Background: Lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) is an urgent presentation with increasing
prevalence and remains a common cause of hospitalization. The clinical outcome can vary …

Background: While multiple studies have evaluated the effect of body mass index (BMI) on
the prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, data from Saudi Arabia are scarce. This …

Background Bowel-wall thickening (BWT) is a commonly reported finding on diagnostic
abdominal pelvic computed tomographies (CT) in patients with no history of gastroenterologic …

Background and study aims: The feasibility and barriars of escitalopram use in patients with
functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are still debated. We aimed to evaluate the …

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of hiatal hernia (HH) and its association with age,
gender, and body mass index (BMI). Methods: We retrospectively included patients who …

Research and development improvements in early cancer diagnosis have had a significant
positive impact on health. In the treatment and prevention of cancer, early detection is …

Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) among
diabetic patients and to investigate GERD’s potential association with diabetic complications…

Background: Corticosteroids are commonly used in various medical specialties and are
associated with side effects that can affect every body system. While this is a concern for all …

Objectives: To assess the patients’ awareness of their medical conditions, identify the factors
affecting their awareness, and assess patient’s satisfaction with their doctors’ explanations …

Methods A descriptive study was conducted at King Khaled University Hospital in Riyadh,
Saudi Arabia. A database of participants was established from those who missed/canceled …