The Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Medical Sciences is an open access, peer-reviewed journal, published twice a year by King Abdulaziz University.
The journal supports the publication of applied clinical and experimental medical research.
See the Aims and Scope for a complete coverage of the journal.
Current Issue: Volume 32, Issue 2 (2025)
Original Articles
Clinical Correlation Between Preoperative Hypocalcemia and Post-Thyroidectomy Hypocalcemia in Patients with Goiter
Dauda Bawa, Saleem Khan, Yasser M. Khalifa, and Chinedu M. Mbalisigwe
Relationship of Prolonged Exclusive Breastfeeding to Infant Anemia
Maryam M. Ahmed, Aveen S. Shareef, Farhad S. Armishty, Dunya P. Nizar, Ronahi Y. Ibrahim, Lina Y. Mohammed, Snor H. Husain, Berivan R. Rajab, Omar Khatab, Dalal A. Jameel, Amna A. Omar, Iman H. Yaseen, and Hevy A. Ahmad
Factors Contributing to Intestinal Parasitic Infestations in Children Attending Primary Private and Public Schools in Central Benghazi
Asmaa A. Alfarisi, Samira S. Garboui, Fawzeia H. Elmhalli, Maha A. Kattou, Suhaila Elabbar, Hajir A. Alabede, and Zahrah A. Alawami
Self-Prescription of Beta-Blockers Among All Healthcare Students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Duaa M. Bakhshwin, Lama A. Aljialni, Nada M. Bawajeeh, Rimaz T. Alanazi, Duaa M. Alshabani, Marah M. Alsulami, Rahaf A. Alothman, Reem H. Alnayeli, Dina A. Ajaj, Shahad H. Albar, and Rowthanh H. Murshid
An Arabic Version of the Intuitive Eating Scale-2: Translation and Validation Among the Saudi Population
Eram Albajri and Manal Naseeb
The Correlation Between Clinical Manifestations and Mortality in COVID-19 Infection
Wail A. Tashkandi
Enhancing Awareness of Autoimmune Diseases in Schools: A Saudi Cross-Sectional Study to Educate and Empower Adolescents
Mohammed Nashawi, Jumanah Nassar, Lina Barzanji, Emtenan Basahl, Samah Zahran, Saddiq Habiballah, and Emad Anam
Menstrual Changes Following COVID-19 Vaccination Among Outpatient Reproductive-Age Visitors at King Abdulaziz University Hospital: A 2023 Cross-Sectional Study in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Abdulrahman T. Abudawood, Iman M. Wahby, Hala A. Bagabir, Najla M. Almudayni, Alya N. Alkhunaizi, Asma A. Alfarsi, and Taghreed F. Alnahari
Knowledge and Attitude on Analgesic Use Among Female Students at King Abdulaziz University in Rabigh, Saudi Arabia
Abdulrahman Abudawood, Iman Wahby, Haneen Aseeri, Jamila Bukhari, Rawan Almutairi, Ghadi Alsharif, Futoon Almutairi, Tawfik M. Ghabrah, and Jamil A. Samkari
Anti-Cancer Effects of Chicken Cathelicidin Peptides on Breast, Colon, and Liver Carcinoma Cells
Maryam M. Hamed, Mohammed Alkhaled, Yousef Almoghrabi, Aliaa A. Alamoudi, Hussam Daghistani, and Abdulwahab Noorwali
The Association of Apolipoprotein A1 and B with Glycated Hemoglobin Among Adults in Saudi Arabia
Hussam Daghistani, Abdulrazaq A. Bahaidrah, Osama A. Altookhi, Albaraa A. Marzuqi, Abdulaziz F. Binymin, Mohammed Algethami, Hadiah B. Al Mahdi, Aliaa A. Alamoudi, Yousef Almoghrabi, Motasim Jawi, Mehal A. Alqriqri, Maha A. Alqriqri, and Zuhier A. Awan
Impact of a Nutrition Education and Counseling Program on Diet, Lifestyle, and Cardiometabolic Health in Adults With Overweight and Obesity: A Non-Randomized Controlled Trial, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Eram Albajri, Elham Aljaaly, Abeer Aljahdali, Manal Naseeb, Mai Khatib, Nahlaa Khalifa, Nagat E. Eltoum, and Aisha Y. Hussein
Balancing Diagnostic Sensitivity and Operational Efficiency in MRSA Screening: A Study of Pooled Multi-Site Swabs With and without Viral Transport Media Using GeneXpert®
Basem A. Jawa, Khulud A. Alhazmi, Khalid M. Alquthami, Ghazi S. Alkhaldi, Afnan O. Baharthi, Abdullah A. Marzogi, Saeed A. Badhdah, Eman A. Mulla, Daee M. Almalki, Atif A. Jahri, Ahmed A. Khan, Atiyah A. Alzahrany, Eman A. Bukhari, Tahani O. Roomy, Noha K. Alqurashi, Rehab G. Alqurashi, Rabab H. Moaminah, Fahd A. Alhejili, Majed M. Shaikh, Lamia H. Mohammed, Salwa N. Andejani, Mansour H. Alqasmi, Salman S. Alsharif, Fawaz F. Qasim, Ghadeer S. Areeshi, Abeer S. Alqarni, and Baidaa S. Basudan
Awareness and Misconceptions About Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors and Related Behaviors Among Medical Students and Interns in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Waad S. Alhumaidi, Abdullah M. Alagha, Mariyam A. Aljadani, Faisal A. Almahyawi, Shahad S. Balubaid, Abdelrahman M. Attia, and Shimaa M. Yousof
Evaluating the Reasons for Cancellations of Scheduled Elective Surgeries Requiring Postoperative Pediatric ICU Care: An Observational Study
Khouloud A. Al-Sofyani
Variability Within Orthopedic and Plastic Surgery Hand Training in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia
Bayan A. Ghalimah, Maan T. Almaghrabi, Maha S. Bamatraf, Ranad M. Khashab, Nada A. Alshaikh, Mohammed A. Alahmari, Abdulaziz A. AlMutairi, Seham A. Alahmari, Rasha E. Alotaibi, and Amre S. Hamdi
Review Articles
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Infection Control in Hospitals: A Systematic Review
Khalid M. Alquthami, Ali M. Alahdal, Sadiq A. Serdar, Mazin M. Kheyami, Mohammed A. Alwadani, Razaz A. Barashi, Mohammad M. Alkhozaee, and Basem A. Jawa
Positive Fetal Outcome Following Severe Early Onset FGR With Abnormal Flow Pattern in the Ductus Venosus
Nedaa M. Bahkali and Felipe M. Moretti
Strongyloides Stercoralis Infection in Humans
Shaymaa A. Abdalal
