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A Genetic Variant of miR-34a Contributes to Susceptibility of Ischemic Stroke Among Chinese Population
This study was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 81560552, 81260234), Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (CN) (2017JJA180826), Innovation Project of Guangxi Graduate Education (CN) (201601009) and Key Laboratory Open Project Fund of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (CN) (kfkt20160064). Conflict of Interest Statement The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. Supplementary Material The Supplementary Material for this article can be fou...
Source: Frontiers in Physiology - April 23, 2019 Category: Physiology Source Type: research

Level of awareness regarding stroke among Riyadh population
CONCLUSION: This study found that the majority of participants had a high level of awareness regarding stroke. Regarding the education level of the participants, we found that the majority of participants with primary school-level education had a high level of awareness regarding stroke risk factors. Furthermore, we found that the level of awareness about prevention of stroke was moderate among participants. Thus, further studies should explore how to improve levels of awareness regarding the prevention of stroke.PMID:34017784 | PMC:PMC8132771 | DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1304_20
Source: Primary Care - May 21, 2021 Category: Primary Care Authors: Mohammed K T Abutaima Ammar Almaghrabi Rashed Alhazzaa Abdullah Alaydaa Abdulhakim Alshuraymi Meshari Alzahim Sohaib Ashour Mohammed Alayed Mukhlid Alshamrani Ammar Fathi M Khalifa Source Type: research

Knowledge and awareness of stroke and associated factors in the Saudi general population: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionOur study revealed that participants have good knowledge about stroke. Nonetheless, further efforts are required to raise awareness and educate the public to optimize and ensure better treatment outcomes.
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - September 21, 2023 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Health-related quality of life in first-ever stroke patients
CONCLUSION: In this study, we found that age and functional status had a powerful influence on HRQOL. Comprehensive therapy programs aimed to improve HRQOL should focus on improving functional disability, particularly in older stroke patients. There is a need for long-term follow-up studies in stroke patients throughout all recovery stages to evaluate HRQOL in more detail.
Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine - July 26, 2017 Category: General Medicine Tags: ISSUE 1 Source Type: research

Identifying treatment related problems and associated factors among hospitalized post-stroke patients through medication management review: a multi-center study
ConclusionLack of drug efficacy, inappropriate drug adherence and patient knowledge were the major TRPs identified via delivering the MMR service to post-stroke patients. The identified TRPs highlights the importance of the MMR service, and supports planning future strategies aimed at decreasing the incidence of strokes.
Source: Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal - October 20, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Quality of anticoagulation control among patients with atrial fibrillation: An experience of a tertiary care center in Saudi Arabia
Conclusion Quality of anticoagulation in patients with AF receiving medical care in a tertiary care hospital was suboptimal, with nearly 40% of the time spent outside the therapeutic range. Methods to improve anticoagulation control among patients with AF should be implemented.
Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association - March 23, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Quality of Anticoagulation Control among Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: an Experience of Tertiary Care Center in Saudi Arabia
Conclusions Quality of anticoagulation in patients with AF receiving medical care in a tertiary care hospital was suboptimal, with nearly 40% of the time spent outside the therapeutic range. Methods to improve anticoagulation control among patients with AF should be implemented.
Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association - February 12, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Prevalence and predictors of inappropriate apixaban dosing in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation at a large tertiary academic medical institution
ConclusionIn patients with NVAF receiving apixaban for stroke prevention in this real-world analysis,>  80% were prescribed an appropriate dosage of apixaban. Proactive procedures, such as integrating an electronic dosing algorithm, educating healthcare providers, and involving clinical pharmacists in medication review, may help ensure the use of appropriate apixaban dosages.
Source: Drugs and Therapy Perspectives - December 4, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

The Prevalence of Obesity Among Saudi Males in the Riyadh Region
Attendees of 15 health centers in Urban and rural areas in the Riyadh region were screened for obesity during May and June 1994. Systemic selection yielded 1580 Saudi males for analysis. The mean age was 33.6± 13.5 years and body mass index (BMI) was 26.9± 5.7 kg/m2. Only 36.6% of subjects were their ideal weight (BMI< 25 kg/m2), while 34.8% were overweight (BMI 25-29.9 kg/m2), 26.9% were moderately obese (BMI 3.0-40 kg/m2) and 1.7% were morbidly obese (BMI> 40 kg/m2). Middle age, lower education and joblessness predicted a higher risk for obesity. Patients living in rural areas had greater BMIs than th...
Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine - May 10, 2017 Category: General Medicine Tags: ISSUE 3 Source Type: research

Registered nurses ’ knowledge and care practices regarding patients with dysphagia in Saudi Arabia
International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance,Volume 31, Issue 8, Page 896-909, October 2018. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess the knowledge and practices of nursing staff caring for patients with dysphagia to determine any needs for further education programmes. Design/methodology/approach A self-administered questionnaire with close-ended questions was completed by nurses at a tertiary hospital in Saudi Arabia to measure the depth of their dysphagia knowledge. Findings From 316 potential participants, a sample of 174 nurses completed the questionnaire. The results revealed that the participants had...
Source: International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance - November 12, 2018 Category: Health Management Source Type: research

Heat-related illnesses in a mass gathering event and the necessity for newer diagnostic criteria: a field study.
This study highlights the magnitude of HRIs among pilgrims in Hajj and provides a diagnostic tree that can aid in the risk stratification and diagnosis of these patients. We advise the implementation of more educational campaigns to pilgrims regarding preventable measures especially for the vulnerable groups (e.g. from outside Saudi Arabia, those with comorbidities and light-skinned people). PMID: 33389467 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - January 3, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Alkassas W, Rajab AM, Alrashood ST, Khan MA, Dibas M, Zaman M Tags: Environ Sci Pollut Res Int Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 18, Pages 10534: Knowledge and Perception of Registered Nurses Regarding the Scope of Practice of Speech-Language Pathologists
Conclusions: It is vital for nurses to understand the value, role, and scope of practice of the SLP. Further educational nursing interventions and training are necessary for effective interprofessional collaboration and teamwork.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - October 8, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Sami Alhamidi Majid Alshahwan Regie Tumala Tags: Article Source Type: research

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