Islam is the world's second largest religion, representing nearly a quarter of the global
population. Here, we assess how Islam as a religious system shapes medical practice, and …

In Saudi Arabia, local interpretations of Islamic laws and social norms have a negative
impact on the health and well-being of women. The objective of this literature review was to …

Background Plastic surgeons are called upon to perform aesthetic surgery on patients of
every gender, race, lifestyle, and religion. Currently, it may seem natural that cosmetic …

At the moment, humanity lives in chaos and panic as a result of what is being spread about
COVID-19 pandemic through media, including TV's and social networks. This mini review …

Parent support/patient advocacy groups for rare genetic disorders have emerged as an
important force. They provide information, encourage research (both by participation in …

An 18-year-old Muslim man sustains severe head injures in a traffic accident while riding his
motorcycle. He is declared brain dead. The transplant coordinator approaches the grieving …

Around six million women become pregnant in the United States each year. Although
pregnancy is a basic biological process that for most women is a time of excitement and joy …

One of the cultural traditions in Saudi Arabia is that the Saudi female patient has to be
accompanied by a third-party on her medical visits, thus giving rise to consultations between …

All healthcare service outcomes–both good and bad–are inherently co-produced by the
knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of patients and families and health professionals …

This paper discusses the contemporary expression of the personalistic aspects of Jola
ethnomedicine. Ethnomedicine pertains to the culturally specific health-associated beliefs …