Publications by authors named "Abdullah Alherbish"
Article Synopsis
- An International Consensus Guideline was established by pediatric endocrine experts from 10 societies, summarizing findings from discussions based on 1300 articles regarding short stature after being born small for gestational age (SGA).
- The guideline highlights new insights into the causes of short stature, potential long-term health impacts, and recommends treatment options that include both growth hormone and gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist for specific cases.
- Accurate diagnosis of SGA is emphasized through careful measurement and growth chart use, alongside the need for early life follow-up, neurodevelopment assessments, and lifestyle counseling for young adults to address health risks linked to SGA.
Objective: This study aimed to assess patient perceptions of the use of the EasyPod™ growth hormone delivery device and its association with compliance.
Methods: This cross-sectional, multicenter study was conducted in six centers from three countries (United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Saudi Arabia,) between March 2020 and June 2020. Children and adolescents aged 3-18 years, diagnosed with growth disorders and receiving rhGH through the EasyPod™ device were enrolled.
Article Synopsis
- The growth hormone (GH)-insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-I axis is crucial for regulating height growth in children, but pediatricians often lack updated knowledge on IGF measurements.
- This axis promotes vital processes like protein synthesis and cell division while limiting cell death, all of which are essential for growth.
- Monitoring IGF-I and IGFBP-3 levels can enhance the evaluation of growth issues and help doctors predict responses to GH therapy, ensuring effective and safe treatment management.
Background: Previous growth charts for Saudi children have not included detailed tables and parameters needed for research and incorporation in electronic records.
Objectives: The objective of this report is to publish the L, M, and S parameters and percentiles as well as the corresponding growth charts for Saudi preschool children.
Design: Community-based survey and measurement of growth parameters in a sample selected by a multistage probability procedure.
Background And Objectives: Limited data are available on the prevalence of congenital anomalies based on a community survey in Middle East countries. The prevalence of congenital anomalies is expected to be high in these countries because of the high consanguinity rate and high maternal age. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to establish the prevalence of congenital anomalies in Saudi Arab children.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To evaluate the regional difference in the prevalence of malnutrition in Saudi children.
Methods: Data for this study were collected over 2 years (2004 and 2005). A cross-sectional representative sample of the Saudi population of healthy children below 5 years of age was used to calculate the prevalence of malnutrition.
Objective: To explore the effect of the educational level of the head of household on the prevalence of malnutrition in Saudi children.
Methods: The study was conducted over 2 years in 2004 and 2005 in all regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The design consisted of a stratified multistage probability random sampling of the population of the KSA.
Objective: To evaluate the resting heart rate to define reference values for healthy Saudi children and adolescents.
Methods: To establish representative heart rate (HR) reference values for Saudi Arabian children and adolescents, a sample of children, and adolescents was selected by multi-stage probability sampling of the Saudi population from birth to 20 years of age. The selected sample represents Saudi children from the whole country.
Objective: To determine the prevalence and regional distribution of sickle cell disease in Saudi children.
Methods: A sample size of 45,682 children and adolescents from newborn to 19 years of age was selected by multistage random probability sampling of the Saudi households from each of the 13 regions of the country. The study is cross-sectional, community based, and conducted over 2 years from 2004 to 2005.
Objective: To determine the prevalence of type 1 diabetes mellitus among 0-19 years old Saudi children and adolescents.
Methods: A nationwide Saudi Arabian project was conducted in the years 2001-2007 with the objective of establishing national growth charts, and defining the prevalence of some chronic childhood diseases such as diabetes mellitus. The 14,000 households were randomly selected based on a recent population statistic.
Objective: To evaluate the trend in the nutritional status of Saudi children over a 10-year period.
Methods: The growth data collected between 1993--1994 were compared with those collected between 2004--2005 from all regions of the Kingdom. Both nutritional surveys had a similar design leading to representative samples of Saudi children determined by multistage probability sampling.
Objective: To report on the prevalence of consanguinity in each region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia including the variation in prevalence between urban and rural settlements.
Methods: The study was conducted over 2 years (2004-2005). A cross-sectional sample determined by multistage random probability sampling of Saudi households from each of the 13 regions of the Kingdom.
Objective: To establish reference growth charts for Saudi children and adolescents.
Methods: Multi-stage probability sampling of a cross-section of Saudi children and adolescents residing in all 13 regions of the Kingdom. Family interviews, and physical examinations of children and adolescents from birth to 19 years of age were conducted over a 2-year period (2004-2005).
Objective: To establish norms for penile size for normal full term Saudi newborns.
Methods: The length between the pubic ramus and the tip of the glans was measured in 379 normal full term Saudi newborns. An unmarked spatula was used where its edge was placed against the pubic ramus and the shaft of the penis was stretched to the point of increased resistance.
Objective: To review experiences of nutritional rickets and osteomalacia in school children and adolescents at King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Methods: Records of children and adolescents aged 6-18 years, seen at King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during the period January 1994 through to December 1999, who were diagnosed to have rickets or osteomalacia were reviewed. The diagnosis was based on clinical, biochemical and radiological data.