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. Plantar Fasciitis in Primary Care: A Review
    Mansuor Ahmed Alanazi, Rayan Ayoub Khan, Ali Khudaysh Muqri, Zahraa Fawzi Alnosaier, Mohammed Eissa Dalak, Shouq Ibrahim Alajlani, Abdullah Dhaifallah Abdullah Hamdi, Turki Abdullah Ali Alghamdi, Seham Durizi K Alrawaili
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1654542136
    Published Online : Jun 22, 2022
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  2. Impact of Smartphone overuse on sleep quality among medical students in Taif, Saudi Arabia
    Nourah Ahmad Alsumairi, Hajer Abdullah Alwagdani, Adel Obaidallah Aloufi
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1652363842
    Published Online : Jun 17, 2022
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  3. Clinical, epidemiological and operational characteristics of Gastroenteritis in Saudi children; an experience of a single tertiary pediatric center.
    Hamad AlKhalaf, Winnie Philip, Alaa AlSelaimy, Badriah AlEnazi, Elham AlHarthi, Norah AlHarbi
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1643628366
    Published Online : Jun 15, 2022
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  4. Stigma and attitudes toward mental illness among medical students: a cross-sectional study
    Rayed Alhuda, Hatem Al-Thaqafi, Khalid Altowairqi, Thamer Alfahmi, Malik Alharbi, Rana Mufti
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1651580371
    Published Online : Jun 14, 2022
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  5. Public awareness of women towards breast cancer and its screening methods in Tabuk city, Saudi Arabia
    Yousef Saleh Alalawi, Sultan Abdulrahman S Alamrani, Razan Kamel A Albalawi, Ibrahim Ahmed J Albalawi, Abdulazi Abdulkhaliq A Alwakeel, Faisal Saeed A Al-Ghamdi, Muath Sulaiman G Alhamdi, Sultan Suliman Q Al-Ruwaili
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1653847561
    Published Online : Jun 14, 2022
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  6. Public awareness of breast cancer risk factors and screening among women of the Western Region, Saudi Arabia
    Alaa E. Younes, Alwaleed Saud Alsahafi, Abdulaziz Al Gethami, Mohammed Dahan, Mohammed Alotaibi, Ali Althobaiti, Khalid Alotaibi
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1644344683
    Published Online : Jun 13, 2022
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  7. Incidence, clinical characteristics, and treatment outcomes of retinopathy of prematurity: A single-center retrospective study
    Abdulaziz Mohammad Al Hadlaq
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1644577329
    Published Online : May 30, 2022
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  8. Determinants of knowledge about chronic kidney disease at an academic setting in Jeddah: A cross-sectional analytic study
    Badr M. Madani, Motssim Halawani, Mohammed Qashqary, Mahmood Eid
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1650207017
    Published Online : May 30, 2022
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  9. Prevalence and predictors of uncontrolled type-2 diabetes mellitus in Primary Health Care Centers in Taif
    Hajer A. Alwagdani, Abdullah A. Albariqi, Abdullah M. Algethami, Nourah A. Alsumairi
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1652094286
    Published Online : May 30, 2022
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  10. Public Awareness About The Smoking Cessation Program By The Ministry of Health: A cross-sectional study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    Zuhoor M Alsomali, Ola Al Saati, Areej Alqahtani, Elyas Alsoomali, Ahmed I Andijani
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1650056557
    Published Online : May 25, 2022
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  11. Acquired Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Landscaping in Gulf Countries: Study Protocol
    Magdy Rabea, Mina Nagib, Zahir Chouikrat
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1637147458
    Published Online : May 24, 2022
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  12. Assessing the quality of life and environment safety for Saudi food allergic patients in the Makkah region, Saudi Arabia.
