Table of Contents

Original Article

• Open Access

  Retrospective analysis of the clinical utility of multi-cytokine profiles in smear-negative pulmonary tuberculosis

  Xuemei Li, Weidong Zhao, Hong Han, Zhi Yang, Fengqing Bi and Yingchun He

  Saudi Medical Journal July 2024, 45 (7) 658-666; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2024.45.7.20240310
• Open Access

  Serological markers of transfusion transmissible infections and ABO blood groups in Najran, Saudi Arabia

  Ahmad A. Alshehri, Ahmad Adebayo Irekeola, Mohammed Merae Alshahrani, Khaja Shameem Mohammed Abdul, Saeed Ahmed Asiri, Banan F. Aboluluy, Ahmed Abdullah Al Awadh, Abdulaziz Hassan Alhasaniah, Ibrahim Abdullah Almazni, Saleh A. Alshamrani, Abdullah J. Alshahrani, Ahmad M. Saif, Osman AE. Elnoubi, Abdulrahim R. Hakami, Abdulrazzag Abdulaziz Othman and Mansor H. Almohi

  Saudi Medical Journal July 2024, 45 (7) 667-674; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2024.45.7.20240338
• Open Access

  Biomarker for cardiorenal syndrome risk in patients with liver cirrhosis and type 2 diabetes in Saudi Arabia

  Walaa Mohammedsaeed and Zain J Alghamdi

  Saudi Medical Journal July 2024, 45 (7) 675-684; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2024.45.7.20240156
• Open Access

  Patch angioplasty carotid endarterectomy versus eversion carotid endarterectomy

  Haris Vukas, Samra Kadić-Vukas, Dragan Piljić, Haris Vranić, Anes Jogunčić, Edina Đozić and Juš Kšela

  Saudi Medical Journal July 2024, 45 (7) 685-693; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2024.45.7.20240245
• Open Access

  Incidence and predictive factors of bleeding following tonsillectomy among pediatrics

  Shmokh Alsalamah, Sultan Alsumairi, Abdulaziz Alaraifi, Abdulrhman Alfayez and Mohammed Halawani

  Saudi Medical Journal July 2024, 45 (7) 694-699; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2024.45.7.20240253
• Open Access

  The effect on back pain, anxiety, and comfort levels of an elevated supine position and back support applied to patients undergoing coronary angiography

  Ayşe Soylu and Medet Korkmaz

  Saudi Medical Journal July 2024, 45 (7) 700-709; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2024.45.7.20240201
• Open Access

  A cross-sectional analysis of preterm birth incidence and survival in Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia

  Mshari Alghadier, Muneera Alasraj, Ragab Elnaggar, Mashael Alazmi, Asma Aldawsari, Saud Alnadah, Faisal Alqahtani and Donia Zaghamir

  Saudi Medical Journal July 2024, 45 (7) 710-718; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2024.45.7.20240194
• Open Access

  Decision making for people living with HIV/AIDS using the theory of innovation diffusion model at the Western Provident Association Turen Foundation

  Tri N. Sasono, Esti Yunitasari, Ninuk D. Kurniawati, Nusalam Nursalam, Ainun Hurrotaini, Makhfudli Makhfudli and Ferry Efendi

  Saudi Medical Journal July 2024, 45 (7) 719-723; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2024.45.7.20240032
• Open Access

  Efficacy of home healthcare on the management of tracheostomy patients

  Nura A. Almansour, Yasmeen A. AlHedyan, Nada N. Alshathri, Razan S. Alsubaie, Sara Y. Alsuliman, Aamir A. Omair, Abdullah K. Alanazi and Amjad S. Alserayaa

  Saudi Medical Journal July 2024, 45 (7) 724-730; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2024.45.7.20240294
• Open Access

  Assessing the prevalence and knowledge of anabolic steroid use in male athletes in Al Madina Al Munawara, Saudi Arabia

  Bandar D. Alrehaili, Samar F. Miski and Fahad M. Alzahrani

  Saudi Medical Journal July 2024, 45 (7) 731-740; DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2024.45.7.20240244