Asir Central Hospital

Associations of screen time and physical activity with motor control, mood, and cognitive states in adolescents following acute high-intensity interval training

Excessive screen time and insufficient physical activity are increasingly common among adolescents and have been linked to adverse physical and psychological health outcomes. This school-based cross-sectional study examined associations between sedentary screen time, physical act...

Genetic disorders associated with neurodevelopmental disorders in children in Saudi Arabia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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...

Digital epidemiology investments, Saudi Arabia.

Problem: Traditional epidemiological surveillance methods are often limited by delays in reporting and fragmented data systems. Saudi Arabia faces additional public health challenges from mass gatherings during Hajj and Umrah, an increasing burden of noncommunicable diseases and...

Behind the smile: forensic odontology knowledge, attitudes, and practices among dental students, interns, and practitioners in the Asir region, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Forensic odontology contributes to human identification, age estimation, and medico-legal documentation, yet dental personnel’s preparedness in many regions is unclear. This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding forensic odonto...