Publications by authors named "Ahmed Alhamrani"
Background: Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia (FHH) is a hypercalcemic syndrome that is usually characterized by uncomplicated hypercalcemia and normal longevity. The inheritance pattern is autosomal dominant with high penetrance, and it affects both men and women equally. FHH is caused by mutations that disturb the normal functioning of the calcium-sensing receptor () gene.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffectiveness of Insulin Pump Therapy Versus Multiple Daily Injections for Glycemic Control and Rate of Diabetic Ketoacidosis Among Children With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.
Cureus
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- * A study comparing continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) to multiple daily injections (MDI) in children with type 1 diabetes in Saudi Arabia found higher average HbA1c levels in those using MDI, indicating worse glycemic control.
- * Despite the difference in HbA1c levels, the rates of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) were similar between the two methods, suggesting the need for longer follow-up studies to assess the long-term impacts of these insulin delivery methods.
Microcephalic primordial dwarfism is a group of disorders that result in growth restriction and multiple morbidities. The condition is subdivided into three categories, with microcephalic osteodysplastic primordial dwarfism type II (MOPDII) being the most prevalent. Globally, only a few cases have been reported, with only available information about these disorders described in the literature.
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