Awareness and Perceptions Towards Menopause Among Saudi Women

Background : Menopause is an important period of women life .it is a normal physiological process, defined as the permanent cessation of menses for 12 months or more. Our study assess the awareness and perception of Saudi women aged from 30 to 65 years towards menopause and to Address the health needs of women to improve the quality of life of menopausal Saudi women. Methods: Cross sectional study by using survey distributed electronically through kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Saudi women between ages of 30-65 years old. Results: The number of participant were total of 738 women, 130 women were menopause already. Most of participant were from southern region (67%). Study shows that 51-55 years old is the average age of menopause. Our participant (41.9%) they choose the answer of “inability of ovary to produce egg “as definition of menopause while (17.6 %) choose “cessation of mensuration for more than 1 year), most of women (31.9 %) they though that psychological symptoms will be more prominent with significant p value (0.003), while among menopause group they choose hot flush as the most prominent symptoms (38.5%). About 70% of our sample they mention that they don’t have enough background about menopause. Conclusion: Heath education with proper medical advices should be a part of primary health clinics projects. Media and menopause groups play important role to help health provider

Multiple sclerosis following bariatric surgery: A report of five cases

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating chronic inflammatory demyelinating disease that affects the central nervous system. The underlying cause of multiple sclerosis is unknown, yet there are various predisposing factors. Currently, bariatric surgery is an increasingly common solution for obesity. It has been reported that bariatric procedures result in miscellaneous neurological complications. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case series to report the occurrence of MS following bariatric surgery. Here we report the cases of five patients who were recruited for inclusion following neurological examination, complete cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) study, enhanced cranial as well as spinal cord magnetic resonance (MR) images. Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis was made based on McDonalds criteria (2010). All cases were diagnosed with relapsing-remitting form of multiple sclerosis (RRMS) after various types of bariatric surgeries

Facial Expression Recognition Utilizing Local Direction-Based Robust Features and Deep Belief Network

Emotional health plays very vital role to improve people's quality of lives, especially for the elderly. Negative emotional states can lead to social or mental health problems. To cope with emotional health problems caused by negative emotions in daily life, we propose efficient facial expression recognition system to contribute in emotional healthcare system. Thus, facial expressions play a key role in our daily communications, and recent years have witnessed a great amount of research works for reliable facial expressions recognition (FER) systems. Therefore, facial expression evaluation or analysis from video information is very challenging and its accuracy depends on the extraction of robust features. In this paper, a unique feature extraction method is presented to extract distinguished features from the human face. For person independent expression recognition, depth video data is used as input to the system where in each frame, pixel intensities are distributed based on the distances to the camera. A novel robust feature extraction process is applied in this work which is named as local directional position pattern (LDPP). In LDPP, after extracting local directional strengths for each pixel such as applied in typical local directional pattern (LDP), top directional strength positions are considered in binary along with their strength sign bits. Considering top directional strength positions with strength signs in LDPP can differentiate edge pixels with bright as well as dark regions on their opposite sides by generating different patterns whereas typical LDP only considers directions representing the top strengths irrespective of their signs as well as position orders (i.e., directions with top strengths represent 1 and rest of them 0), which can generate the same patterns in this regard sometimes. Hence, LDP fails to distinguish edge pixels with opposite bright and dark regions in some cases which can be overcome by LDPP. Moreover, the LDPP capabilities are extended through principal component analysis (PCA) and generalized discriminant analysis (GDA) for better face characteristic illustration in expression. The proposed features are finally applied with deep belief network (DBN) for expression training and recognition

Credibility in Online Social Networks: A Survey

The importance of information credibility in society cannot be underestimated given that it is at the heart of all decision-making. Generally, more information is better; however, knowing the value of this information is essential for the decision-making processes. Information credibility defines a measure of the fitness of the information for consumption. It can also be defined in terms of reliability, which denotes the probability that a data source will appear credible to the users. A challenge in this topic is that there is a great deal of literature that has developed different credibility dimensions. In addition, information science dealing with online social networks has grown in complexity, attracting interest from researchers in information science, psychology, human–computer interaction, communication studies, and management studies, all of whom have studied the topic from different perspectives. This work will attempt to provide an overall review of the credibility assessment literature over the period 2006–2017 as applied to the context of the microblogging platform, Twitter. The known interpretations of credibility will be examined, particularly as they relate to the Twitter environment. In addition, we investigate levels of credibility assessment features. We then discuss recent works, addressing a new taxonomy of credibility analysis and assessment techniques. At last, a cross-referencing of literature is performed while suggesting new topics for future studies of credibility assessment in a social media context

Viridiflorol Induces Anti-Neoplastic Effects on Breast, Lung, and Brain Cancer Cells Through Apoptosis

