Institution
King Fahad Hospital Jeddah
Recent research
- Health & MedicineOpen access
The Hall Technique (HT) is a minimally invasive approach for managing carious primary molars without local anesthesia, caries removal, or tooth preparation. Evidence on dentists’ perceptions and intended use of HT in Saudi Arabia remains limited. This exploratory study described...
- Health & Medicine
Objective This retrospective cohort study aims to assess associations of delayed Intravenous (IV)-to-Oral switch after 72-hours versus early switch within 72-hours with switch failure within 7-days and with adjusted post switch clinical outcomes in hospitalized adults.Methods Adu...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Dengue fever (DF) is a viral infection spread by mosquitoes and is one of the most frequently reported infectious diseases in Saudi Arabia, particularly in Jeddah. Despite recurring outbreaks, recent data on the clinical characteristics, seasonal variation, and outcomes of affect...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Association of diabetes and smoking with stroke subtypes and mortality in a Saudi cohort.
Introduction: Stroke is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Saudi Arabia, with its incidence projected to double by 2030. Diabetes and smoking are major modifiable risk factors. This study assessed their association with stroke type and mortality in a tertiary stroke un...
- BiologyOpen access
Background: Genetic diseases pose a significant public health issue in Saudi Arabia, driven by relatively high prevalence and factors such as consanguineous marriage. Increasing public awareness and understanding are crucial to improving prevention, early detection, and the use o...