Saudi Medical Journal

Papers
(The TQCC of Saudi Medical Journal is 4. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-09-01 to 2024-09-01.)
ArticleCitations
Radiation therapy in head and neck cancer50
Advantages and disadvantages of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic era among physicians in Taif, Saudi Arabia49
Prevalence and reasons of increased type 2 diabetes in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries48
Health care worker burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic39
Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on glycemic control in children and adolescents38
Clinical characteristics and in-hospital mortality of COVID-19 adult patients in Saudi Arabia34
The use of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) as a marker for COVID-19 infection in Saudi Arabia30
A comparative study of online learning in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic versus conventional learning30
Effects of chronic pain on sleep quality and depression28
Prevalence and characteristics of autistic children attending autism centres in 2 major cities in Saudi Arabia26
Diabetes mellitus as a comorbidity in COVID-19 infection in the United Arab Emirates25
Risk factors for hospital admission among COVID-19 patients with diabetes25
Effects of the Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on routine pediatric immunization coverage rates at the main University Hospital in Saudi Arabia25
Sleep quality and insomnia during the COVID-19 lockdown among the Saudi public23
The prevalence of internet gaming disorder among medical students at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia21
Artificial intelligence in radiology20
Diagnosis and management of childhood sleep-disordered breathing19
Effects of health literacy on type 2 diabetic patients’ glycemic control, self-management, and quality of life18
Post-vaccination survey for monitoring the side effects associated with COVID-19 vaccines among healthcare professionals of Jazan province, Saudi Arabia18
Remotely monitored inactivity due to COVID-19 lockdowns16
Synergistic efficacies of thymoquinone and standard antibiotics against multi-drug resistant isolates16
The effect of virtual reality on anxiety, stress, and hemodynamic parameters during cesarean section16
Frequency and factors associated with inadequate self-care behaviors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Najran, Saudi Arabia15
Side-effects of COVID-19 vaccines among the Saudi population15
Vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 in rheumatoid arthritis patients15
Phenotypic and genotypic detection of carbapenemase production among gram negative bacteria isolated from hospital acquired infections15
The impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the development of obsessive-compulsive symptoms in Saudi Arabia15
Clinical characteristics and outcomes of children with COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia14
Prevalence and determinants of burnout syndrome and depression among medical students at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia14
Impacts and effects of COVID-19 infection in pregnancy13
The epidemiology and incidence of dengue in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, during 2017-201913
Role of fine-needle aspiration cytology in evaluating thyroid nodules12
Comorbidities and severity of coronavirus disease 2019 patients12
Prevalence of migraine among the general population, and its effect on the quality of life in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia12
Role of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in the upgrading of personal hygiene. A cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia12
Ischemic stroke after AstraZeneca (Covid-19) vaccination12
Age and gender differences in the prevalence of chronic diseases and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk scores in adults in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia11
Stress and psychological resilience among general surgery residents during COVID-19 pandemic11
Caffeine modulates pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles of pioglitazone in diabetic rats11
The effect of COVID-19 vaccine on ovarian reserve11
Screening for body dysmorphic disorder among patients pursuing cosmetic surgeries in Saudi Arabia10
Quality of life assessment among patients suffering from different dermatological diseases10
Child neglect in Saudi Arabia10
Diabetic foot and peripheral arterial disease10
Exploring the predictors of depression among Saudi adolescents10
The correlation between fear of falling and upper extremity muscle strength10
Efficacy of gluten- and casein-free diets on autism spectrum disorders in children10
COVID-19 in pregnant women9
Prevalence of anosmia among COVID-19 patients in Taif City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia9
Peptic ulcer associated with COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia9
Association between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and Helicobacter pylori infection in Dali City, China9
Vitamin B12 deficiency in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus using metformin and the associated factors in Saudi Arabia9
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome9
Evaluation of irisin, retinol-binding protein 4, and leptin serum levels as biomarkers of macrovascular complications involvement in Saudi type 2 diabetes mellitus. A case-control study9
Subclinical atherosclerosis in rheumatoid arthritis patients of the Gulf Cooperated Council9
Management of adult laryngeal hemangioma with CO2 laser9
Quality of life in vitiligo patients in central Saudi Arabia9
Serum neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin concentrations are significantly associated with the severity of COVID-19 in pregnant patients8