All active natural molecules are not fully exploited as therapeutic agents, causing delays in the advancement of anticancer drug discovery. Viridiflorol is a natural volatile element that may work as anti-cancer compound. We tested the anticancer properties of viridiflorol at different concentrations ranging from 0.03 to 300 μM in vitro on three cancer cells including breast (MCF-7), lung (A549) and brain (Daoy). The cancer cells responses were documented after treatment using MTT and Annexin V assays. Viridiflorol showed cytotoxic effects against all tested cell lines, reducing cell viability in a concentration-dependent manner with variable IC50 values. Daoy and A549 cell lines were more sensitive to viridiflorol when compared with temozolomide and doxorubicin, respectively. Viridiflorol demonstrated the highest anticancer activity against the Daoy cells with an estimated IC50 of 0.1 µM followed by MCF-7 at 10 µM, and A549 at 30 µM. In addition, upon exposure to concentrations ranging from 30 µM to 300 µM of viridiflorol, early and late apoptotic cell death was induced in a concentration dependent manner in Daoy (55.8%-72.1%), MCF-7 (36.2%-72.7%) and A459 (35%-98.9%) cell lines, respectively. In conclusion, viridiflorol demonstrates cytotoxic and apoptotic ability in three different cancer cell lines (brain, breast and lung)

Analyzing the Effectiveness of Hand Washing Programs in Reducing Hospital Infection Rates

A total of 27 articles were included in this review, and data were extracted and reviewed using a data matrix. A qualitative synthesis was employed. Findings showed that hand washing can be effective in reducing hospital-acquired infections, but the behavior is complex and multifaceted, and there is no one universally effective intervention. Several specific hand hygiene interventions designed to improve compliance that were related to decreases in infection rates were identified. These components for success included effective educational strategies, access to continual resources, integrating the hand hygiene program into an organizational culture, and dissemination of results. (Mouajou et al., 2022) The aim of the study was to analyze the effectiveness of hand washing programs in reducing hospital-acquired infections and identify the components of a successful hand hygiene behavior intervention. An integrative review was employed in this study and articles were retrieved from three databases: PubMed, CINAHL, and Academic Search Premier. Searches were initially conducted using key terms such as hand washing, hand hygiene, and nosocomial infections. Articles were included if the populations were hospital patients and healthcare workers, the interventions involved hand hygiene behavior, and the outcomes were changes in infection rates or compliance with the intervention. Primary and secondary articles were selected using additional search criteria, and articles were critically appraised and classified according to the level of evidence

Heat Stroke in Emergency Department: Diagnosis and Management

Background: Heat stroke is a severe health concern with the potential for multi-organ failure, necessitating rapid and effective management. With rising global temperatures, there is increasing concern regarding the vulnerability of populations in high-heat areas, notably in Saudi Arabia, especially during the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Objective: This paper aims to review the epidemiology, evaluation and management techniques of heat stroke, emphasizing the situation during Hajj pilgrimages in Saudi Arabia, and to outline the best practices for emergency management. Methodology: A comprehensive review of literature and studies related to heat stroke, both globally and specific to Saudi Arabia, was undertaken. An in-depth analysis of emergency management, including initial assessment, cooling methods, organ support, medication, and prevention strategies, was conducted. Results: Heat stroke remains a significant cause of emergency department visits, with specific groups, such as men and the elderly, being more susceptible. During the Hajj in 2016, 267 patients were diagnosed with heat-related illnesses, with heatstroke accounting for 29% of these cases. With the threat of global warming, studies indicate a potential tenfold increase in heat stroke risk with a 2°C rise in temperatures. Swift and comprehensive cooling is pivotal for recovery. Management emphasizes rapid recognition, assessment, and varied cooling methods, along with targeted treatments for organ dysfunctions. Prevention strategies play a vital role, given the higher efficacy and practicality over treating organ dysfunctions. Conclusion: Heat stroke is a pressing health challenge, particularly in high-risk environments like Saudi Arabia during the Hajj pilgrimage. While effective emergency management protocols exist, an emphasis on prevention is crucial. It is imperative to incorporate a comprehensive approach to address both the immediate threat and long-term risks of heat stroke, especially with the looming challenge of global warming

The Important Role of Optometrist and Qualified Nursing in Primary Healthcare for Eye Care

The use of evidence-based practice is essential for delivering high-quality care, ensuring patient satisfaction, and making efficient use of limited healthcare resources. Nevertheless, there have been reports of inconsistency in the administration of evidence-based eye care. To enhance our comprehension of the obstacles and enablers to delivering optometric care, it is necessary to recognize the significant role that optometrists play in providing primary eye care. This narrative study sought to identify the provision of eye care services by optometrists and measures that could enhance the delivery of eye care in primary care settings, alongside certified nursing. In the field of optometry, similar to other healthcare professions like nursing, there has been a broadening of the optometrist\u27s responsibilities in primary eye care. This includes taking on tasks such as prescription medication, which was previously done by general practitioners. Within the field of optometry, this expanded responsibility entails overseeing eye diseases that do not necessitate treatment or monitoring in secondary healthcare settings, which were historically referred to. Nevertheless, any expanded responsibility necessitates educational assistance

Healthcare Administration Facilitating Neonatal Resuscitation Program Role Of Nursing, Midwifery, Clinical Laboratory And Radiological Teams In NRP

The purpose of this review was to investigate the level of knowledge that nurses and midwives, as well as the clinical laboratory and radiology team, have regarding neonatal resuscitation. Additionally, the review aimed to investigate the effect that education has on knowledge levels, as well as the role that healthcare administration plays in making the program accessible to healthcare providers. Based on the timing of events, data from real-life instances reveal that main resuscitation events, as recommended by the guidelines of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program, are frequently severely delayed. Taking into consideration the fact that the individuals who participated in the NRP practitioner-training course had completed the course within the past four to five years, it was seen that the knowledge points were pretty satisfactory