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The Saudi Stroke Association is a Saudi medical scientific society, comprising a number of doctors and researchers in the field of stroke. It is dedicated to educating the community about the symptoms of stroke and its prevention methods in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Additionally, it contributes to enhancing the level of professional training within the association. A stroke is also known as a brain clot, and it is a sudden interruption in blood flow to the brain, due to a blockage in the ar...

Alzheimer’s Disease in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , also known as ‘Dementia’ or ‘ Senile Dementia,’ is the degeneration of healthy brain cells, leading to the deterioration of memory and cognitive abilities. It is the most common cause of dementia, impairing mental and social skills, which results in hindering daily performance in normal life and progressively worsening over time. The name of the disease is derived from the German physician Alois Alzheimer, who discovered it in 1906 ...

The Eastern Province , in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , hosts several government hospitals that provide comprehensive healthcare services to both citizens and residents of the province. These hospitals include: Al-Jubayl General Hospital in al-Jubayl Governorate. King Fahd Specialist Hospital. Maternity and Children Hospital in Dammam. Eye Specialist Hospital in Dhahran City . Saud al-Babtain Center for Cardiac Medicine and Surgery in Dammam City. Security Forces Hospital in Dammam City. Al-Qat...

Aseer Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosts several government hospitals that provide healthcare services to both citizens and residents within the province and beyond. These hospitals are: - Armed Forces Hospital Southern Region: Opened in 1964, it is located in the military city of Khamis Mushayt . The hospital has been upgraded and expanded to accommodate 571 beds. - Aseer Central Hospital: Located in Abha , its outpatient clinics served over 241,000 beneficiaries in 2022. During tha...

Diabetes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a chronic metabolic condition characterized by elevated blood glucose (blood sugar) levels compared to normal levels. Without proper management, diabetes - with time - can lead to damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves. The Saudi Ministry of Health is actively working to prevent these complications and raise public awareness about the risks associated with diabetes. Diabetes statistics in Saudi Arabia Diabetes rates in the Kingdo...

King Fahd Specialist Hospital in Buraydah is a government health facility in Buraydah City, Qassim Province, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , that offers healthcare services to the community and provides a supportive environment for education and research. It was inaugurated by King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 1988 and spans an area of 160,000 m 2 , with a construction cost of SAR550 million. Operation capacity of King Fahd Specialist Hospital in Buraydah The main building of King Fahd Specialis...

Osteoporosis in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a disease that leads to a decrease in bone density and quality, making the bones more porous, fragile, and susceptible to fractures due to calcium loss. The most common fractures resulting from osteoporosis occur in the hip, spine, and wrist. It is a widespread disease globally and has no clear symptoms. The prevalence of osteoporosis in Saudi Arabia The Ministry of Health in the Kingdom estimated the prevalence of osteoporosis in the Kingdom to ra...

The Saudi Society for Emergency Medicine is a specialized Saudi scientific society in emergency medicine. It was established in 2006. Its headquarters is located in Jeddah . The society has several departments, including: Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Ultrasonography, Emergency Medicine Research, Critical Care Emergency Medicine, and a department for Emergency Medicine students. The society operates under the supervision of the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties . Activities of the Saudi S...

Prince Sultan Military Medical City is one of the entities responsible for providing medical and health care services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through its hospitals and treatment centers. It specializes in providing its services to members of the armed forces and their families. Inauguration of Prince Sultan Military Medical City Prince Sultan Military Medical City was inaugurated during the reign of King Khalid Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud , about four years after he assumed the reins of power,...

King Saud Medical City (KSMC) is one of the entities responsible for providing medical and healthcare services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through its affiliated hospitals, treatment centers, and research facilities. Its headquarters is located in the Shumaisi District in the capital, Riyadh , and it is known to the residents of Riyadh as al- Shumaisi Hospital. KSMC was established during the reign of King Saud Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud , originally under the name King Saud Medical Complex on No...

King Abdullah Medical City is a non-profit medical establishment offering specialized therapeutic and health care services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is the only referral quaternary hospital in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province . Establishment of King Abdullah Medical City The city contributes to offering medical and health services to the residents of Makkah al-Mukarramah and Hajj  and Umrah pilgrims year-round. It was inaugurated in November 2009 and has a capacity of 1,500 beds. It is ...

King Abdulaziz Medical City is one of the entities responsible for providing medical services and healthcare in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . This is done through its affiliated hospitals and treatment centers. It has a branch in the city of Jeddah and another in the capital, Riyadh . It specializes in offering its services to the personnel of the Ministry of National Guard and their families. Establishment of King Abdulaziz Medical City King Khalid Hospital was opened in 1982, and after expans...