Hayfaa Alshaalan

Dr. Hayfaa Alshaalan

King Saud University - College of Medicine

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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11 July 2025 in Medicine
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Samy A AZERSamy A AZER
Samy A AZER
LALulwah Z. MBBS AlShiha
Lulwah Z. MBBS AlShiha
GAGhada A. MBBS AlSkait
Ghada A. MBBS AlSkait
RAReema Abdullah Alshayie
Reema Abdullah Alshayie
LALama A. MBBS AlTamimi
Lama A. MBBS AlTamimi
HAHayfaa Alshaalan
Hayfaa Alshaalan
An essential aspect of becoming a physician is learning and incorporating high standards of medical professionalism. The progressive rise of social media platforms has brought challenges to medical programs. This study aimed to examine medical students’ and interns’ use of social media, compare the attitudes and beliefs toward social media, and analyze potential exposure to unprofessional behaviors. This was a cross-sectional study of 275 medical students from King Saud University and 200 interns employed by King Khalid University Hospital, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, and King Saud Medical City. A validated questionnaire was used to explore this topic. The questionnaire included 3 parts to examine the participants’ demographics, use of social media, attitudes, and beliefs regarding the use of social media. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS (PC, 21.0 version, IBM, New York) statistical software. Our Results indicated: Nearly all participants (99.4%) used social media, with Twitter (now X) being the most used platform, followed by Snapchat and Instagram. YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn were used less frequently by students and interns. Fourteen students (5.1%) and 25 interns (12.5%) had either patients or members of patients’ families listed as friends on social media platforms. Thirty-six (13.8%) students and 38 (19.0%) interns believed they had information on their social media accounts that would seem inappropriate if disclosed to the medical community. Students and interns were unaware of any guidelines regarding the use of social media within hospitals or universities. No significant difference was found between medical students and interns regarding their overall beliefs about the use of social media. The use of social networking during undergraduate training and internships is rising, and a significant proportion of participants do not have private accounts and share inappropriate content. These findings, coupled with a lack of knowledge of hospital and university policies regarding social media use, necessitate clear instructions and guidance to separate personal matters from professional attitudes. The study emphasizes that the use of social media by medical students and interns could be part of professional assessment, as it may reveal behaviors and attitudes that are typically undisclosed in clinical encounters.

11 September 2026 in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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HAHamzah A. Alhamzah
Hamzah A. Alhamzah
HAHayfaa Alshaalan
Hayfaa Alshaalan
AAAbdullah I. Alturki
Abdullah I. Alturki
YAYazeed Abdullah Alsanad
Yazeed Abdullah Alsanad
MAMalek A. Albahlol
Malek A. Albahlol
TATurki Alotaibi
Turki Alotaibi
Lateral extra-articular procedures (LEAPs), including lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) and anterolateral ligament reconstruction (ALLR), are used wi

25 July 2026 in Cells
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Ibrahim Saleh AlShaygyIbrahim Saleh AlShaygy
Ibrahim Saleh AlShaygy
AAAbdulaziz S. AlNahari
Abdulaziz S. AlNahari
MAMohannad Waleed Awwad
Mohannad Waleed Awwad
BABadr Alshehri
Badr Alshehri
HAHayfaa Alshaalan
Hayfaa Alshaalan
AAAbdulrahman Alaseem
Abdulrahman Alaseem
Lymphomas are a heterogeneous group of aggressive lymphoid malignancies characterized by frequent extranodal involvement. Musculoskeletal manifestations, although uncommon, represent a clinically significant and under-recognized presentation that often mimics primary bone tumors, soft tissue sarcomas, and infectious conditions, leading to diagnostic delays and inappropriate initial management. This narrative review synthesizes current evidence on the clinical presentation, imaging characteristics, pathology, and biological basis of musculoskeletal T-cell lymphomas, with particular emphasis on implications for orthopedic practice. A structured literature search was conducted across major databases from 2000 to the present, and evidence was integrated across clinical, radiologic, pathologic, and therapeutic domains. Musculoskeletal involvement most commonly presents with localized bone pain, soft tissue masses, or pathological fractures, with imaging features such as diffuse marrow infiltration, soft tissue extension, and relatively preserved cortical bone serving as important diagnostic clues. Definitive diagnosis relies on tissue biopsy with comprehensive immunophenotypic and molecular characterization. Emerging insights into the tumor microenvironment highlight its role in disease progression and therapeutic response, offering potential avenues for targeted treatment strategies. Management is subtype-specific and centers on systemic therapy, with selective roles for radiotherapy and orthopedic intervention in cases of structural compromise. Early recognition through integrated clinical, imaging, and pathological assessment, combined with multidisciplinary collaboration, is essential to optimize outcomes in this rare but challenging disease entity.