Hussain Alsaffar

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How would you treat patients with HUTCHINSON-GILFORD PROGERIA SYNDROME, (Lonafarnib, aspirin..etc)?

Lonafarnib, a A Farnesyl Protein Transferase Inhibitor , sounds a promising treatment for patients with Progeria. But do you have an experience in managing the already established dyslipidemia in...

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Has anyone got an experience of using the tympanic glucometer?

I have seen recently a new device to measure capillary blood glucose non-invasively using tympanic glucometer. Wondered what is the accuracy?

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Can the glucose over load that used for treating acutely unwell children, known to have metabolic disorder, result in diabetes in the future?

Treating children known to have metabolic disorders often includes ensuring adequate amount of calories for age and weight to avoid catabolism, that is usually by giving glucose solution 10%. What...

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Syndromic obesity in childhood

Can you please advise for any clinical pathway or guideline on approaching children with syndromic obesity ?

01 January 1970 6,850 1 View

Measurement technique - How to avoid bias?

Height Velocity Percentiles in Indian Children Aged 5–17 Years Dear colleagues, How did you manage to avoid bias in measuring the children at school? were they measured by same person? or was it...

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How common is the negative antibody type 1 diabetes mellitus in paediatrics?

T1DM is considered an autoimmune disease. However, there are cases having no antibodies. Q1 How common are these patients in your practice? Q2 Did they require further investigations (apart...

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Can COVID-19 be associated with any endocrinopathies?

I understand that shocked patients can have adrenal insufficiency, but are you aware of any other endocrinopathies that can be resulted from COVID-19? Do you think T1DM incidence is going to...

01 January 1970 6,673 11 View

What is the impact of COVID-19 on the scientific and academic activities of doctors and nurses?

A quick survey aims to grasp an idea about the impact of COVID-19 on scientific and academic activities. Please feel free to respond - It is short and precise, does not take more than 2...

01 January 1970 4,673 8 View

Any reported endocrinopathies with COVID-19 yet?

We have heard about the multi-system failure that could happen due to COVID-19. But are you aware of any endocrinopathies associated with it, like adrenal insufficiency?

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Avascular necrosis secondary to high dose dexamethasone in a child with ALL

Would you use IV Bisphosphonate in treating avscular necrosis of the femoral head? Is there any other medical treatment option that you would recommend before choosing the surgical option?

01 January 1970 4,924 1 View

Glycaemic control in adolescence

Hi, According to your observation and experience; who would get the worse glycaemic control during adolescence, boys or girls?

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