Clinical characteristics and outcome of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in the Saudi population – A single cardiac center experience
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jsha.2018.05.010
Abstract: Introduction Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), a relatively uncommon entity, is the most common form of genetic cardiovascular disorders. It is the most common cause of sudden death in the young and also heart failure which can… read more here.
Keywords: characteristics outcome; hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; center; saudi population ... See more keywords
Genetic variants of glutathione S-transferase and the risk of acute myeloid leukemia in a Saudi population
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2018.12.011
Abstract: Objective This study aims to investigate the genetic association of acute myeloid leukemia and glutathione S-transferase (GST) gene polymorphisms in a Saudi population. Method 100 AML cases and 100 healthy controls were recruited from the… read more here.
Keywords: myeloid leukemia; association; acute myeloid; saudi population ... See more keywords
Societal knowledge of stuttering in Saudi population
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2020.10.057
Abstract: Stuttering is a common disease that exists in all societies and ethnic groups of differing incidence rates. The aim of this study was therefore to investigate the social awareness of stuttering in the Saudi community… read more here.
Keywords: saudi community; stuttering saudi; questionnaire; saudi population ... See more keywords
Reasons for not performing surface ablation refractive surgery in Saudi population
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sjopt.2020.02.003
Abstract: Abstract Purpose The primary goal of this study is to analyze the reasons why refractive surgery was not performed for candidates who requested the procedure among single eye-clinic visitors in Saudi Arabia. Secondarily, we aimed… read more here.
Keywords: saudi population; surgery; corneal thickness; refractive surgery ... See more keywords
Screening of common genetic variants in the APOB gene related to familial hypercholesterolemia in a Saudi population
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000014247
Abstract: Abstract Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a monogenic dominant inherited disorder of lipid metabolism characterized by elevated low-density lipoprotein levels, and is mainly attributable to mutations in low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR), apolipoprotein B (APOB), and proportein… read more here.
Keywords: familial hypercholesterolemia; saudi population; polymorphism; association ... See more keywords
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on lifestyle among the Saudi population
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DOI: 10.1177/22799036221123156
Abstract: Background: During COVID-19, major change occurred in the governmental regulations to combat the pandemic. Lifestyle factors are changeable habits and routine behaviors with an impact on physical and mental health. With the pandemic, sudden and… read more here.
Keywords: health; impact covid; lifestyle factors; pandemic lifestyle ... See more keywords
Established and candidate transthyretin amyloidosis variants identified in the Saudi population by data mining
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DOI: 10.1186/s40246-021-00351-2
Abstract: Background Familial transthyretin (TTR) amyloidosis (ATTR) is an autosomal dominant disease with significant phenotypic heterogeneity. Its prevalence in Saudi Arabia has not previously been investigated. An existing exome variant database of Saudi individuals, sequenced to… read more here.
Keywords: amyloidosis; ttr variants; saudi population; population ... See more keywords
Recent trends of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency among saudi population in Riyadh city
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DOI: 10.14393/bj-v35n6a2019-49357
Abstract: G6PD deficiency is associated with erythrocyte deficiency in the X-chromosome enzyme. It causes a hematologic syndrome called hemolytic anemia that connects G6PD deficiency with X-linked condition. In the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, G6PD deficiency… read more here.
Keywords: riyadh; g6pd deficiency; saudi population; deficiency ... See more keywords
Relationship Between Serum Amyloid A1 (SAA1) Gene Polymorphisms Studies with Obesity in the Saudi Population
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DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s294948
Abstract: Purpose Limited studies have shown positive and negative associations of serum amylase A1 (SAA1) gene in childhood obesity, previously showed the relation with obesity in different ethnicity. The current study therefore investigated the impact of… read more here.
Keywords: obesity; saa1 gene; saudi population;
Assessment of Knowledge and Fear of Scabies in a Saudi Population
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DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s308236
Abstract: Background and Objectives Scabies is a common contagious parasitic dermatological illness. In 2017, WHO recognized scabies as a neglected tropical disease. The aim of the present research was to assess the level of knowledge and… read more here.
Keywords: saudi population; fear; level; knowledge fear ... See more keywords
HLA Diversity in Saudi Population: High Frequency of Homozygous HLA Alleles and Haplotypes
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DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.898235
Abstract: Human leukocyte antigens (HLA) diversity has a tremendous impact on shaping the transplantation practices, transfusion-associated graft versus host disease prevention strategies, and host–pathogen interactions. Here, we conducted a retrospective study of HLA class I and… read more here.
Keywords: hla; homozygote alleles; diversity; saudi population ... See more keywords