Saudi Medical Journal
Overview
The Saudi Medical Journal is a peer-reviewed publication that serves as a platform for disseminating high-quality research and advancements in the field of medicine. It covers a wide range of medical disciplines, including clinical practice, public health, biomedical sciences, and medical education. With a focus on promoting evidence-based medicine, the journal contributes to the development of healthcare practices in Saudi Arabia and beyond.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Saudi Med J
Start
1979
End
Continuing
Frequency
Monthly
p-ISSN
0379-5284
e-ISSN
1658-3175
Country
Saudi Arabia
Language
English
Specialty
General Medicine
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 5814
63
SJR / Ranks: 10704
379
CiteScore / Ranks: 10255
2.20
JIF / Ranks: 5932
1.6
Recent Articles
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Shamsi M, Dada R, Balahmar R, Zaytuni D, Alharbi G, Imam S, et al.
Saudi Med J
. 2025 Feb;
46(2):124-130.
PMID: 39933777
Objectives: To characterize the potential role of Y-chromosome microdeletion (YCM) as a genetic cause for infertility in the Arab population from the Al Madinah Al Munawarah. Methods: We screened 97...
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Alqahtani S, Almasoudi S, Almalki Z, Badr K, Alghamdi S, Alghamdi F
Saudi Med J
. 2025 Feb;
46(2):175-181.
PMID: 39933776
Objectives: To review the outcomes of the cochlear implantation program at King Abdallah Medical Center (KAMC) in Makkah from its launch in 2018 to 2023, focusing on patient demographics, procedural...
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Al-Obaidi R, Al-Musawi B
Saudi Med J
. 2025 Feb;
46(2):131-142.
PMID: 39933775
Objectives: To study the spectrum and classification of variants in Iraqi children with Wilson disease by direct gene sequencing with clinical correlation. Methods: Fifty-five unrelated children with a clinical diagnosis...
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Li J, Liu H, Li Y
Saudi Med J
. 2025 Feb;
46(2):117-123.
PMID: 39933773
Objectives: To evaluate whether hypothyroidism is a risk factor for transient ischemic attack (TIA). Methods: We systematically searched Embase, PubMed, Cochrane, Vipers database, China Biomedical Literature Database, Wanfang Data, and...
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Candrarukmi D, Hartanto F, Wibowo T, Nugroho H, Anam M, Indraswari B, et al.
Saudi Med J
. 2025 Feb;
46(2):190-198.
PMID: 39933769
Objectives: To ascertain the prevalence of depressive symptoms and identify related risk factors among adolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out using an online questionnaire completed by 1,413 adolescents...
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Kaabi A, Alkhuriji A, Babay Z, Barakat I, Kaabi A, Kaabi R
Saudi Med J
. 2025 Feb;
46(2):150-156.
PMID: 39933768
Objectives: To identify genetic polymorphisms in factor I fibrinogen (rs6050) and factor XI plasma thromboplastin (rs4253417) in Saudi women with recurrent spontaneous miscarriage (RSM). Furthermore, to compare the levels of...