International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries

IJMDC. Online First

Online First Articles are accepted, peer reviewed manuscripts that are not yet assigned to an issue, but are citable using DOI



  1. Dislocation of elbow, fingers and functional outcome of elbow dislocation: A systematic review.
    Saeed Ibrahim Abdullah Al-Qahtani, Bandar Saeed Saad Alqahtani, Thamer Yahya Alasiri, Abdulaziz Atiah Qaysi, Ahmad Hussain Alqahtani, Fadaa Alotaibi
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1626276449
    Published Online : Jul 24, 2021
    Review Article

  2. Evaluation of the most common failures and complaints of patients treated with Fixed Partial Denture Prostheses in a University Clinic in Qassim, Saudi Arabia
    Wael Faisal Alharbi, Pramod Punchiri Sadan, Hasan Hamad Alamar
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1609084834
    Published Online : Jul 23, 2021
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  3. Pattern of ear, nose, and throat disease seen by otolaryngologists at Qassim University Outpatient Clinics, Saudi Arabia
    Waleed A Alhazmi, Abdulhakeem N Almutairi, Abdulrahman A Al-Muqbil, Ali I Al-Ali, Muath A Alhasson
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1623238530
    Published Online : Jul 16, 2021
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  4. Factors that motivate people’s intention to undergo cosmetic surgery in Saudi Arabia
    Hassan Ali Al-Masskin, Esra Hassan Al-Masskin , Fatimah Jafar Al-Jass, Fatimah Abdulmajeed Al-Thonayan , Hoor Masaad Al-Mutairi, Zahraa Yousef Al-Ghadeer, Amal Naser Wafa, Shahad Khaled Al-Shahrani, Eman Hussain Al-Ahmed, Nouf Mohammed Al-Kuwaiflie
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1621594182
    Published Online : Jul 13, 2021
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  5. Assessment of gap between knowledge and practices among Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus patients at King Salman Armed Forces Hospital, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
    Ashwaq Ali Absalem, Manea Nasser Al-Hablany
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1624556370
    Published Online : Jul 11, 2021
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  6. Awareness of Screening Thyroid Tumours Among Medical Students in Saudi Arabia
    Lotfi Fahmy Issa, Omar Abdulziz Alzahrani, Tariq Faiz Albogami, Mohammed Hamed Alharthi, Razan Sultan Al-Huffian, Areej Mohammed Abdullah, Mashail Hussain Alsharif, Khames Alzahrani
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1621845922
    Published Online : Jul 06, 2021
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  7. Awareness, Attitude, and Acceptance of Teenage Girls Toward Going to Gynecology Clinic
    Ohoud S Abudoraehem, Ghada A Alhindi, Mohammed Khaled, Amal M Alosaimi, Razan F Felemban
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1620042973
    Published Online : Jul 05, 2021
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  8. Prevalence of Iatrogenic Trigeminal Nerve Injuries in routine dental practice in private, public, and educational clinics of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    Abeer Al-Rumyyan, Raghad Al-Saleh, Al-Jawharah Al-Mazyad, Dalal Al-Madi, Rehab Alanazi, Rahaf Al-Smari, Ahad Al-Arjani, Roaa Alorf
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1617647236
    Published Online : Jul 05, 2021
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  9. Prevalence, perception and associated factors with bullying among high school students in Buraidah, Qassim: a cross-sectional study
    Aram Abdullah Aldughayyim, Yasmin Sulaiman Al-Marshoud, Malak Mohammed Alanazi, Marah Ali Almutairi, Raghad Saleh Aldahman
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1621565985
    Published Online : Jul 05, 2021
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  10. Knowledge of radiation safety among medical interns in Saudi Arabia
    Sharifa Khalid Alduraibi, Ahmad Alahmad, Darren Alghadhiyah, Maha Algazlan, Abdulaziz Alduraibi, Alaa Alduraibi
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1621629275
    Published Online : Jul 02, 2021
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  11. The effect of single dose Methotrexate in the treatment of scar ectopic pregnancy
    Haifa Faisal Lardhi
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1622213060
    Published Online : Jul 02, 2021
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  12. Measuring parental awareness and knowledge about the first dental visit and acceptance level of different behavior management techniques (BMTs) in South Saudi Arabia
    Ramesh Venkatesan, Abdulmajeed Abdulhadi Dajam, Abdulmalik Abdulrahman Alhelali, Asim Atti Almuqati, Abdulmohsin Mohammed Abdullah, Raed Mohsen Solan
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1623140660
    Published Online : Jul 01, 2021
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  13. Frequency of white spot lesion with clear aligner: a systematic review‎
    Omar Alkadhi, Abrar Alqadhibi, Meisam Alburaiki
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1619642194
    Published Online : Jun 29, 2021
    Review Article

