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Annals of Middle Eastern Medicine

Annals of Middle Eastern Medicine (AMEM)
Advancing Clinical and Experimental Medicine Across the Region

Annals of Middle Eastern Medicine is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing knowledge in general and experimental medicine, with a strong focus on health challenges and clinical research relevant to the Middle East. The journal welcomes multidisciplinary contributions that enhance understanding of disease mechanisms, improve patient care, and support innovation in diagnostics, therapeutics, and medical practice.

The journal is accredited by the Ministry of Culture and Media, Saudi Arabia, License number 165547 (المملكة العربية السعودية - وزارة الثقافة والإعلام). The journal has an International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 3122-3338  registered via King Fahad National Library, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 

This journal meets the criteria set by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS).
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Original Article | August 15, 2026
A silent tragedy: unveiling Al-Baha community awareness toward shaken baby syndrome
Khalid A Alzahrani , Abdulhakeem A Alghamdi , Rami F Alghamdi , Mesfer S Alzahrani , Abdullah A Alghamdi , Mohammad I Barnawi
Year: 2026
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Background: Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), or Abusive Head Trauma (AHT), is a preventable cause of serious head injury in infants carrying high morbidity and mortality. Despite its severity, community awareness in Saudi Arabia remains limited, with no prior data from the Al-Baha region. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in... Continue Reading
Original Article | August 15, 2026
Parental anxiety, knowledge, and satisfaction regarding pediatric sedation and anesthesia for magnetic resonance imaging: a cross sectional study at King Fahad Hospital, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia
Ayidh Saad Alharthi , Rahaf Ali Alghamdi , Dalia Ghurmullah I Alghamdi , Salwa Ibrahim Alghamdi , Sarah Dhaifallah S Alqarni , Daniyah Ali Alghamdi , Shoug Atyah Alzahrani , Lamis Khalid Alzahrani , Khalid abdulkarim alzahrani
Year: 2026
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Background: Parental anxiety surrounding pediatric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) under sedation or anesthesia is poorly characterized, and its relationship with parental satisfaction is unclear. Understanding these constructs is essential to refining pre-procedural counseling. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among parents of pediatric patients undergoing MRI with sedation or anesthesia... Continue Reading
Case Report | August 15, 2026
Oral plasmablastic lymphoma in an HIV-negative immunocompetent patient: a rare case report
Turki Nasser Alotaibi , Ahmed Mufadhi Marzouq Alanazi , Talal Alhumaidi Alshammari , Sultan Khalid M Albaqawi , Mohammed Hassan Aljezoli , Majed Mamdouh Alshammari , Abdulrahman Ibrahim Alsanea , Ebtehal Mohammed Aloudah , Abdulrahman Muteb Alanazi , Alanoud Sultan Alshamari , Esam Sami Almuzaini
Year: 2026
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Background: Plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL) is an uncommon and highly aggressive variant of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, which was first recognized in association with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Although an increasing number of cases occurring in HIV-negative immunocompetent individuals have been described, thereby expanding the clinical picture of this tumor.Methods: We present... Continue Reading
Review Article | August 15, 2026
Evaluating the triage risk screening tool with a cutoff score of ≥2 for identifying elderly inpatients at risk of 30-day unplanned emergency department readmissions: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Anwar Sultan F Alenezi , Jana Solaiman Alsobeihy , Bader Sulaiman Althunayyan , Abdullah Faez Aloufi , Azizah Fahad Alburaq , Hashim Abdulwahab Alsharif , Yousef Mesaed Al-Shammari , Abdulmajeed farahan A Alenazi
Year: 2026
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Background: Unplanned emergency department (ED) readmissions within 30 day remain a major challenge in geriatric care, contributing to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare utilization. The triage risk screening tool (TRST) is frequently used to identify older adults at risk of adverse outcomes. However, its predictive accuracy at the conventional cutoff... Continue Reading
Original Article | August 15, 2026
Parental knowledge and preventive behaviors regarding environmental toxicants affecting children in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia
Basim Alshahrani , Renas Abdullah Alghanami , Aya Al-Yousef , Faisal Faiez Albalawi , Abdulrahman Ali A Alharbi , Nada Mohammed Albeladi , Danah Alshahrani , Rafa Abdulkareem Almalki , Wesam A. Nasif , Abeer Shaker El Moursy Ali
Year: 2026
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Background: Parents are important in limiting exposure to environmental toxicants, but little evidence exists about parental awareness and preventive behaviors in Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to evaluate the awareness and preventive measures of parents in the Western region of Saudi Arabia about toxicants affecting children in their environment. Methods:... Continue Reading