Bariatric surgery is the most effective therapeutic option for obese patients; however, it carries
substantial risks, including procedure-related complications, malabsorption, and hormonal …

Background Information on the clinical characteristics and outcomes of hospitalized Covid-19
patients with or without diabetes mellitus (DM) is limited in the Arab region. This study aims …

Purpose As the world continues to cautiously navigate its way through the coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, several breakthroughs in therapies and vaccines are …

OBJECTIVES: Studies have suggested that ethnicity and environment may influence thyroid
disease. We aim in this study to determine the prevalence of thyroid disease among Saudi (…

Thyroid hormone is a potent stimulator of metabolism, playing a critical role in regulating
energy expenditure and in key physiological mechanisms, such as growth and development. …

The infectiousness of COVID-19 is high among the susceptible population, making the
calculation of the reproduction number (R) an essential step to implement preventive measures. …

Objective Well-controlled glucose levels (ie, 70-180 mg/dL) have been associated with lower
mortality from COVID-19. The addition of dexamethasone to COVID-19 treatment protocols …

Background Bethesda III and IV thyroid nodules continue to be difficult to manage. Although
molecular testing may assist in decision-making, it is expensive, not widely available, and …

Introduction This study aimed to assess the safety and effectiveness of semaglutide,
administered either by weekly subcutaneous (SC) injection or orally, in real-life practice in Saudi …

Background: Fasting during Ramadan may be challenging for patients on levothyroxine (LT4),
as the drug has a narrow therapeutic index and is administered on an empty stomach. …