  14. Psychological status and behavior changes of the public during COVID-19 epidemic in Taif city, Saudi Arabia.
    Talal A Mahfouz , Manayer H Alghoribi, Razan A Algethami, Maryam M Albeeshi, Amjad A Algethami, Manar H Alghoribi
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1614266637
    Published Online : Mar 24, 2021
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  15. The prevalence of and factors related to relapse in smoking cessation among Saudi males in Dammam
    Duaa Hassan Al-Ajwad, Zahra Ahmed Alshawi, Afif Ben Salah, Raghad Sahal Allam, Arwa Nabil Qurashi, Layan Hisham Alabdulhadi, Malak Zuhair Altaha
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1611137470
    Published Online : Jan 21, 2021
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  16. A survey-based study of Saudi dentists 'restorative treatment decisions on Approximal Caries Lesions.
    Afnan Salman Alsafwani, Doha Almarzooq, Eman Salman Alsafwani, Mazen Dieb Doumani
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1611152913
    Published Online : Jan 21, 2021
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  17. Common dental diseases in children and malocclusion
    Reem Alsuhaibani
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1611159013
    Published Online : Jan 21, 2021
    Review Article

  18. Real life experience using Imatinib as first line treatment in chronic myeloid leukemia; single Saudi institution study.
    Hussein G Elsayed, Moayyad Jalal, Anas Almarrakshi, Ahlam Almasaari, Amal Alabulwahab, Fatimah Alhawsawi, Amjad Alharbi, Asmaa Almaddani, Ahmed Zeineldeen
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1611143630
    Published Online : Jan 21, 2021
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  19. Knowledge and attitude of the dentist regarding epilepsy and seizures in the dental practice
    Aushah Mahzaa Alharbi
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1610890577
    Published Online : Jan 21, 2021
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  20. Infant Oral Healthcare: A Survey Of General Dentists, Pediatric Dentists, and Pediatricians in Saudi Arabia
    Fouad Hassan Althobaiti, Alanod Klfallah S Alnemari, Rahaf Saeed M Alqahtani, Nora Talal A Nashar, Amnah Abdulkarim M Alzahrani, Salem Klfallah S Alnemari
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1610447183
    Published Online : Jan 19, 2021
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  21. Effect of Marriage on Academic Performance of Undergraduate Male Students in King Faisal University
    Ehab Darwiesh, Abdulwahab Ahmed Alkhars, Fatemah Murtadha Alkhars
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1606463859
    Published Online : Jan 19, 2021
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  22. Effect of oral health among Saudi Arabian people living in the western region on their physical, psychological, and social status
    Zain Bin Afif, Wesam al-Maqboul, Fotoon Abid, Saleh Al Mukhlis, Yagoub Alyami
    » Abstract » Full Text Document» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1605038553
    Published Online : Jan 19, 2021
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  23. Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: a review
    Abdulrahman Mubarak Muqbil Almutairi
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1609883100
    Published Online : Jan 19, 2021
    Review Article

