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Patient's expectations of emergency department care in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study
Nasser Almulhim, Hatun F Al-Rajeh, Reema M Al Dera, Dana H Almuhaimeed, Sara A Alharbi, Noora A Juaythin
Introduction: Patients of all categories come to the emergency room (ER) expecting the best treatment in the fastest amount of time. Nowadays emergency departments (EDs) no longer deal only with life saving patients.
Medical Science, 2023, 27, e201ms2923
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Surgical outcomes of secondary and tertiary hyperparathyroidism in King Salman Armed Forces Hospital, Tabuk
Yousef Saleh Alalawi, Konstantinos Fourtounas, Sultan Abdulrahman S Alamrani
Objective: To investigate surgical outcomes of tertiary and secondary hyperparathyroidism in King Salman Armed Forces hospital, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A record-based research that was retrospective in nature was carried out.
Medical Science, 2023, 27, e202ms2954
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Effects of the self-care interventions on the sense of coherence and well-being of patients with acute coronary syndrome: A Quasi-experimental study
Anise Mollazehi-Dashtuk, Elaheh Asadi-Bidmeshki, Mozhgan Rahnama, Abdolghani Abdollahimohammad, Mahin Badakhsh
Objectives: Acquiring a sense of coherence and well-being seems necessary to improve the patient’s health. Thus, this study determined the effect of self-care interventions on the sense of coherence.
Medical Science, 2023, 27, e203ms2972
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PHQ-9 to screen for depression in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Amar Fathi Mohamed Khalifa, Abdulrahman Bashir Ahmed Hussamuldin, Rawaf Muhammed Alkhathran, Abdulalziz Abdullah Alghamdi, Abdallah Adnan Rifaey, Abdullah Moheeb Alabdullah, Bakr Zuhair Raddawi, Malik Mohammed Almansour, Rayan Saleh Almogheer, Samer Ahssan Alawi, Khalid Riyadh Malaekkah, Mohammed Almahdi Balla Elnour, Hassan Idress Omer
Background: Depression is a prevalent mental condition characterized by poor mood, loss of function and impaired focus. We aim to assess prevalence of depression among adolescents and adults in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Medical Science, 2023, 27, e204ms2974
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Comparative analysis of patient complaints for medical care over the last 10 years
Anzhela Biduchak, Nataliya Hopko, Zhanetta Chornenka, Mohammad Wathek O Alsalama, Diana Tymkul
Background: As is known, the health and life expectancy of the population depend on many factors: The environmental situation, the quality of air, drinking water, food, as well as the quality of the provision.
Medical Science, 2023, 27, e205ms2984
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Perception, awareness and attitude towards varicose veins among employees working in prolonged sitting and standing postures in Hail region, Saudi Arabia
Fahmida Khatoon, Sadeem Mishaal Mohammad Alshammari, Nawal Ahmed Alshammari, Kareemah Salem Alshurtan, Nawaf Safaq Alshammari, Fayez Saud Alreshidi, Rana Aboras, Muath Naif Mubark Alzughaibi, Rashid Dhaher Alshammari, Gamal Eldin Mohamed Osman Elhussein, Madiha Rabie Mahmood, Abeer Hassan Elhaj, Hind Naif Alshammari, Rania Abdeen H Abdalla, Tarig Ginawi, Abdulaziz Ahmed Mohsin Alrashidi10, Zahid Balouch
Background: One of the most common chronic conditions is varicose veins (VV), which contribute to a higher rate of morbidity as different symptoms can result from varicose veins ranging from itching to ulceration.
Medical Science, 2023, 27, e206ms2985
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Breast cancer in Sudan, clinical, histopathological and receptors characteristics: A retrospective study
Khalid Alhazmi, Salah Alghamdi, Abubaker Emadeldin Adlan Koko, Hyder Mirghani
Background: Breast cancer is the leading cause of death globally, the tumor surpassed lung cancer in prevalence. Few studies assessed breast cancer in Sudan. Objectives: We aimed to assess breast cancer among women.
Medical Science, 2023, 27, e207ms3000
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Assessment of knowledge, awareness about hemorrhoids causes and stages among the general public of Saudi Arabia
Mohammad Abdelrazik, Abdulhadi Almazraqi, Meshal Alharbi, Khaled Alhumayri, Enas Al Hadi, Asaiel Al Hadi, Badah Alqhtan, Lama Alyami, Ebtehag Alwargash, Hajar Almustanyir, Faisal Almazariqi, Khame T Alzahran
Background: The much more typical symptoms of hemorrhoids include prolapse, itching, painful bright red blood, prolapse and unpleasant grape-like tissue prolapse. Anoscope and (DRE) are used to diagnose it.
Medical Science, 2023, 27, e208ms3004
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The relation between most common hearing problems and use of headphones among high school students in Saudi Arabia
Hosam Amoodi, Sultana Kadasa, Yara Alraddadi, Abdulaziz Alrasheed, Lulwah Alkhuraisi, Khaled Alomari, Safia Alshangiti, Khames T Alzahrani
Background: Excessive noise levels can harm the human ear. Tinnitus, hearing loss and hyperacusis can all be brought on by noise, which can come from a range of work and recreational sources.
Medical Science, 2023, 27, e209ms3005
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The prevalence rate of anterior cruciate ligaments reconstruction among population in Saudi Arabia
Abdulmalik B Albaker, Abdulrahman B Bahkali, Mohammad M Bassi, Joud A Alhassun, Batool H Alyami, Bader S Alanazi, Zahraa A Alnakhli, Khames Alzahrani
Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is an essential knee joint stabilizer that keeps the knee joint. Our research aimed to determine the prevalence rate of ACL reconstruction among athletic individuals living in Saudi Arabia.
Medical Science, 2023, 27, e210ms3006
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Prevalence of substances misuse and predisposing factors at various stages of medical carrier at Al Madinah province KSA
Rania Ezzat Mufti, Bader Hussein Alsawadi, Waleed Talal Alahmadi, Abdulkarem Mohammed Abunaji, Khaled Hussin Alnhas, Faris Sameer Sebaa, Ali Abdulaziz Alraddadi, Magdy Ali Elbarbary
Background: Substances use is widespread, including among students, especially medical students. Objective: We conducted this study to estimate the prevalence of substances misuse and predisposing factors.
