Abstract Background: Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Immediate administration of Basic Life Support (BLS) techniques by laypersons can significantly increase survival rates and minimize neurological damage. However, public knowledge and preparedness toward BLS remain low in many communities. This study aims to assess the level of awareness and knowledge of BLS among the non-medical population in Arar City, Saudi Arabia and to examine its association with educational level, age, gender and income. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online self-administered validated questionnaire. The study included 400 non-medical individuals aged...
Abstract Objectives: To assess the long-term efficacy and safety of thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) in the treatment of acute type B aortic dissection (ATBAD), emphasizing endpoints such as survival, re-intervention rates and complications throughout prolonged follow-up periods. Methods: An exhaustive search of the four databases yielded 1016 pertinent papers. Following the elimination of duplicates with the Rayyan QCRI and the assessment for relevance, 93 full-text publications were examined, with eight studies eventually satisfying the inclusion requirements. Results: Eight years of study on patients with ATBAD found a long-term mortality rate of 7.7% in uncomplicated cases and...
ABSTRACT Objectives: There is an association between Acne vulgaris and insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. Although metformin was effective in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients, its effects on acne vulgaris among males and females without PCOS are scarce. The study aimed to assess the impact of metformin on acne vulgaris among males and females without PCOS. Methods: We searched seven databases including Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, Google Scholar, MEDLINE, EBSCO, and Cochrane Library. We conducted the literature search during October and November of 2024 and the articles were included from inception up to the most recently published research. We used the keywords metformin...
ABSTRACT Objectives: Sleep disturbances are more common in medical students than in non-medical students and the general population. This study aimed to evaluate the sleep quality of medical students at Northern Border University in relation to their clinical examination scores. Methods: We used a cross-sectional design that involved medical students in their clinical years at Northern Border University. A pre-designed questionnaire was administered online. The relationships between Grade Point Average (GPA) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and GPA and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) were evaluated using correlation coefficients. IBM SPSS (version 26, SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA) was...
ABSTRACT Eye pain is a frequent and distressing symptom in individuals with migraines, yet it remains an underexplored aspect of migraine pathology. This review consolidates current knowledge on the association between eye pain and migraines, covering pathophysiological mechanisms, clinical features, differential diagnoses, and management approaches. A thorough analysis of existing literature indicates that migraine-related eye pain is multifactorial, involving neural, vascular, and sensory pathways. Additionally, this review underscores the need for further research to refine diagnostic criteria and enhance treatment strategies for patients experiencing ocular discomfort during migraine...
دراسة عن عوامل الاصابة بهشاشة العظام لدى النساء فى مدينة عرعر فيما كان عمرهن اربعون سنة او اكثر