  24. Drug Misused
    Maha M. AL-Nefaei, Ghader E. Jahri, Esraa A. Majrashi, Zainab A. Sairafi, Azahir G. Abualmakarem, Waad W. Alqashqari, Kholoud F. Muhanna, Amnah S. AL-Amri
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1606757592
    Published Online : Jan 19, 2021
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  25. Prevalence and clinical course of depression: an updated review
    Afnan Moed Marzooq Alsulaymi, Lama Walid Abdullah Alhabsi, Amal Mashhoor Shaher Al-Barakati Al-Shrif, Faris Zuhair Harish Alsaedi
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1607531712
    Published Online : Jan 18, 2021
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  26. Prevalence of sleep deprivation; poor sleep quality and excessive daytime sleepiness, among health faculties' students, at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study
    Omar A. Nagadi, Abdulaziz R. Alotaibi, Ahmed N. Almutadares, Turki A. Alamoudi, Waleed A. Alqurashi, Siraj O. Wali
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1609687979
    Published Online : Jan 17, 2021
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  27. Level of Awareness and Knowledge of Osteoporosis Among Medical Students in ‎Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
    Yousef Tawfik Khoja, Ahmed Abdullah Altuwaim, Mohammed Saleh Algahtani, Fahad Saeed Al Asim, Abdulaziz Abdulrahman Aldayel, Rajeh Hassan Alshehri, Hamad Abdulaziz Alhussain, Majed Shaker Alasbali
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1610218186
    Published Online : Jan 17, 2021
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  28. Infantile Rickets in Jeddah: its causes, effects and community awareness
    Manal Mosleh Mesawi Mobarki
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1603377888
    Published Online : Jan 17, 2021
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  29. Perception of dentists and patients about infection prevention and control in dental clinics: a review
    Khalid A Al-Johani, Hamad Murayshid Alharbi, Majed Saqer Alotaibi, Hamad Majed Al Otaibi, Ahmad Samah Alonazi, Yousef Saqer Alotaibi
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1609090238
    Published Online : Jan 16, 2021
    Review Article

  30. Classified Diagnosis of Sleep Disorders and Treatment: A Review
    Mutlaq Ateeq Alsolami, Nawaf Hameed Almohammadi, Hassan Saed Alrashdi, Mohammed Ali Alasmari, Hassan Mohammad Aljadaani
    » Abstract » Full Text Document» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1606756076
    Published Online : Jan 14, 2021
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  31. Comparative nano-hardness potentiality of Arginine-Fluoride toothpaste on eroded enamel lesion
    Hissah Abdullah Aldhafyan, Sherif Helal, Mashael Abdullah Albekairi, Saleh Al Haiji
    » Abstract » Full Text Document» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1606660237
    Published Online : Jan 14, 2021
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  32. Prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder after road traffic accident at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh
    Sami Eid Alanazi, Irfan Anjum , Ahmed Samer Almohna, Hamoud Mohammed Alfawzan, Sultan M Albugami, Mohammad Nasser Almutairi
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1609086114
    Published Online : Jan 10, 2021
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  33. Palliative Care Awareness, Knowledge and Attitude Among General Population and Health Care Workers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional Study.
    Nabil A Almouaalamy, Lama I Sultan, Mohammed Khalid Mujalled, Abdulkareem A Alharthi, Ahmad H Alhouthali, Abdullah A Filfilan
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1609334569
    Published Online : Jan 07, 2021
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  34. Risk factors of post-ureteroscopy sepsis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    Abdullah Falah Alanazi, Saleh Alshami Alruwaili, Saud Omar Zakaria, Yousef Mukhlef Alanazi, Ali Tareq Almoumen
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1607940935
    Published Online : Dec 31, 2020
    Review Article

