Search Results - "Saudi Medical Journal"

The impact of health information technology on patient safety by Alotaibi, Yasser K, Federico, Frank

“…Since the original Institute of Medicine (IOM) report was published there has been an accelerated development and adoption of health information technology…”
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The association of metabolic syndrome scores trajectory patterns with risk of all cancer types by Deng, Li, Liu, Tong, Liu, Chen-An, Zhang, Qi, Song, Meng-Meng, Lin, Shi-Qi, Wang, Yi-Ming, Zhang, Qing-Song, Shi, Han-Ping

“…Metabolic syndrome (MetS) elevates cancer risk. However, a single MetS assessment does not fully reveal the long-term association with cancer. Inflammation,…”
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Trends in the incidence and mortality of cancer in Saudi Arabia by Althubiti, Mohammad A, Nour Eldein, Mohamed M

“…To analyze the overall trends in cancer incidence and mortality in Saudi Arabia between 1990 and 2016.   Methods: Data were retrieved through a Global Burden…”
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Radiation therapy in head and neck cancer by Alfouzan, Afnan F

“…This review summarizes the beginning of radiotherapy, techniques of modern radiation therapy with different types, toxicities induced by radiotherapy and their…”
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Prevalence and reasons of increased type 2 diabetes in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries by Aljulifi, Mohammed Z

“…Arab Gulf Cooperation Council countries are considered as one of the most regions exhibiting a high prevalence of diabetes including the kingdom of Saudi…”
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Factors contributing to differences in cervical cancer screening in rural and urban community health centers by Lee, Hyunjung, Baeker Bispo, Jordan, Pal Choudhury, Parichoy, Wiese, Daniel, Jemal, Ahmedin, Islami, Farhad

“…Introduction Community health centers (CHCs) provide historically marginalized populations with primary care, including cancer screening. Previous studies have…”
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Smartphone addiction among university students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by Alosaimi, Fahad D, Alyahya, Haifa, Alshahwan, Hatem, Al Mahyijari, Nawal, Shaik, Shaik A

“…To investigate the prevalence and correlates of smartphone addiction among university students in Saudi Arabia. This cross-sectional study was conducted in…”
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Vaccine hesitancy among Saudi parents and its determinants. Result from the WHO SAGE working group on vaccine hesitancy survey tool by Alsubaie, Sarah S, Gosadi, Ibrahim M, Alsaadi, Basma M, Albacker, Nouf B, Bawazir, Maryam A, Bin-Daud, Nada, Almanie, Waad B, Alsaadi, Muslim M, Alzamil, Fahad A

“…To assess the prevalence of vaccine hesitancy and its determinants among Saudi parents. In addition, we explored the relationship between vaccine hesitancy and…”
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Sleep quantity, quality, and insomnia symptoms of medical students during clinical years. Relationship with stress and academic performance by Alsaggaf, Mohammed A, Wali, Siraj O, Merdad, Roah A, Merdad, Leena A

“…To determine sleep habits and sleep quality in medical students during their clinical years using validated measures; and to investigate associations with…”
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The impact of maternal iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia on child's health by Abu-Ouf, Noran M, Jan, Mohammed M

“…Iron deficiency anemia is extremely common, particularly in the developing world, reaching a state of global epidemic. Iron deficiency during pregnancy is one…”
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Prevalence of menstrual problems and their association with psychological stress in young female students studying health sciences by Rafique, Nazish, Al-Sheikh, Mona H

“…To identify the prevalence of various menstrual problems in young females studying health sciences and to identify their association with academic…”
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Advantages and disadvantages of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic era among physicians in Taif, Saudi Arabia by Mubaraki, Adnan A, Alrabie, Aeshah D, Sibyani, Afnan K, Aljuaid, Raghad S, Bajaber, Ameerah S, Mubaraki, Murad A

“…To evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of telemedicine among physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic. To assess the awareness about telemedicine among…”
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Health care worker burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional survey study in Saudi Arabia by Alsulimani, Loui K, Farhat, Abdulrahman M, Borah, Renad A, AlKhalifah, Jumanah A, Alyaseen, Salman M, Alghamdi, Sumaeah M, Bajnaid, Malak J

“…To estimate the prevalence of burnout among health care workers (HCWs) who are working in Saudi Arabia during the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic,…”
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Gestational diabetes mellitus by Alfadhli, Eman M

“…Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is the most common medical complication of pregnancy. It is associated with maternal and neonatal adverse outcomes…”
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Road safety and road traffic accidents in Saudi Arabia. A systematic review of existing evidence by Mansuri, Farah A, Al-Zalabani, Abdulmohsen H, Zalat, Marwa M, Qabshawi, Reem I

“…To identify the changing trends and crucial preventive approaches to road traffic accidents (RTAs) adopted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) over the last…”
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Healthcare workers experience in dealing with Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by Almaghrabi, Rana H, Alfaraidi, Huda A, Al Hebshi, Wejdan A, Albaadani, Mohammed M

“…To analyze healthcare workers experiences in dealing with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Methods: An anonymous open web-based survey study was conducted…”
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CD44 as a potential diagnostic tumor marker by Basakran, Nawwaf S

“…CD44 is a cellular protein that has been intensively studied in relation to carcinogenesis over the last decade. It is altered during inflammatory responses…”
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Clinical characteristics and in-hospital mortality of COVID-19 adult patients in Saudi Arabia by Abohamr, Samah I, Abazid, Rami M, Aldossari, Mubarak A, Amer, Hala A, Badhawi, Omar S, Aljunaidi, Obaid M, Alzarzour, Shaimaa H, Saadeddin, Hiba M, Bhat, Fayaz A, Elsheikh, Eman

“…To provide a detailed study of demographic, baseline comorbidities, clinical features, and outcome for Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. A…”
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Knowledge and awareness of diabetes mellitus and its risk factors in Saudi Arabia by Alanazi, Faisal K, Alotaibi, Jazi S, Paliadelis, Penny, Alqarawi, Nada, Alsharari, Abdalkarem, Albagawi, Bander

“…To summarize available peer-reviewed publications about public knowledge and awareness of diabetes mellitus (DM) among the population of Saudi Arabia. We…”
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Compassion fatigue in critical care nurses by Alharbi Jalal, Jackson, Debra, Usher, Kim

“…Objectives: To provides a critical evaluation of current empirical evidence related to the prevalence, causes and outcomes of compassion fatigue among critical…”
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