Publications by authors named "Awad Al Shahrani"
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- Hypothyroid patients on levothyroxine face challenges with medication adherence during Ramadan due to fasting, leading to a study on the best administration times.
- The study found that compliance was lowest when taking the medication 3-4 hours after the iftar meal, while most patients preferred taking it 30 minutes before iftar.
- Results showed a significant increase in TSH and FT4 levels after Ramadan, but the timing of levothyroxine intake did not affect these hormone levels, suggesting flexibility in administration timing.
Background: Osteoporosis is characterized by a decrease in bone mineral density, thereby increasing the risk of pathological fractures. It is a common complication of chronic kidney disease. However, there is limited local data on the prevalence of osteoporosis in end-stage renal disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is on the rise in Saudi Arabia. Management of T1DM is crucial in curbing the economic burden of this disease. Studies on insulin pump issues are scarce in the region.
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