  35. Knowledge and Awareness of Diabetic Patients towards Diabetic Foot in developing countries; a systematic review
    Nouf Marzuk Almutairi
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1609089290
    Published Online : Dec 29, 2020
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  36. Causes and risk factors of infertility among women of Arar city, Northern Saudi Arabia: a hospital based study
    Aladin Alhadi Alamri , Ayman Kh Tarifi , Sarah Musharraf Alanazi, Bdoor Attaulla Fahes Alenezi, Reem Farhan Mater Alanzi, Etizaz Ayed Saud Alshaleikhi
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1570976938
    Published Online : Jan 25, 2020
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  37. Cervical ganglioneuroma in a child: a case report
    Mohammad S Mohammad Alnoaiji, Asmaa Salah Ghmaird, Abdullah M. Zahi, Lamis Majed Altoairqi
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1578903671
    Published Online : Jan 25, 2020
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  38. Deep vein thrombosis in bedridden patients: a review
    Muhammad Ahmad Ejaz Ahmad, Mashael Sulaiman Albahli, Aseel Saleh Alnamlah, Ahlam Abduljalil Sallam, Wala Mehmud Patwa, Amal Hamid Alhuzali
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1578899448
    Published Online : Jan 25, 2020
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  39. Cardiovascular outcomes of oral antidiabetic agents in type 2 diabetes: a brief review
    Fatima Fawzi Ahmad Al Hamad, Muntadar A Alsalman, Ahmed H Alsultan, Ahmed T Abdelaziz, Ahmed M Alkhaleel , Hassan A Al Wtayyan
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1579000186
    Published Online : Jan 23, 2020
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  40. Awareness of the benefits of breast self-examination in young Saudi female
    Atheer Sultan Altalhi, Ismail Zayed Alqahtani, Nujud Muteb Alshammari, Bassem Dalil Alosaimi, Wejdan Abdullah Algethami, Shouq Saud J Alanazi, Ibrahim Saleh Almesned, Afrah Muhaisen Allehabi, Amjaad Fahad Algethami
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1578901208
    Published Online : Jan 23, 2020
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  41. Health related Quality of life following pelvic ring fractures: A cross-sectional study in Aseer Central Hospital.
    Wael Sulaiman A Alhifzi , Moath Jamaan Alsulami , Mohammed Ayed Alshammari, Shahd Abdullah Abdulwahab , Afnan Ahmad Mohammad Alhazmi, Zaki Suliman alhifzi
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1576145584
    Published Online : Jan 17, 2020
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  42. Physician job satisfaction in Saudi Arabia: Comparison between different specialties.
    Muhammad A Tobaiqi, Muath Musallam Alloqmani, Abdulmannan Ahmed Alem, Owais K. Khoshhal, Mohammed Muneer Kheshaim, Albaraa Saleh Alhemaidi
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1575396093
    Published Online : Jan 13, 2020
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  43. Association between Liraglutide (Saxenda (R)) and weight reduction; a systematic review
    Arwa Ahmed AlQahtani, Nouf Marzuk Almutairi, Alhanoof Wajap Alotaibi, Wejdan Mohammed Awn Allah Almutairi, Areej Jamaan Al Ghamdi
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1576580920
    Published Online : Dec 19, 2019
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  44. Obesity and dyslipidemia; a review
    Mona Salah Alanazi, Manal Mohammed Alenezi, Alruwaili Nada Kareem, Wejdan Salamah Alanazi, Anwar Salamah Alanazi, Hanan Awetaq Aljohani, Munira Saleh Almurjan, Arwa Ahmed Ayed Alshammari
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1542874410
    Published Online : Feb 15, 2019
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  45. A cross-sectional exploratory study of knowledge, attitudes, & practices of health care providers in the assessment of child maltreatment
    Matar Mohammed Alharbi
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1546552040
    Published Online : Feb 14, 2019
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  46. Characteristics of herbal medicine users among internal medicine patients
    Sanad Khemais Alshammari,
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1540850784
    Published Online : Feb 12, 2019
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  47. Public knowledge of cardiovascular disease and its risk factors: a cross-sectional survey
