Muath Abdulrahman AlTuraiki MD
Consultant pediatric gastroenterologist, Head of Pediatric Department, Ministry of Health Riyadh First Health Cluster-King Salman Hospital-Pediatric D, Saudi Arabia
Publications
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Research
ASSOCIATION OF ANEMIA AMONG CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDHOOD COMPLICATIONS IN SAUDIA ARABIA: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS
Author(s): Muath Abdulrahman AlTuraiki MD*, Alhommedi Shaker Alhabbad, MBBS, Rabbaa Mohammed Almuyidi, MBBS, Basmah Abdullah Ali AlAtni, MBBS, Abdulrahman Mustafa Abdulkareem Adnan, MBBS, Dhuha Mohammed Alammar MBBS, Sultan Fahad Almaghrabi, MBBS, Salman Muqhim N Alshammari, Mbbs, Abdulaziz Muqhim Alshammari MBBS, Belal Mahmoud alrihimy, MBBS, Hasan Hyaza H Albarqi MBBS and Fatemah adel aldhamer MBBS
Background: Anemia is a prevalent public health issue among children and adolescents in Saudi Arabia, with iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and sickle cell anemia (SCA) being the most common types. Both conditions are associated with significant health complications, including cognitive impairments, growth issues, and chronic disease risks. This research aims to investigate the prevalence, complications, and management of anemia within this demographic. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted, adhering to the PRISMA guidelines. Relevant studies published between 2020 and 2024 were identified through comprehensive searches of Google Scholar and PubMed using keywords such as "anemia," "iron deficiency anemia," and "sickle cell anemia." Four studies met the inclusion criteria, encompassing a total.. Read More»