- Knowledge, Practice and Perceived Barriers of Healthcare Provider Adherence to the Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (NDSS) in Government Hospitals and Primary Healthcare Centers in Jazan, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: In Jazan, healthcare providers reported fair knowledge of the NDSS, but optimal reporting was lacking. Support for the implementation of NDSS through strengthening practical surveillance training, improving digital reporting competency and strengthening institutional support can enhance the performance of NDSS and preparedness for outbreaks.
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- Potential Drug-Drug Interactions in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: A Retrospective Observational Study. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: The pDDIs are highly prevalent among patients with ESRD undergoing HD, with polypharmacy identified as the main determinant. These findings highlight the importance of structured medication review, multidisciplinary collaboration, and clinical pharmacist involvement to reduce medication-related risks and optimize patient outcomes.
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- Advancing Impact: A National Approach to Knowledge Translation in Saudi Arabia-The Saudi National Institute of Health Experience. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: This initiative established a structural national framework that strengthens local research in guideline development and promotes evidence-informed health decisions. This approach can be adopted and adapted across various settings.
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- From Bench to Bedside: Evolving Definitions of Translational Research. [Systematic Review]
- CONCLUSIONS: Contemporary translational research demonstrates a transition from linear "bench-to-bedside" models to interdisciplinary, system-level approaches that integrate ethics, collaboration, and community engagement. Persistent challenges include conceptual inconsistency, methodological heterogeneity, and infrastructure needs. Advancing the field will require standardized frameworks, investment in training, and enhanced cross-sector collaboration to support effective translation from discovery to population health outcomes.
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- Cranial MRI in Girls With Central Precocious Puberty: Clinical Characteristics and Predictors of Abnormal Findings. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: Abnormal cranial MRI findings were identified in nearly one-quarter of girls with CPP. Higher BMI z-scores were associated with abnormal MRI findings, whereas age at puberty onset and other clinical variables did not reliably predict intracranial abnormalities.
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- Quality, Patient Experience, and Service Gaps in Home Healthcare in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review Aligned with Vision 2030. [Systematic Review]
- CONCLUSIONS: Home healthcare in Saudi Arabia demonstrates encouraging patient-centered and clinical outcomes, but important structural and operational deficiencies remain. Strengthening workforce capacity, financing mechanisms, coordination systems, digital health integration, and quality measurement is essential to support the expansion of home healthcare and align service delivery with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
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- Thrombosis Rate and Risk Factors in Pediatric Patients with Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: The PICC-related thrombosis is a clinically important complication in pediatric patients. Several patient and procedure-related factors were associated with symptomatic thrombosis in univariate analyses. These findings may help inform future prospective studies and strategies aimed at optimizing vascular access practices in children.
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- Estimating Radiation Dose and Proposing Institutional Diagnostic Reference Levels for Paediatric Fluoroscopy of Micturating Cystourethrogram: Age- and Weight - Specific Comparisons. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: The paediatric weight-specific method shows realistic and lower DAP and DRL values. The results of DRLs for the MCUG fluoroscopy were acceptable when compared with literature results.
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- Implementing Diagnosis-Related Groups for Value-Based Healthcare in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review of Evidence on Barriers and Facilitators. [Systematic Review]
- CONCLUSIONS: While DRGs hold promise for achieving VBHC goals in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, their successful implementation requires addressing technical, organizational, and cultural barriers. Policymakers should prioritize improving clinical documentation, training healthcare professionals, and localizing DRG systems to the Saudi healthcare context. These actions will help pave the way for an effective and sustainable transformation to VBHC in the country.
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- Plasma VGF as a Predictive Biomarker for Early Acute Kidney Injury in Critically Ill Elderly Patients: A Combined Clinical and Mendelian Randomization Study. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: Plasma VGF shows promise as a predictive biomarker for AKI in critically ill populations. Its diagnostic utility is considerably strengthened when measured alongside pCysC and pNGAL.
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- Scoping Review of Mental Health Outcomes of Cosmetic Procedures Among the Saudi Population. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: Cosmetic procedures may contribute to positive psychological and quality-of-life outcomes among many individuals in Saudi Arabia; however, adverse psychological effects may persist in vulnerable groups. These findings emphasize the importance of comprehensive preoperative psychological assessment, realistic expectation management, and multidisciplinary support to optimize outcomes and minimize potential mental health risk.
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- Drooling in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Narrative Review of the Current Management Landscape. [Review]
- Children with developmental or neurological disorders, such as cerebral palsy, present with impaired motor function, resulting in impaired swallowing, feeding, and drooling. The prevalence of chronic drooling radically changes from 0.5% in children >4 years to 60% in children with neurological ailments. Drooling can have a serious impact on the quality of life of affected children, which can crea…
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- Patterns and Determinants of Medication Errors Across the Medication-Use Process: A 3-Year Retrospective Study in a Saudi Tertiary Hospital. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: Prescribing errors predominated, while pharmacists played a key role in error interception. Targeted, system-level interventions addressing prescribing practices and stage-specific risks are essential to improving medication safety.
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- Exploring Translational Medical Research Progress in G20 Countries: 5-Year Study. [Systematic Review]
- CONCLUSIONS: The study highlights the importance of collaboration and global research efforts in improving predictability and outcomes in translational research. By drawing on diverse perspectives and experiences, the potential for success in specific research activities is expected to increase. Overall, the study emphasizes the need for a more connected and coordinated approach to biomedical research to enhance its impact on health improvement.
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- Patient Safety Culture Among Healthcare Professionals in Jeddah First Health Cluster: A Multi-Professional Cross-Sectional Study. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: The HCPs generally reported positive experiences of PSC; however, challenges related to staffing, communication, and non-punitive error reporting remain. Strengthening organizational communication and promoting a just culture may improve patient safety practices across healthcare facilities.
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