E-ISSN 1658-7820
 

International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries (IJMDC) is a peer-reviewed medical journal published for health care professionals.

The journal is accredited by the Ministry of Culture and Media, Saudi Arabia المملكة العربية السعودية - وزارة الثقافة والإعلام . The journal has an International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 1658-7820  registered via King Fahad National Library, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 

Our mission is to provide relevant, useful, and up-to-date medical information to help healthcare providers solve clinical problems and improve patient care. With contributions from physicians, dentists, medical students and researchers from around the world, IJMDC provides a platform for the recent developments across many medicine and dentistry specialties, particularly from the developing world.

Each issue contains original research, academic review articles, health outcomes articles, case reports and basic research to assist health care professionals in making decisions by including the latest techniques and treatment options for treating their patients.


More than 9 authors (students/interns) are not acceptable until there is a special justification. For the articles authored by students/interns, they must include their research supervisor or consultant as co-author (9 students + 1 Supervisor/Consultant/Prof). Please see our Guide for Authors for more details. 

2025, Vol: 9, Issue: 3


IJMDC. Year: 2025, Volume: 9

    Original Article
  1. Qualitative study: quality of life and patient satisfaction following knee replacement surgery in Saudi Arabia
    Abdulkaleq Hussain Almatari, Bashair Yasser Alhidri, Nawaf Faisal Alhazmi, Hasan Mohammed Jafar, Faisal Abdullah Alghamdi, Leen Wadeea Sabbagh, Gharam Ghazali Banjar, Hasnaa Abdullah Gheliwi, Jana Suliman Alsaadi, Farah Jaber Marhomi, Jumana Muneer Halawani
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(3): 557-564
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1734273914

  2. Original Article
  3. Self-medication practices among dermatology patients using topical corticosteroids
    Sarah S. Alamer, Shujon M. Alazzam, Abdulaziz S. Alsehaim
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(3): 565-570
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1735137061

  4. Original Article
  5. What drives medical students and interns to choose emergency medicine as their career specialty? A cross-sectional study at Taibah University in Madinah City, Saudi Arabia
    Ahmed Mahroos Alghaban, Fai Aljuraysi, Sarah Aljohani, Mohammed Aljayyar, Husain Kateb, Amerah Alalawi, Bader Sager, Hussam Aloufi
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(3): 571-578
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1735900366

  6. Original Article
  7. Prevalence of depression and its effectiveness in controlling diabetic patients
    Abdualrhman Abdullah Alnifayei, Ali Moslih Almalki, Amirah Masad Alotaibi, Turki Muteb Alotaibi, Bassam Adel Aljabri, Ahmad H. Alabbasi, Rayan Marzouq Almutairi, Sarah Mohammed Almehaid, Yasir Mohammed Alhazmi
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(3): 579-585
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1736187547

  8. Original Article
  9. The impact of uric acid on the incidence of complications among patients with cardiovascular diseases in a retrospective cohort study
    Zia-ul-sabah, Ahmed Saad Al Zomia, Mosab Abdulaziz Deajim, Omair Mohammed Alshahrani, Renad Mohammed Alshehri, Lama Ali Lahiq, Raghad Fawaz Alanazi, Abdullah Faez Al Qaed, Nasser Abdullah Alwaqdi, Abdullah Hassan Alamri
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(3): 586-592
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1736278496

  10. Original Article
  11. Sleep disorder prevalence in diabetes mellitus and its influence on glycemic control
    Bashair Mufleh Alqahtani
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(3): 593-602
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1736495786

  12. Original Article
  13. Clinical outcomes and key factors associated with pneumatic reduction failure: a retrospective single-center experience
    Ruqaiyah Al Rahbi, Al Ghalya Al Maawali, Mohammed Al Sajwani, Thuraiya Al Harthi, Taif Al Amri, Said Al Harthi, Fathiya Al Busaidi, Yousuf Al Mamari, Kaouthar Al Siyabi, Noor Fahad, Khalil Saltoun
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(3): 603-609
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1736719947

  14. Original Article
  15. Spinal anesthesia-related complications among obstetric patients who have undergone cesarean sections in Saudi Arabia
    Amal Ibrahim Elsiddig, Amirah Saad Alharthi, Abdullah Ali Alsharif, Saja Abdulaziz Alotaibi, Lama Saleh Alqurashi, Turki Mahmoud Alzhrani, Hatim Ali Elsheikh
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(3): 610-619
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1737363733

