Objective: To investigate the public perception of morbid obesity and bariatric surgery in
Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between November 2016 and …

Background We studied the contribution of elective delivery to severe respiratory distress
syndrome (RDS) in term babies born at high altitude. Methods We prospectively studied the …

Background: With acute obstruction due to rectal or recto-sigmoid cancer, the safety and
success of deploying self-expandable metal stents has been controversial. The aim of this …

Eukaryotic genomes are packaged into chromatin, which is the physiological substrate for
all DNA-mediated functions, including DNA damage repair. At the DNA damage site, …

Devising an index to measure the quality of research is a challenging task. In this paper, we
propose a set of indices to evaluate the quality of research produced by an author. Our …

Weighted centroid-based schemes provide a cost-effective alternative to locate sensors in a
Wireless Sensor Network (WSN). In this paper, we describe mathematical characteristics of …

Purpose Endoscopic stenting is used with increasing frequency to treat colorectal conditions.
Little is known about what influences outcome. This study aimed to determine the impact of …

Background and Aims The obesity epidemic has led to increased use of Roux-en-Y gastric
bypass (RYGB). These patients have an increased incidence of pancreaticobiliary diseases, …

Robotic abdominal surgery is growing despite a paucity of clinical reports to evaluate its
impact on patient outcomes. In this retrospective case series, we aim to analyze our early …

OBJECTIVE Most patients with chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) recover after surgical
evacuation with a straightforward course. There is a subset of patients who develop transient …