Assessment of the quality of anticoagulation management with warfarin in a tertiary care center8
Clinical significance of Saussurea Costus in thyroid treatment8
COVID-19 in children ranging from asymptomatic to a multi-system inflammatory disease8
Clinical characteristics and in-hospital outcome of medical staff infected with COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia8
Efficacy of breast cancer screening program in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia8
Effect of a low dose of empagliflozin on short-term outcomes in type 2 diabetics with acute coronary syndrome after percutaneous coronary intervention8
Overview of hypertension in Saudi Arabia8
Prevalence of COVID-19 antibodies among operating room and critical care staff at a tertiary teaching hospital8
Clinical and epidemiological characteristics of COVID-19 mortality in Saudi Arabia8
Glutathione and oxidized nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) redox status in plasma and placental tissue of Saudi patients with intrauterine growth restriction7
Efficacy of interspace between the popliteal artery and the capsule of the posterior knee (iPACK) block versus periarticular local infiltration analgesia after unilateral total knee arthroplasty7
Social media use for public health promotion in the Gulf Cooperation Council7
Translation, cultural adaptation, and evaluation of the psychometric properties of an Arabic diabetes distress scale7
The prevalence of cardiovascular disease in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Saudi Arabia - CAPTURE study7
Prevalence and outcome of isoniazid-monoresistant tuberculosis at a university hospital in Saudi Arabia7
Efficacy of manual therapy on psychological status and pain in patients with neck pain7
Celecoxib as an adjuvant to chemotherapy for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer7
Assessment of disaster preparedness at general hospitals in Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah Province, Western Region of Saudi Arabia7
Impact of diabetes mellitus and co-morbidities on mortality in patients with COVID-197
Prevalence and determinants of distress among oncology patients at a tertiary care medical city in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia7
Saudi experts’ recommendation for RSV prophylaxis in the era of COVID-197
The battle against Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia6
Clinical profiles and outcomes of acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction in young adults in a tertiary care center in Saudi Arabia6
Risk factor for 31-day unplanned readmission to hospital in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in China6
Causes, timing, and modes of death in a tertiary pediatric intensive care unit6
Does lymph node ratio (metastasis/total lymph node count) affect survival and prognosis in gastric cancer?6
Sociodemographic, clinical characteristics, and service utilization of young children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at a research center in Saudi Arabia6
Managing patients’ pain in the intensive care units6
Self-esteem mediates the relationship perceived stigma with self-efficacy for diabetes management in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus6
Hemoglobinopathies6
Post-amputation pain among lower limb amputees in a tertiary care hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia6
A preliminary study of cytokine gene polymorphism effects on Saudi patients with colorectal cancer6
Occupational and environmental exposures, the association with chronic sinusitis6
The association between diabetes numeracy and diabetes self-management among Saudi adults with insulin-treated diabetes6
Saudi Arabia Guidelines for diabetic macular edema6
Physical inactivity and its predictors among adolescents in Saudi Arabia6
Insulinoma in tuberous sclerosis6
Safety and cost-effectiveness of outpatient thyroidectomy6
Bilateral external oblique intercostal plane block (EOIPB) in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy6
The trends and patterns of congenital heart diseases at Madinah Cardiac Center, Madinah, Saudi Arabia6
Public awareness, beliefs and attitude towards depressive disorders in Saudi Arabia6
The effect of low flow anesthesia on hemodynamic and peripheral oxygenation parameters in obesity surgery6
Prevalence of cerebral venous thrombosis with the use of oral contraceptive pills during the Holy month of Ramadan6
The effect of cerium oxide on lung injury following lower extremity ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats under desflurane anesthesia5
Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome (WSS)5
Serostatus of IgG antibody against mumps virus in adult population of Al Madinah Al Munawarah, Saudi Arabia5
Normative data of olfactory abilities using cultural adaption Sniffin’ sticks smell test in different age groups5
Nicotine and cotinine quantification after a 4-week inhalation of electronic cigarette vapors in male and female mice using UPLC-MS/MS5
Bacteria profiles and risk factors for proven early-onset sepsis in preterm neonates5
Validation and clinical application of the Arabic rhinoplasty outcomes evaluation questionnaire5
Prevalence of sleep problems and habits among children in Saudi Arabia5
Outcomes of multidisciplinary team interventions in the management of sickle cell disease patients with opioid use disorders5
Antidiabetic and antioxidant potential of Gardenia latifolia in type-2 diabetic rats fed with high-fat diet plus low-dose streptozotocin5
The efficacy of vancomycin powder in total knee arthroplasty5
Analgesic effect of dexmedetomidine in colorectal cancer patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery5
Utility of ferritin and inflammatory biomarkers in the diagnosis of different stages of breast cancer5
Frequency of the frontal sinus aplasia among Saudi Arabian population. A single-center retrospective case review5
