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Pancreatic cancer in Saudi Arabia (2005–2020): increasing trend
Pancreatic cancer, a highly fatal malignancy, has shown a global rise in the incidence and mortality rates. However, these rates vary significantly...
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Genetic analysis of human parainfluenza type 2 virus in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The extensive mass gathering of pilgrims from all over the world, as well as the constant flow of foreign workers via country entry crossings, raises...
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An insight to better understanding cross border malaria in Saudi Arabia
BackgroundBorder malaria is a major obstacle for the malaria elimination in Saudi Arabia. Today, the southern border of Saudi Arabia is a region...
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Mining local exome and HLA data to characterize pharmacogenetic variants in Saudi Arabia
Pharmacogenomics (PGx) is a promising field of precision medicine where efficacy of drugs is maximized while side effects are minimized for...
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Demographic and clinical characteristics associated with advanced stage colorectal cancer: a registry-based cohort study in Saudi Arabia
BackgroundIn Saudi Arabia, approximately one-third of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients are diagnosed at an advanced stage. Late diagnosis is often...
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Epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance patterns of bacterial meningitis among hospitalized patients at a tertiary care hospital in Saudi Arabia: a six-year retrospective study
IntroductionBacterial meningitis poses significant medical challenges due to its acute inflammatory nature and potential for severe neurological...
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The ISAC Paradigm to Tame Oral Cancer in Saudi Arabia: A Quasi-experimental Study
Late detection of oral cancer (OC) cases in Saudi Arabia is concerning. It reduces survival rate and complicates treatment. The ISAC intervention was...
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Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterization of Hereditary Angioedema in Saudi Arabia
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a potentially life-threatening autosomal dominant disorder affecting roughly 1:50,000 individuals. It is commonly...
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A highlight on carbamazepine-induced adverse drug reactions in Saudi Arabia: a retrospective medical records-based study
The link between human leukocyte antigen (HLA) alleles and carbamazepine-induced cutaneous, respiratory, and gastrointestinal adverse drug reactions...
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Quality assessment of different brands of atorvastatin tablets available in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
BackgroundHypolipidemic agents have been shown to be helpful in the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Most often, statins...
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Molecular analysis of knockdown resistance (kdr) mutations in the voltage-gated sodium channel gene of Aedes aegypti populations from Saudi Arabia
BackgroundThe Aedes aegypti mosquito is the primary vector for dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever and Zika viruses worldwide. The first record of Ae....
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Genotype and Phenotype of Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency: a Report from Saudi Arabia
Adenosine deaminase 2 deficiency (DADA2), a rare and potentially fatal systemic autoinflammatory disease, is characterized by low or lack of ADA2...
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Factors associated with age of diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder among children in Saudi Arabia: new insights from a cross-sectional study
ObjectivesResearch examining the age of diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and its influencing factors mostly originate from developed...
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Knowledge about stem cell sources and obstacles in donation of bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cells: a cross-sectional survey from Ha’il city to track the prospects of regenerative medicine in Saudi Arabia
BackgroundPromoting stem cell donation behaviors could be crucial in advancing stem cell-based treatment, research and improving public health in...
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Detection of chikungunya virus in the Southern region, Saudi Arabia
Background and aimDespite the fact that the chikungunya viral infection is a neglected disease, complications such as hemorrhagic fever, arthritis,...
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First parechovirus reported case in Saudi Arabia in hospitalized immunocompromised adult patient
Human parechovirus, a member of the Picornaviridae family (PeVs), can lead to severe infections, including severe meningitis, meningoencephalitis,...
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Molecular Detection of Tick-Borne Rickettsial Pathogens Associated with the Arabian Camel (Camelus dromedarius) in Riyadh and the Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia
BackgroundIn Saudi Arabia, records on molecular identification of tick-borne infections in camels are relatively scarce; few molecular...
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Residual malaria in Jazan region, southwestern Saudi Arabia: the situation, challenges and climatic drivers of autochthonous malaria
BackgroundSaudi Arabia and Yemen are the only two countries in the Arabian Peninsula that are yet to achieve malaria elimination. Over the past two...
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Molecular characterization of Leishmania species from stray dogs and human patients in Saudi Arabia
Leishmania major and Leishmania tropica cause cutaneous leishmaniasis in humans and dogs in several parts of the world, with a large number of cases...
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Saudi Clinical Psychologists’ Competence in Sleep Disorders Management: A Comprehensive Perspective
Sleep disorders comprise a range of medical conditions that interfere with regular sleep patterns. Despite the fact that clinical psychologists have...
