Background and Objectives: Oral nicotine pouches (ONPs) are rapidly expanding nicotine products with limited evidence from the Middle East, particularly among young adults. This study assessed the awareness, perceptions, and use of ONPs among university students in Jazan, Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey (November 2024–April 2025) used multistage stratified random sampling across six colleges at Jazan University. A self-administered questionnaire captured sociodemographic characteristics, tobacco-use history, ONPs awareness (aided), ever use and current use (past 30 days), and self-reported perceptions items across nine domains. Multivariable logistic regression estimated adjusted odds ratios (aORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Results: Among 624 students (mean age = 20.9 ± 1.7 years; 50.5% female), ONPs awareness was 69.7%, ever use 11.5%, and current use 7.5%. Awareness and use were higher among males and other tobacco users (p < 0.001). In multivariable models, male sex predicted awareness, ever use, and current use; rural residence was linked to lower awareness (aOR = 0.67; 95% CI 0.45–0.98), and being a medical student was linked to lower current use (aOR = 0.08; 95% CI 0.003–0.51) Most students perceived ONPs as addictive (80%) and harmful (68%), yet accessible (61%) and attractive (55%). Conclusions: ONPs awareness and use were high, particularly among males and tobacco users. Despite recognizing potential harm, students viewed ONPs as accessible and attractive. Ongoing surveillance, education, and balanced regulation are needed to guide harm-reduction policy and prevent unintended nicotine uptake.

Background The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare continues to spark interest and has been the subject of extensive discussion in recent years as well as its potential effects on future medical specialties, including radiology. In this study, we aimed to study the impact of AI on the preference of medical students at Jazan University in choosing radiology as a future specialty. Methodology An observational cross-sectional study was conducted using a pre-tested self-administered online questionnaire among medical students at Jazan University. Data were cleaned, coded, entered, and analyzed using SPSS (SPSS Inc., USA) version 25. Statistical significance was defined as a P-value of less than 0.05. We examined the respondents' preference for radiology rankings with the presence and absence of AI. Radiology's ranking as a preferred specialty with or without AI integration was statistically analyzed for associations with baseline characteristics, personal opinions, and previous exposures among those who had radiology as one of their top three options. Results Approximately 27.4% of males and 28.3% of females ranked radiology among their top three preferred choices. Almost 65.2% were exposed to radiology topics through pre-clinical lectures. The main sources of information about AI for the studied group were medical students (41%) and the Internet (27.5%). The preference of students for radiology was significantly affected when it is assessed by AI (P < 0.05). Around (16.1%) of those who chose radiology as one of their top three choices strongly agree that AI will decrease the job opportunities for radiologists. Logistic regression analysis showed that being a female is significantly associated with an increased chance to replace radiology with other specialty when it is integrated with AI (Crude odds ratio (COR) = 1.91). Conclusion Our results demonstrated that the students’ choices were significantly affected by the presence of AI. Thereover, to raise medical students' knowledge and awareness of the potential positive effects of AI, it is necessary to organize an educational campaign, webinars, and conferences.

Background: Osteoporosis, characterized by reduced bone mass and increased fracture risk, presents a significant public health challenge. Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) scans offer a reliable means of assessing bone mineral density (BMD) and detecting osteoporosis. The aim of this study is to assess awareness, attitude, and practice of women in the Jazan region toward DEXA scan. Methods: Data were collected through a self-administered online questionnaire. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS version 29.0. The total knowledge scores of participants were calculated to assess potential associations with sociodemographic data. A p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Among 400 women, 230 (57.5%) had low knowledge scores primarily due to poor knowledge of the DEXA scan procedure. Merely 39 women had undergone a DEXA scan mainly due to medical prescription (n = 22, 56.4%). Total knowledge scores were significantly higher among women with high monthly incomes (p = 0.019) and those working in medical-related jobs (p = 0.017). Conclusions: This study underscores the need for targeted interventions to improve awareness of DEXA scans among women in Jazan City. Additionally, the findings suggest that socioeconomic factors may influence awareness levels, emphasizing the importance of tailored educational strategies to reach diverse demographics.

Background/Objectives: Incidental findings (IFs) on emergency computed tomography (CT) are increasingly common as cross-sectional imaging utilization expands. Data from the Middle East are limited. We aimed to determine the report-documented frequency, anatomical distribution, and proportion of clinically actionable IFs on emergency abdominopelvic CT examinations at a tertiary-care center in southwestern Saudi Arabia. Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study reviewed 705 consecutive emergency abdominopelvic CT examinations performed at King Fahd Central Hospital, Jazan, between 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2025. Two senior radiology residents (R3 and R4) extracted findings unrelated to the presenting indication from consultant-approved reports, applying a predefined terminology-standardization framework. Clinical actionability was defined a priori as a documented recommendation for further evaluation or follow-up. Descriptive statistics with 95% Wilson confidence intervals (CI) were calculated using R Software. Results: At least one IF was identified in 138 of 705 examinations, yielding a patient-level report-documented rate of 19.6% (95% CI 16.8% to 22.7%). A total of 255 IFs were recorded, averaging 1.85 findings per affected patient. The mean age was 42.3 ± 18.2 years; 78 patients (56.5%) were male and 116 (84.1%) were Saudi nationals. Findings were most often within the abdominopelvic cavity (159; 62.4%), followed by miscellaneous (64; 25.1%) and thoracic-vascular (32; 12.5%). At the secondary-category level, the most prevalent groups were spine (38; 14.9%), hepatobiliary (37; 14.5%), and genitourinary (31; 12.2%). Documented further work-up was recommended in 48 of 138 patients with IFs (34.8%; 95% CI 27.3% to 43.0%). Conclusions: Approximately one in five emergency abdominopelvic CT examinations contained incidental findings, with one-third requiring further evaluation. Spine, hepatobiliary, and genitourinary findings were most common. Variability in reported rates likely reflects differences in study methods and definitions. Future multicenter studies should evaluate standardized reporting approaches and follow-up strategies, together with their impact on reporting consistency, downstream investigations, and patient outcomes.