    Omar Saleh Lardhy, Walid Suliman Alwabli, Mohammed Ayad Almutairi, Alhassin Saeed Almostaneer, Saeed Awad Alqahtani, Fatime Mahdi Alshalaah
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1545573756
    Published Online : Feb 11, 2019
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  48. The quality of life among patients with amputated legs due to diabetic foot disorders
    Abdulelah Abdullah Alojayan, Abdul Sattar Khan, Hisham Sameer Alhathloul, Marwan Abdulrahman Husain, Mohammed Abdullatif Alomair, Mohammed Abdul Alshaikh Husain, Alhareth Khalid Alhussain, Fahad Salman Alharbi, Hussam Saeed Alzahrani
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1545859744
    Published Online : Feb 11, 2019
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  49. Epilepsy as Common Neurological Disorders in Childhood in Arar City, Saudi Arabia
    Atheer Mutab Alanazi, Zahra Ali Al-Hussain, Kawthar Fawaz Aljoufi, Rahma Abdulhadi Alanazi, Marwah Khaled Altawyan, Jawaher Mohammed Alruwaili, Reem Hulayyil Alanazi, Badriah Helal Alazmi, Ahlam Hussein Alrwaili, Najah Dhaher Alanzi,
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1545047491
    Published Online : Feb 10, 2019
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  50. Knowledge, attitude, and practice of parents on the immunization schedule in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia
    Mohammed Saleh Alaskar, Abdulaziz Abdullah Alhuqayl, Fahad Majed Alsahli, Sulaiman Ahmed Alaqil
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1540847605
    Published Online : Feb 10, 2019
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  51. Public awareness, knowledge and attitude of vitamin d deficiency and its effects on their serum levels
    Khalid Alqumaizi, Ahmed Mohammad Alzahrani, Ahmed Saud Alahmari, Ahmed Abdullah Alkhazi, Yazeed Mohammed Alsebayel, Ahmed Abdulrahman Aldhahi, Abdulaziz Saeed Almalki,
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1549066459
    Published Online : Feb 10, 2019
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  52. Hypertension, lifestyle and risk factors: a review
    Hisham Fahad Alyahya, Khalid Bader alburayk, Mohammed Nasser Almutham, Saad Fahad Alyahya
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1549061560
    Published Online : Feb 09, 2019
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  53. Knowledge, attitude, and practice of foot care in patients with diabetes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
    Abdulhfeez Yousef Kelantan, Ali Ahmed Jumah, Bandar Ayidh Alshalawi, Mohammed Abdulwakil Alsulami, Ahmad Tawfiq Almaghrabi, Sultan Azizullah Alsulami
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1549451400
    Published Online : Feb 09, 2019
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  54. The probable pattern of weaning among children of Arar, Saudi Arabia
    Sarwar Hussain, Afrah Saleh Alanazi, Noof Saad Alruwaili, Aliah Saad Alruwaili, Hanan Awetaq Aljohani, Reem Hulayyil Alanazi, Hind Hamad alwulayi, Hadeel Khalid Almejlad, Hajar Ghassab Alruwaili, Manar Huzaym Alanazi, Hadeel Saud Alanazi, Marwah Khaled Altawyan, Noor Hassan Alazmi
    » Abstract » Full Text Document» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1546554544
    Published Online : Feb 08, 2019
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  55. Antibiotic use among general practitioner dentists and endodontists in root canal therapy: a review
    Lulwah Zaben Almutari, Zainab Ali Alnakhali, Anwar Fare Al Mutairi,
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1549227336
    Published Online : Feb 08, 2019
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  56. Treatment and classification of periodontal-endodontic lesions: a review
    Mehaf Talal Bin Yousef, Sultan Saud Alshalan, Saffanah Khaled Rafah, Wejdan Abdulhafeez Abusadah
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1538428748
    Published Online : Feb 08, 2019
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  57. Prevalence of Depression Among Sickle Cell Anemia Patients in Jazan, Saudi Arabia
    Tasneem Mansour Abushagah, Mohammed Alsomaili, Yussra Omar Solan, Nasser Mohammed Marran, Abdulrahman Mohammed Masmali,
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1546561408
    Published Online : Feb 07, 2019
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