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Armed Forces Hospital
Recent research
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Central nervous system (CNS) neoplasms are uncommon but highly consequential malignancies that account for substantial neurological disability and premature mortality. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is marked by rapid population growth, aging, and uneven health sy...
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Depression and Anxiety Among Adolescents with Cancer: A Saudi Cross-Sectional Study
Background/Objectives: Adolescents undergoing treatment for cancer face both physical and psychological challenges, including depression and anxiety, yet local prevalence data remain limited in Saudi Arabia. The primary objective was to determine the prevalence of depressive and...
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In Q1 2023, poorly controlled T2DM (HbA1c > 9%) affected 11–20% of patients across four Family and Community Medicine (FCM) Centers of the Armed Forces Hospital Southern Region (AFHSR); two centers already exceeded the Ministry of Defense Health Services (MODHS) benchmark of < 15...
Impact of Smokeless Tobacco on Semen Quality: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
ABSTRACT Background Smokeless tobacco products are widely regarded as a safer alternative to smoking. However, a growing body of evidence points to harmful effects on male reproductive health. The aim of this systematic review and meta‐analysis was to assess the association betwe...
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Abstract Background Severe mental illnesses (SMIs), including schizophrenia spectrum disorders, bipolar disorders, and severe major depressive disorder (MDD), contribute substantially to disability and premature mortality worldwide. Evidence from the Middle East, North Africa, an...
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Background: Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) increases mortality but remains undertreated due to high surgical risks. Transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions (TTVI) offer safer alternatives, improving functional status and quality of life. However, many candidates for TTVI have t...
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Abstract Background Prehospital cervical spine immobilization is standard trauma care intended to prevent secondary spinal cord injury, yet evidence for its effectiveness is limited, and adverse effects are increasingly recognized. Large registry-based comparisons accounting for...
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Background/Objectives: Albuminuria is an early marker of kidney damage and an independent predictor of adverse outcomes, making its reduction a key therapeutic goal. Finerenone, a selective nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, has demonstrated renal and cardiovascu...
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Background Hip fracture surgery in older adults is associated with substantial postoperative morbidity, including pneumonia. Whether the choice between general and neuraxial anesthesia influences the risk of postoperative pneumonia remains uncertain. Method We conducted a systema...
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Background Lumbar spine surgery is commonly associated with moderate to severe postoperative pain, often requiring opioid analgesics. Gabapentinoids are widely incorporated into multimodal analgesic regimens; however, their effectiveness in this setting remains uncertain. Methods...
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Patients with neck pain often experience proprioceptive dysfunction and other impairments. Although strengthening exercises and cervical joint mobilization effectively improve proprioception, their comparative effects remain unclear. This study compared cervical joint mobilizatio...
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Nurses are the backbone of healthcare systems, and their retention remains a critical global challenge, as high attrition leads to a loss of expertise, continuity of care, and patient trust. The main objective of this study is to examine whether sociodemographic factors and caree...
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Background Facial dermal fillers are widely used for aesthetic procedures but can rarely cause severe ocular and cerebral vascular complications. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the spectrum of ocular complications and quantified permanent vision loss and brain...
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Objectives: High consanguinity in Saudi Arabia has shaped the genetic architecture of pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), potentially increasing autosomal recessive (AR) etiologies and the diagnostic yield of exome-based testing. This study aims to synthesize genetic d...
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Objectives: Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, yet population-specific evidence regarding the contribution of MIA3 genetic variation in Middle Eastern populations remains limited. This study investigated the association of...
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The Lipid Accumulation Product (LAP) is recognized as an indicator of lipid-induced cellular stress. While its predictive value for conditions like diabetes, liver disease, and metabolic syndrome is established, its specific correlations with individual metabolic and hematologica...
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Vitamin D deficiency remains highly prevalent in the Middle East and may influence both oral-health research planning and orthodontic trial feasibility. This study estimated vitamin D deficiency prevalence in adults screened for orthodontic treatment in Saudi Arabia and quantifie...