    Rawan A. Alosaimy, Murouj A. Almaghrabi, Ahaad M. Basahal, Amjad A. Alharthi, Bashaer S. Khawandanah, Ghofran T. Zamil, Ruba O. Alansari, Amna A. Alotiby
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1650156401
    Published Online : May 24, 2022
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  13. Delirium knowledge, risk factors, and attitude among general public in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a cross-sectional study
    Raghad Abdulrahman Alaujan, Sara Fahad Alhinti, Murooj Mufarij Alharbi, Fatimah Abdullah Basakran, Mohamed Eldigire Ahmed, Hind Saleh Almodaimegh
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1650237109
    Published Online : May 24, 2022
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  14. Anesthesia management in patients with neurological diseases: An Updated Systematic Review
    Mohamed Ahmed Fayad, Abdulmajeed Alnahdi, Abdullah Abdulrahman Abdulrahman bin Bakor, Mohammed Bakr Mohammed Bosaeed, Ammar Ibrahim Hawsawi, Yasser Jabah Misfer Alsenadi
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1642537142
    Published Online : Jan 23, 2022
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  15. How COVID-19 affects children: a review article
    Ahmed Abdullah Altowairqi, braa Esam F Habeeb, Khalid Abduallah Altwairqi, Mohammed Abdulrahman Alharthi , Asil Bakr Alsharif, Abdulrahman Mohammed Alsuwayhiri , Rawahah Fadhladeen K Jan
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1641244478
    Published Online : Jan 22, 2022
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  16. Medication consideration prior to surgery: a brief review
    Faryal Suraya Rasheed, Sumaya Alamri
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1642594864
    Published Online : Jan 21, 2022
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  17. Prevalence and distribution of cracked tooth: a systematic review
    Haya Essam Rashedi, Farah Saleh Alduiji , Khulud Saud Alturki , Rayana Hamad Algragri, Raghad Abdulelah Elyas Howsawi, Manal Fareed Kanfar , Khalaf A Alwasi
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1642625457
    Published Online : Jan 21, 2022
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  18. Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine among the general population; A systematic review
    Almoatasem Ali Alhazmi, Hisham Abdulbari Bakkari, Abdulelah Abdulbari Bakkari, Waleed Mohammed Yahya Moafa
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1642284929
    Published Online : Jan 20, 2022
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  19. Non-invasive Rapid Tools for Screening of Periodontitis in Medical Care Settings: An Updated Review
    Raghad Khalid Alnassar, Alhassan Mohammed Ajeebi, Alaa Akhamsan
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1641330163
    Published Online : Jan 20, 2022
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  20. Assessment of the Level of General Knowledge, and Awareness of Public Towards Seizures Disorders and Seizures Disorders Surgery in Hail City‎
    Sumayyah Mohammad Almarshedy, Raniyah Mohammad Almarshedy, Rema Ahmed Almarshedi, Shamma Mutlaq Alaezaimee, Maha Qasem Almutairi, Turki Ahmed Alghassab, Mohammed Salem Alharbi
    » Abstract » Full Text Document» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1622518732
    Published Online : Jan 16, 2022
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  21. The Psychological impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare Workers in Saudi Arabia
    Hajer Abdulaziz Mohammad Alshams, Hanadi Naeem Khalil Abu Jabr, Ghaida Saleh Abdullah Bin Miqbas, Ibtihal Jassim Abdulwahab Alali, Maram Khalid Mohammed Alsaleh, Hawra Alnasser, Badr Abdulrahman Saad Aldawood
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1631879409
    Published Online : Oct 29, 2021
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  22. Management outcomes of microbial keratitis at a tertiary hospital: a review of 10 years records.
    Abdulaziz Mohammad Alhadlaq
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1629730527
    Published Online : Oct 09, 2021
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  23. Epidemiological peculiarities and analysis of the incidence time series of viral airborne infections in Ukraine during 2010-2020
    Nina Malysh, Alla Podavalenko, Victoriya Zadorozhna, Svitlana Biryukova
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1622660503
    Published Online : Sep 18, 2021
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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. Knowledge and attitude of the dentist regarding epilepsy and seizures in the dental practice
    Aushah Mahzaa Alharbi, Fatimah M Alharbi
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1610890577
    Published Online : Jan 21, 2021
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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. 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
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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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
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  36. 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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  37. Exercise-related injuries among female gym members in Qassim 2019
    Yasser Alwabli, Khadijah AlRuwaili, Maram Alghadoni, Lujain Alsaleh
    » Abstract » HTML Fulltext» PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1583451120
    Published Online : Apr 26, 2020
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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 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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  41. 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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  42. 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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  43. 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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  44. 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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  45. 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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  46. 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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  47. 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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  48. 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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  49. 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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  50. 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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  51. 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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  52. 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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  53. 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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  54. 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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  55. 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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  56. 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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  57. 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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  58. 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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