  16. Original Article
  17. Knowledge, attitude, and practice of anaphylaxis among primary school staff in Al-Qunfudah Governorate
    Naeem F. Qusty, Safa Hamdy Alkalash, Omar A. Alturki, Naif A. Almarhabi, Ismail S. Alhasani, Bandar M. Alsharidi, Omar A. Alshaikhi, Hussain A. Aljefry, Fawaz M. Alzubaidi
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(3): 620-629
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1737889311

  18. Original Article
  19. Perception and concerns of anti-obesity medications among Taif City population
    Abdulmajeed Algethami, Rawan M. Altowairqi, Ruba M. Altowairqi, Nouf A. Alqarni, Haneen R. Aljumayi, Hutaf S. Almutairi, Ghala S. Alosaimi, Faisal Alhomayani
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(3): 630-638
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1738667517

  20. Original Article
  21. Prevalence with assessment of caregivers’ awareness about the difference between true strabismus and pseudostrabismus in the first two years of life in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
    Malikah Sharaf Al-ghalib Alsharef
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(3): 639-646
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1739442145

  22. Original Article
  23. Awareness and knowledge of carpal tunnel syndrome in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia
    Wesam M. Almajid, Hussam F. Alkhars, Abdullah Q. Alalwan, Talal A. Albalawi, Hana A. Alazzmi, Hayat Y. Alnougidan, Maha S. Alqahtani, Ali F. Alkhars
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(3): 647-652
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1739515537

  24. Original Article
  25. Exploring migraine awareness: Knowledge of triggers and treatment among adults in the Aseer region
    Shorog Althubait, Abdullah S. Alqahtani, Reema S. Alqahtani, Yara A. Aldarami, Rawyah A. Dawas
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(3): 653-661
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1739527914

  26. Original Article
  27. The impact of herbs to induce labor on birth outcomes: cross-sectional study
    Norah A. Alshehri
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(3): 662-668
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1739614837

  28. Original Article
  29. Perception and attitude towards burn injuries first aid in Saudi Arabia
    Yosra F. Buhiliga, Hussam F. Alkhars, Abdullah Q. Alalwan, Talal A. Albalawi, Hana A. Alazzmi, Hayat Y. Alnougidan, Maha S. Alqahtani, Ali F. Alkhars
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(3): 669-675
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1740479068

  30. Original Article
  31. Barriers to herpes zoster vaccine uptake: evaluating knowledge, attitudes, and practices in Saudi communities
    Mooj Alghofaili, Sultan Aljuaid, Najd Fahad Alqahtani, Amal Abdullah Alzahrani, Najd Abdulaziz Al Anazi, Dalal Mahmoud Alabdulmohsen
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(3): 676-687
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1740565049

  32. Original Article
  33. Pregnant women’s perceptions and knowledge of obstetric ultrasound in Central Region, Saudi Arabia
    Seham Shafi Alshalahi, Nada Alguizzani, Dalia Alqarni, Sultanah Jalwi Korkoman, Manal Hassan Almassari, Rand Rasheed Alotayban, Fehmida Tehsin
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(3): 688-698
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1740750408

  34. Original Article
  35. Burnout among parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in the Qassim region
    Abdullah Alqifari, Reef Alsuhaibani, Joud Almotairi, Raghad Alwatban, Rawan Alharbi, Ali Aldakhil, Hana Alqifari, Tahani Ali Esmail Adam, Naif Alsughier, Sumayah Aljhani
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(3): 699-707
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1740774813

  36. Original Article
  37. Evaluating the effects of supervised versus non-supervised training techniques on upper extremity complaints in regular strength trainees: a cross-sectional analysis
    Rasha Mohamed Alorini, Abdulaziz Ibrahim Alkhudhayri, Mohammed Yousef Alobaysi, Shahad Jarallah Alshammary, Mohammed Adel Alyahya, Randa Abdullah Altuwaijri, Bader K. Alqahtani, Ghada Musaed Alrasheedi, Saleh Abdulrahman Alwashmi, Joud Mohammed Alharbi, Yasser Alwabli
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(3): 708-716
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1740994906