Clinical and ultrasonographic features in cancer risk stratification of indeterminate thyroid nodules5
The impact of an Education-Based Intervention Program (EBIP) on dyspnea and chronic self-care management among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients5
Evaluation of COVID-19 myths in Saudi Arabia5
Epidemiological characteristics of cervical cancer in a tertiary care hospital, western Saudi Arabia5
Clinical and functional results of radiofrequency ablation and microwave ablation in patients with benign thyroid nodules5
Cyclooxygenase-2 immunohistochemical expression is associated with worse prognosis in breast cancer5
Outcomes of COVID-19 in the Eastern Mediterranean Region in the first 4 months of the pandemic5
The effect of smoking on cognition as measured by Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CATNAB) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor plasma levels5
Psychosocial predictors of quality of life among chronic hemodialysis patients5
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in children5
HspX-mediated survival pathways of pathogenic mycobacteria5
Factors associated with mortality and morbidity among pediatrics with burn injuries in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia5
Clinical profile and management of revision cochlear implant surgeries5
Testicular adrenal rest tumors in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia5
Assessment of dermatologists’ perception of utilizing teledermatology during COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia5
Complete blood cells count abnormalities in COVID-19 patients and their prognostic significance5
Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells and wound healing5
Establishing local diagnostic reference levels for computed tomography examinations using size-specific dose estimates5
Incidence of peripancreatic fluid collections in patients presenting with acute pancreatitis5
Prevalence of transfusion-transmitted infections in Saudi Arabia blood donors4
Microbiome4
Prevalence of microvascular complications among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who visited diabetes clinics in Saudi Arabia4
Natural immunity to influenza A and B among Saudi blood donors in Al Madinah Al Munawarah, Saudi Arabia4
Olfactory dysfunction among patients with COVID-194
Temporomandibular joint involvement in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis4
The role of teleradiology during COVID-19 outbreak4
Arabic Version of short form of the Speech, Spatial, and Qualities of Hearing Scale (SSQ12)4
Risk factors for transposition of the great arteries in Saudi population4
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic quarantine on dietary behaviors and lifestyle of Saudi adults in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia4
Obesity management in the Saudi population4
Reliability of the Arabic Glasgow children’s benefit inventory4
The association between plasma homocysteine level and metabolic syndrome4
Nutritional status and its determinants in the Eastern Mediterranean region. A review4
Application of serum gastric function markers and digestive tumor indices to the diagnosis of early gastric cancer and precancerous lesions4
Childhood anxiety disorders prevalence in Saudi Arabia4
Are women diagnosed with early pregnancy loss at risk for anxiety, depression, and perinatal grief?4
The effect of laryngoscope types on hemodynamic response and optic nerve sheath diameter4
Incidence of delirium in the critical care unit and risk factors in the Central Region, Saudi Arabia4
Predictive value and reference ranges of anogenital distance for determining fetal gender in the first trimester4
Taxation and tobacco plain packaging effect on Saudi smokers quitting intentions in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia4
Surgical site infections in a tertiary hospital over 10 years4
Epidemiology of women diagnosed with breast cancer in Jordan4
Early infection in post-autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients4
Pregnancy outcomes at advanced maternal age in a tertiary Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia4
Prevalence of retinopathy and associated risk factors among high- and low-risk patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus4
Comparison of bone mineral density and Fracture Risk Assessment Tool in Saudi women with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus4
The utilization of artificial intelligence applications to improve breast cancer detection and prognosis4
Impact of Helicobacter pylori on hematological parameters among Saudi population4
Long-stay patients in pediatric intensive care units4
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is superior to conventional moist dressings in wound bed preparation for diabetic foot ulcers4
Clinical Practice Guidelines for Liver Transplantation in Saudi Arabia4
Assessing the cognitive status of older adults attending primary healthcare centers in Saudi Arabia using the Mini-Mental State Examination4
The trends of cancer patients’ perceptions on the causes and risk factors of cancer over time4
Magnet and receiver-stimulator displacement after cochlear implantation4
Prevalence of primary anti-tuberculosis drug resistance at the tertiary center in Saudi Arabia and associated risk factors4
Disease phenotype and diagnostic delay in Saudi patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome4
The impact of low self-esteem on academic achievement and the behaviors related to it among medical students in Saudi Arabia4
Time of appearance of ossification centers in carpal bones4
Utilizing diabetes registry for exploring sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of type II diabetic patients in Saudi Arabia4
Barriers to routine checkups use among Saudis from the perspective of primary care providers4
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