Obesity is a growing global health concern. Saudi Arabia experiencing higher prevalence of obesity compared to the globe. This case report focuses on 38-year-old female with body mass index (BMI) 90.5 kg/m 2 , prediabetes, and obstructive sleep apnea who successfully underwent lifestyle modification process resulting in remarkable weight loss. The patients past unsuccessful attempts at loss had left her reluctance try again initially. A multidisciplinary team collaborated develop management...

As e-cigarettes become increasingly popular, especially among youth, addressing the misinformation surrounding their use is crucial. This study aims to enhance healthcare workers' knowledge of risks associated with e-cigarettes, ultimately improving patient education and public health outcomes. To assess awareness misconceptions e-cigarette implications this on personal professional practices Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted at primary centers Prince Sultan Military Medical City...

Background: Patient satisfaction is a critical indicator of healthcare quality and serves as key metric for evaluating the effectiveness delivery systems. This study examines patient among individuals attending urgent care clinics at PSMMC Primary Health Care Centers (PHCs) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Objective: To assess level regarding services provided within PHCs to inform stakeholders about perceptions experiences patients. Methods: A quantitative, cross-sectional design was employed,...

Background: The internet has become a vital source of health information for individuals worldwide. Understanding the online information-seeking behavior patients can help healthcare providers address gaps and improve patient engagement. This study aims to explore patterns, preferences, impact among attendants Lifestyle Clinic at Prince Sultan Military Medical City (PSMMC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted adults aged 18 years older attending PSMMC. structured...

Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a prevalent chronic metabolic disease in Saudi Arabia, with prevalence rate of approximately 25%. Traditional blood glucose monitoring methods, such as finger stick tests, provide limited insights into measurements and fluctuations contributing to clinical inertia. The advent continuous (CGM) systems, the FreeStyle Libre system, has transformed management by offering comprehensive exposure data healthcare providers. Objective This study aims...

Introduction: Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), which can reactivate later in life, leading to herpes zoster (shingles). The varicella vaccine has been integrated into childhood immunization programs certain regions, contributing control and prevention of disease. However, there remains uncertainty regarding seroprevalence among adults, as well concerns about vaccination rates public awareness its importance. Objective: objective this study estimate Saudi adults who...

Background: Obesity is a major public health concern, associated with increased morbidity and mortality in both diabetic non-diabetic populations. Semaglutide, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, has demonstrated promising results weight management. This systematic review evaluates the efficacy safety of semaglutide for loss among patients. The study aims to determine percentage reduction from baseline following treatment semaglutide; assess risk gastrointestinal adverse...

Preventive oral health care (OHC) is an important part of preventive and needs to be started early in life. Family physicians are a position where they can help initiate OHC. From previous literature, has impact on the general quality life individuals with large burden system. In addition, pediatricians family lack knowledge unwilling participate We aim increase physicians' health.This study aimed measure level about identify some its determinants among working Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.This...

Introduction Tuberculosis is a critical health issue worldwide. Most infected persons are asymptomatic and categorized as having latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). Healthcare workers (HCWs) more prone to being with should be enrolled in screening program for early detection. Objectives The study aims estimate the prevalence of LTBI among nurses working areas which include adult intensive care units, pediatric emergency departments, oncology dialysis labs, isolation rooms, cardiac center...

Abstract Objectives: The aim of this research was to assess mean knowledge PCPs on clinical features and risk factors related oral cancer, determine the practice toward examination prevention primary OC. Subjects methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey distributed 154 PCPs. analysis done using a data entry form through google forms then it transferred SPSS software (version 24). Three scales included in study (the Knowledge scale, diagnosis towards lesion scale). Results: Of...

Background: Raising awareness of the importance integration psychotherapy into primary care settings because it may increase access to mental health treatment and improve patient outcomes.Methodology: A retrospective case study was conducted using clinic performance reports appointment data in 2023 Q1 year 2024. Such included bookings, demographics patients, discharge rates, no-show rates.Results: These findings suggest that integrating improves service availability showed by lower wait...

Pregnancy is a diabetogenic condition, with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) developing in 3 to 25% of all pregnancies. GDM has unfavorable short- and long-term consequences for both mothers their children.

Shift work is critical in today's industrialized economy, particularly healthcare, and public safety. We conducted this study to evaluate the impact of shift working on quality life sleep among healthcare workers.

Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV) represent risk to HCWs. Checking on antibodies against MMRV is an important part of infection control among nursing staff for their own health, colleagues the health patients. Screening immunity initial step before vaccination staff. This study describe status by screening in a tertiary care hospital Riyadh.A cross sectional survey was conducted from July August 2019 at Prince Sultan Military Medical City. A convenience sampling used screen 1534...

The prevalence of depressive symptoms in obese patients is higher than nonobese patients. Evidence shows an improvement after bariatric surgery, but this fluctuates 3-4 years surgery. Some studies report a worsening symptoms, that the type surgery and surgical complications contribute to high depression rate. Our objective was assess postbariatric using Arabic version Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9).A cross-sectional study conducted tertiary care hospital Riyadh from January December...

Background: Choking is one of the leading causes death among unintentional injuries in young children. Mothers are usually first responders, and they must have a good knowledge about aid. Multiple local studies showed low levels FA awareness parents. Public health programs this field scarce, only few evaluated efficacy such strategies. Aim: Evaluating an educational video improving maternal on choking prevention aid.Methods: A Quasi-experimental study was conducted mothers visiting antenatal...

The COVID-19 pandemic mandated changes in the healthcare system to ensure uninterrupted patients care. We aimed evaluate patients’ satisfaction with virtual clinic service during pandemic.

Background: Despite family planning, there are still a lot of unintended pregnancies and abortions.The process planning counseling involves both the patient physician, with physician playing crucial part in encouraging to use safe method contraception enhancing quality life for women.Thus, current study was designed determine impact Intrauterine Device (IUD) Oral Contraceptive Pills (OCP) on Saudi women's life.Methods: Women Arabia who were 18 years age or older had used at least one month...

Primary care physicians are crucial in identifying SARS-CoV-2 infection and transferring suspected cases since they on the front lines of health care. Micronutrients used as an adjunctive treatment for viral respiratory infections. Because there is currently no effective antiviral therapy COVID-19, micronutrients such iron, zinc, vitamin D may be important survival critically ill patients.To establish emphasize a relationship between to COVID-19.PubMed database was articles selection. All...

Background: There is growing evidence that environmental exposure, specifically to pesticides, a potential risk factor for endocrine system malfunction. Aim: The study aims at contributing improve the wellbeing and productivity of farmers through better understanding chronic pesticides exposure its effect on thyroid functions. Patients Methods: An analytical cross-sectional was conducted 43 with active involvement in preparation, storage, spraying participants not occupationally exposed...