Publications by authors named "David B N Lim"
Approach to the Patient With Suspected Silver-Russell Syndrome.
J Clin Endocrinol Metab
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Silver-Russell syndrome (SRS) is diagnosed based on specific criteria, where scoring 4 out of 6 points suggests genetic testing is needed.
- Most SRS cases are linked to changes in chromosomes, but some rarer genetic causes are also identified.
- It's important for doctors to recognize related conditions that may look like SRS but have different genetic reasons, so patients can get the right care more quickly.
Article Synopsis
- A baby was born healthy but started bleeding from its belly button and the usual treatments didn’t work.
- The baby then got really weak because of the blood loss, but tests showed no problems at first.
- Later, doctors discovered the baby had a rare condition that affects blood clotting and started special monthly treatments to help.
Advances in Diagnosis and Management of Childhood Osteoporosis.
J Clin Res Pediatr Endocrinol
December 2022
Childhood osteoporosis leads to increased propensity to fracture, and thus is an important cause of morbidity, pain and healthcare utilisation. Osteoporosis in children may be caused by a primary bone defect or secondary to an underlying medical condition and/or its treatment. Primary osteoporosis is rare, but there is an increasing number of children with risk factors for secondary osteoporosis.
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