Saudi Center for Disease Prevention and Control

Updated evidence on efficacy and safety of ondansetron compared with placebo for acute gastroenteritis-associated vomiting in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Background Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) is among the most common causes of pediatric emergency care, and ondansetron is now widely used to control the vomiting that drives failure of oral rehydration therapy (ORT). The most recent comprehensive meta-analysis on this topic was publ...

Smoking Cessation Knowledge among Community Pharmacists in Saudi Arabia

Introduction Tobacco use remains one of the most pressing global public health challenges, contributing substantially to the incidence of preventable diseases and premature mortality. In Saudi Arabia, tobacco consumption continues to rise, with an estimated 21.4% of adults identi...

Metabolic Signatures Associated with COVID-19 Vaccination in Serum from Healthy Individuals

Background: COVID-19 vaccines have proven effective in reducing severe disease and mortality from SARS CoV-2 infection. The underlying molecular mechanisms and alterations in the human serum metabolome influencing the effectiveness and development of immunity remain unclear. Meth...