  38. Original Article
  39. Awareness level of breast cancer, breast self-examination, and risk factors among women in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
    Noha M. Hazem, Ayat Mahmoud Tawfik, Lyana Atif Felemban, Fatima Ali Alfadel, Layan Ahmed Aljahdali
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(3): 717-723
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1741090651

  40. Original Article
  41. Analysis of factors responsible for changing trends in exclusive breastfeeding; a study from Al-Qassim region
    Zaheera Saadia, Thekra Abdulrahman Alsamel, Lujain Abdulrahman Alshayiji, Zinab Hasan Bohulaigah, Ghaday Saad Almutairi, Mthayel Farhan Alshammari, Latifah Ageel Alageel, Ghadah Ibrahim Aljutayli, Aryam Abdulrahman Alsamel
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(3): 724-732
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1741103213

  42. Original Article
  43. Monkey pox preparedness: evaluating awareness and knowledge among healthcare students, Hail Saudi Arabia
    Ibtihal Saqr Fehaid Alshammari, Shoog Saleh Sulaiman Alanazi, Mubashir Zafar, Alshaymaa Alameen M. Sayedalameen, Amany Mohamed Khalifa, Soha Abdallah Moursi
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(3): 733-739
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1741804742

  44. Review Article
  45. Emerging blood substitutes in emergency medicine: engineering erythrocytes to overcome scarcity
    Taheer Alhoshebri
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(3): 740-755
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1732900326

  46. Review Article
  47. Exploring the efficacy and safety of new oral anticoagulants in the management of atrial fibrillation in obese patients: a systematic review
    Thamer Alhumodi Alenazi, Renad Majed A. Alqurashi, Saeed Ali Alzahrani, Abdullah Hassan A. Alzubaidi, Faisal Majed A. Alkhannani, Mohammad Abdulaziz H. Bin Oti, Mrooj Mabruk Almutairi, Noor Saeed Mahdi Abdulla Mahdi, Wala Salem Fallatah, Mohammed Faisal Saleh Alajmi
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(3): 756-762
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1734640741

  48. Review Article
  49. The role of nutrition in disease prevention and management
    Mohammed Salah Hussein, Eythar Abdullah Alshayeb, Ghadah Abdulaziz Ali Albashrawi, Rajaie Saeed Almatrood, Batool Basheer Al Ahmed, Sultan A. H. M. H. Aldhufairi, Falwa Mohammed Alarnous, Abdulaziz Yahya B. Alsawidan, Abdullah Dhahawi Alanazi, Elyaas Abdullah Mehdar, Eman Mohamed Hasan
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(3): 763-773
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1735491238

  50. Review Article
  51. The role of minimally invasive surgery in the management of lung cancer: a systematic review of efficacy, safety, and long-term outcomes
    Hamdan Saad Hamdan Alamri, Adel Abdullah Mudhhi Alshehri, Layla Mudeef Muteer Alkhaldi, Abeer Ibrahim Alsulaimani
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(3): 774-785
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1738499093

  52. Case Series
  53. Comparing outcomes of mesial temporal lobectomy surgery in refractory epilepsy versus maximum medical therapy among patients attending neurology clinic at King Abdullah Medical City, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
    Hanadi M. Abualeula, Najla A. Kabli, Maha K. Almatrafi, Abdullah M. Almoabdi, Fatimah A. Alharbi
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(3): 786-790
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1735417363

  54. Case Report
  55. A case report of facial basidiobolomycosis
    Hanan Ali Alshafie, Mousa Ali Ayyashi
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(3): 791-794
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1739275066

  56. Case Report
  57. Solitary Laryngeal Plasmacytoma: a case report of an uncommon occurrence
    Fayez A. Alrohaimi, Abdulaziz Badar Almutairi, Sultan M. Alqahtani
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(3): 795-798
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1739827997

  58. Case Report
  59. Uncommon presentation of ectopic pregnancy with elevated β-hCG with no clinical symptoms: a case report
    Elham Awad Saeed Alqarni, Sara Abdulaziz Alshubat, Hessa Khalid Sulaiman Almuhaisen, Sakhaa Hani Abdulsalam Tayeb, Ashwaq Nasser Alraqeeb
    IJMDC. 2025; 9(3): 799-802
    » Abstract » PDF» doi: 10.24911/IJMDC.51-1741815754



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