Althaqafi, Wesam https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6837-733X
Almanie, Waad Bader https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1272-3007
Almasoud, Sulaiman Dakhel https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4776-2187
Baarmah, Duaa https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6166-5020
Article History
Received: 10 January 2025
Accepted: 27 March 2025
First Online: 23 April 2025
Declarations
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: The Ethics Committee of King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC) reviewed and approved this study under approval NRC22R/096/02. The study was conducted as a retrospective chart review, utilizing existing de-identified data collected as part of routine care. This study did not involve any direct interactions with patients. Consequently, the Ethics Committee waived the need for informed consent, including from parents or legal guardians for participants under 16, following institutional guidelines and national regulations. All procedures complied with the ethical standards of KAIMRC and national ethical regulations. The authors acknowledged all contributions and approved the final version of the manuscript, confirming their joint commitment to the study's integrity and findings.
: Not applicable (No person’s data in any form).
: The authors declare no competing interests.