, Laboratory and Clinical Nutrition, University. We used modified Readiness for Inter-professional Learning Scale (RIPLS) collect data this study. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 21.A 100 surveys distributed,...

The success rate of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is influenced by various factors, including stone density, and determined through computed tomography scans in terms Hounsfield units (HU). Materials Methods: This retrospective single-center study was conducted the King Fahad Hospital. Sixty-seven adult patients with renal ureteric stones were selected randomly enrolled study. Their ages ranged from 20 to 69 years. examined non-contrast enhancement (NCCT) assess HU their...

Purpose: This study was done to assess the role of ultrasound in diagnosis obstructive jaundice and identify most common causes symptoms. Materials methods: The took place different Khartoum clinical centers hospitals period between Jan 2014 July 2014. A total 150 patients with were examined using machine, 3.5 - 7 MHz probe. Results: revealed that 65.33 population female 34.67% male. affected groups 46 65 years old 25 45 old. biliary stones (61.33%) which females abdominal masses (32.67%)...

OBJECTIVE: This study intended to assess the occurrence of early signs middle cerebral artery (MCA) on multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) in correlation with duration clinical features stroke. PATIENTS AND METHODS: retrospective analyzed electronic records 20 patients MCA infarction. The detected studied according onset stroke time CT imaging. RESULTS: Out infarction included this study, results revealed a significant relationship between presence insular ribbon sign and/or subtle...

Differentiation of brain lesions by conventional MRI alone is not enough. The introduction sophisticated imaging methods, such as MR Spectroscopy (MRS), will contribute to accurate differentiation.To determine the diagnostic accuracy MRS in differentiating neoplasm and non-neoplastic lesion.This a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted at Khartoum State from period 2015 2017. Thirty cases with were included investigated (Single-voxel spectroscopy) MRI. A comparison findings...

To assess the knowledge and attitudes of Saudi patients toward safety magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).A cross-sectional study was conducted on 142 at King Khalid hospital, Asir, Arabia. Data were collected using a self-questionnaire based MRI issues gained from literature. The questionnaire divided into two sections, one containing respondents' sociodemographic information other assessing their participating in MRI.A total responded to survey, average age 31.5 ± 4 years. majority married...

In this case, a 70-year-old female patient presented with large forehead swelling that occurred 2 years prior, slow progressive enlargement mimicked the behavior of neoplasm. There was severe inferior displacement right orbital globe to level nares. Brain computed tomography showed expansive lesion in frontal sinus bony wall thinning without destruction or erosion. magnetic resonance imaging high signal intensity contents T1- and T2-weighted images only peripheral enhancement after contrast...

Introduction: Reject analysis is an important quality indicator and required for reducing radiation exposure to the patient increased cost-effectiveness. Aim: The study aims analyze reject rates causes in direct chest radiographs assess radiographic quality. Materials Methods: A total of 150 (CXR) had been retrospectively analyzed at King Fahad Hospital from January March 2016. Results: rejection rate was 14.7%. Positioning errors artifacts were most significant factors radiography. are...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the implications low radiation dose in abdominal computed tomography (CT) when combined with noise reduction filters and see if approach can overcome challenges that arise while scanning obese patients. Anthropomorphic phantoms layered without 3-cm-thick circumferential animal fat packs simulate different sized patients were scanned using a 128-slice multidetector CT (MDCT) scanner. Abdominal protocols (n = 12) applied various tube currents (150, 200,...

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the sonographic findings in renal parenchymal diseases using gray-scale ultrasound order classify these diseases. design a cross-sectional one. There were 204 patients who suspected with They had been scanned kidneys. echogenicity, cortex and paren-chyma, cortico-medullary differentiation evaluated. Results: revealed that echogenicity parenchyma increased all types mainly disturbed acute disease (69.04%), loss chronic end-stage (85%);...

It is necessary to determine what motivates students pursue a particular specialty of their choosing maintain balance medical practitioners from various disciplines.The study aims assess factors influencing undergraduate Applied Medical Sciences in or discipline.This cross-sectional was conducted among first-year the faculty applied sciences at Taibah University. One hundred and twenty-five participants were enrolled study. The asked respond complete designed 9-item questionnaire....

Background: The renal parenchymal diseases were common pathological conditions that involved the parenchyma. They cause damage to interstitia and glomerula result in failure if left undiagnosed untreated. objective of study was assess kidneys Sudanese patients.Methods: This cross-sectional two hundred six patients confirmed with diseases. All scanned using ultrasonography. echogenicity, kidney size, surface thickness cortex assessed related abdominal findings.Results: A total 206 diagnosed...

Background &amp; Objective: Chronic rhino sinusitis (CRS) is an inflammatory condition of the paranasal sinuses and nasal passage lasting more than three months either with or without sinonasal polyps. This study aimed to report common lesions associated CRS according histopathology results, compare between clinical histopathological diagnoses, radiological diagnoses lesions.&#x0D; Methods: A retrospective electronic records 82 patients diagnosed All underwent endoscopic sinus surgery...