Background: At the end of 2019, a new epidemic of an infectious easily transmissible disease is emerged in the world, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), COVID-19 was first recognized in China, and then spread around the world, resulting in the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Objectives: This study aims to investigate knowledge, attitude and practice of Arab population toward COVID-19. Methods: A self-administered web-based questionnaire was delivered through multiple social media channels targeting population of Arab countries. The questionnaire consists of 22 questions assessing the general knowledge and preventive measures of respondents toward COVID-19. Results: This is the first study to investigate KAP for the COVID-19 outbreak, among the general population of Arabs region. Our findings suggest that Arab residents have adequate knowledge, favorable attitudes, and good practices toward COVID-19. Knowledge of the disease is considered the most important step to any health education activity that is implemented. Conclusions: The majority of Arabs world residents are familiar with COVID-19, hold optimistic attitudes, and have appropriate practices toward COVID-19.
Hip pain in young adults could be due to femoral head avascular necrosis which has an indistinct etiology. A delay in the diagnosis and treatment, around 70-80% of the hips progresses to secondary osteoarthritis
Aim: The purpose of this study was to compare and evaluate the accumulation of plaque around brackets, colonization of S. mutans and other microorganisms on brackets that self-ligated or ligated with elastomeric ligation in fixed appliance
Background: At the end of 2019, a new epidemic of an infectious easily transmissible disease is emerged in the world, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), COVID-19 was first recognized in China
Background: The present study examined the effect of bilateral infraorbital nerve block with marcaine on hemodynamic changes during sinus endoscopic surgery
Introduction: Today, hysterectomy is one of the commonest types of surgery and is the one of the most prevalent surgical procedures in the United States after cesarean section (C-section).
Objective: The current research examines the clinical profile and associated risk factors for stroke in inpatients admitted to a tertiary care hospital in Saudi Arabia
Introduction: Lipoma arborescens is a rare condition of unknown cause. It is characterized by proliferation of the synovium with replacement of the sub synovial tissue by mature fat cells
Background: Adequate sleep is a critical issue for good human health and cognitive function. COVID-19 pandemic disrupts sleep pattern for medical students so this study assessed sleep quality among medical students in Al Qunfudhah College of medicine and its effects on their academic performance during COVID-19 pandemic
Introduction: Back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal pains that more than 80% of people experience it at least once in their lifetime. Material and Methods: The present retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted on 197 cases of patients with single level herniated disc
Neurofibromatosis type I (NF-I) is an autosomal dominant disorder. Epidemiologic data suggests it affects 1 in 3000 individuals. Various vascular abnormalities are reported to be associated with NF-1.
Introduction: The use of contact lenses for various purposes is steadily gaining popularity over the years. It is crucial that the awareness surrounding its use and care should be properly communicated to avoid undesirable outcomes associated with its use.
Background: Child abuse encompasses a wide range of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as negligence in child care, all of which can have a severe impact on a child's health and development. The purpose of this study is to assess the population's knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours about child abuse in Saudi Arabia.
Background: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of an online version of a mindfulness-based recovery program (E-MBCR) on stress, cancer-related fatigue, and sleep disturbances in colorectal and stomach cancer patients
Introduction: Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder prevalent across the globe. Because of its chronic course, most of the individuals with schizophrenia require lifelong treatment which may pose financial, physical, and mental burden over the primary caregivers.
Background/purpose: Tooth-color restorations have diverse stability in regard to their surface properties especially after exposure to abrasive conditions, such as acid media or medication.
Introduction: Avoidance, intrusions, and hyperarousal are common symptoms in people with PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder). In this study, the effectiveness of holographic reprocessing treatment, which is an evidence-based treatment in these patients, will be investigated so that in the future it can be used in therapeutic settings to reduce the symptoms of this mental disorder
The exceptional cases of facial clefts are undoubtedly a surgical dogma to the surgeons. These cases bring the surgeon into a state of surgical muddle. The uniqueness of these defects demands a systematic multidisciplinary approach over a period of time.
Objective: The goal of this research was to investigate the role of body mass index (BMI) as a risk and prognostic factor for ovarian cancer in Saudi women. Methods: The data of 937 ovarian cancer patients treated in Saudi Arabia between January 2020 and October 2021 were studied in this cloned duplicated hypothetical view point
Aortic dissection occur secondary to splitting of the layers in the wall of the aorta. There is a tear in the intima that results in entry of blood in between the intima and media. Type A dissection typically occurs in the ascending part of the aorta
The majorities of the population pay little attention to the health issues and accord little or no priority to medical checkup which leads to the preference of Self-Medication practice
Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Saudi Arabia with a higher mortality rate in comparison to other more advanced countries
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a widespread serious metabolic disease with both short and long-term complications. Leptin is a polypeptide hormone, exclusively secreted from adipose tissue and its level is directly proportional to the amount of body fat.
Background: The current COVID-19 pandemic has rapid inevitable effects on individuals' health and life, which need to heighten readiness to comply with preventive measures and adjust our health behaviors.
Aim: The aim of this study is to see how well radiography students understand radiation protection equipment, how to use it, and how to handle it
A painful scrotal mass requires prompt surgical intervention. Common diagnoses would include testicular torsion, acute epididymo-orchitis, and strangulated inguinal hernia
Objective: Despite the development of various vaccines to combat Covid-19, adopting preventive behaviors are still the first line of struggle. There exist vast differences in the way people comply with the rules
Objectives: To assess the knowledge and level of awareness of practitioners who provide pediatric care on radiation risks in pediatric computed tomography (CT) examinations
Simultaneous bilateral primary spontaneous pneumothorax (SBPSP) is a rare life threatening emergency. The majority of patients do not have any significant medical issues
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is an entity of immunological pulmonary disease characterised by airway hyper-responsiveness to Aspergillus fumigatus colonised in the airways, as well as distinct radiological and serological findings
