Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a public health issue, and before the initiation of national screening program, there need to examine acceptance undergo CRC explore potential barriers.A nationwide survey was conducted using an electronic platform collect demographic variables Health Belief Model assess attitudes behavior participants as well knowledge about intent screening. At end survey, from Riyadh were invited get screened for CRC.Responses 5720 individuals covering all 13 jurisdictions Saudi...

Background and purpose The pCONus is a new stent featuring distal end that opens like blossoming flower with four petals. device implanted in the aneurysm sac at level of neck. We report our initial experience series patients treated this device. Methods This retrospective study was approved by authors’ ethics committees. 18 19 unruptured wide neck bifurcation intracranial aneurysms (IA) were placement coiling. Technical issues, immediate post treatment angiographic findings, clinical...

Recent studies have highlighted the possible risk of neuropsychiatric adverse effects during treatment with lipid-lowering medications. However, there are still controversies that require a novel genetic-based approach to verify whether impact drug results in troubles including insomnia, depression, and neuroticism. Thus, we applied Mendelian randomization assess any potential conventional drugs such as statins, proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors, ezetimibe.A...

Since the onset of Yemeni conflict, marked by ousting President Abdu Rabbuh Mansur Hadi's government following a Houthi militant takeover, Iran has emerged as significant player. It is perceived backing and supplying arms to regime, while Saudi Arabia supports ousted government. This article aims scrutinize how Iran's official newspaper outlet, IRNA, constructs proxy war elucidates strategies employed legitimize involvement. To fulfill this objective, 19 IRNA articles published between April...

Abstract Objectives In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to assess the impact of bariatric surgical procedures on weight reduction in adolescents. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB), Roux-en-Y bypass (LRYGB) were evaluated, along with their associated complications. Methods We conducted a following PRISMA Cochrane Handbook guidelines, searching databases from inception May 12, 2023. Inclusion criteria comprised studies English...

Objective To compare contrast-enhanced MR angiography (CE-MRA) and DSA for the follow-up of intracranial aneurysms (IAs) treated with Woven EndoBridge embolization system DL (WEB DL; Sequent Medical, Aliso Viejo, California, USA). Materials methods We retrospectively identified all patients a WEB between November 2010 February 2013 in 2 hospitals. The IA occlusion was graded on CE-MRA by 4 independent readers reaching consensus, respectively. Interobserver agreement MRA intertechnique...

Background Recent studies reported that transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) applied over the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) reduced craving and cigarette smoking. We aimed to evaluate whether 3 sessions of tDCS DLPFC modulate smoking which is a critical factor in tobacco smokers. Methods In double-blinded, sham-controlled, parallel experimental study, 22 participants who wished quit received with cathodal right anodal left based on 10–20 EEG international system (F4, F3)...

An association of meningioma with spontaneous acute subdural hematoma has been rarely reported in the literature. Up to date, 38 cases have reported. A 74-year-old Saudi female known case hypertension presented suddenly dizziness, headache, and left lower limb weakness for 6 h. No history trauma or anticoagulant medication. Computed tomography scan showed hematoma. Pre-operative images were negative any vascular pathology lesional tissue. The patient underwent surgery evacuation collection....

Vitamin D has many functions in the human body, and its deficiency is associated with skeletal non-skeletal diseases. (blood level of 25 (OH) vitamin < 20 ng/mL) been reported worldwide, including Kingdom Saudi Arabia (KSA). Its prevalence factors vary according to KSA region. Therefore, this study aimed explore risk Taif region KSA.This retrospective included patients who attended outpatient clinics at Alameen General Hospital from 2019 2021. Demographic, clinical, laboratory data were...

Background Cerebral palsy (CP) is a major cause of childhood motor impairment worldwide. The prevalence CP related to preterm births has increased consistently. Perinatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, intra- or periventricular haemorrhage, cerebral dysgenesis and intracranial infections are among the factors contributing onset. Several studies have explored epilepsy-related morbidity children with CP, finding notable correlations between two conditions. Worldwide, there multiple...

<h3>Background</h3> Blunt spinal injuries (BSIs) are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Management typically involves stabilization of the column may include chemoprophylaxis for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention. The optimal timing initiation in operatively managed BSI patients remains debated. <h3>Objective</h3> Analyze available literature on prevention VTE postinjury undergoing operative repair. <h3>Study Design</h3> Systematic review meta-analysis....

Blunt abdominal trauma is a rare cause of small bowel obstruction thought to arise from either sealed perforation the or mesenteric injury resulting in adhesions. A 55-year-old gentleman presented with symptoms and signs history blunt 14 months previously. Abdominal computed tomography showed transition zone at terminal ilium proximal dilatation indicative obstruction. At surgery, he had adhesions involving shortening fibrosis supplying mesentery. Patients presenting must be investigated...

Introduction:The impact of non-invasive ventilation on neuromuscular disease (NMD) has become evident over the past two decades due to frequent use this technique. It allows some patients with non-progressive pathology almost live a normal life. The purpose study is indicate NIV and its results in NMD patients.Objectives:The primary objectives for were find incidence outcome patient NIV, determine whether can avoid intubation Mechanical compare vital signs arterial blood gas parameters...

Pineal tumors are uncommon that affect <1% of adults, with 50% them being germinomas. A combination endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) and tumor biopsy is usually used. Cerebral vasospasm in association aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) has been extensively studied. However, at least according to the research, this not case intraventricular (IVH) cases. We present a two distinct findings: (1) an unexpected large IVH following removal external ventricular drain (EVD) patient who...

Appendicitis is the most common cause for abdominal surgeries among all age groups worldwide. Significant research papers were published concerning techniques through which appendectomy done. Open has been gold standard treatment acute appendicitis and known as a safe practice with relatively low rate of postoperative complications. However, in last few decades, laparoscopic surgery developed widely advent minimal surgical invasion now more increasingly prevalent intervention. In this study,...

Preoperative blood transfusion for patients with sickle cell disease is a debatable topic and it can be lifesaving. Sickle are at high risk vaso-occlusive crisis due to the large concentration of hemoglobin (HgbS) in their blood. Despite current extensive research into this disease, there still no consensus over whether preferable preoperative modality among undergoing elective surgical procedures.A retrospective observational study, which enrolled 204 who underwent surgery King Fahad...

Introduction Long head biceps (LHB) tendon pathology results in anterior shoulder pain, affecting activities requiring overhead movement and forward flexion. Current surgical options for those whom conservative management failed include tenotomy tenodesis, both have considerable success rates various complications. Herein, we present a novel technique using with autotenodesis of the LHB. Methods Patients isolated LHB tendinopathy six-month treatment were included our study. Our semitenodesis...

Paracecal hernia is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction. A 75-year-old man presented with abdominal pain for 4 days, vomiting, and obstipation. Physical examination was not conclusive. Abdominal radiograph suggested small obstruction, computed tomography confirmed an obstructed paracecal hernia. Intraoperatively, the hernial sac seen passing through inferior ileocecal recess. The distal bowel collapsed. appendix inflamed. reduced appendectomy performed. patient recovered without...