Case report: familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia.

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.

Lifestyle factors and macro- and micro-vascular complications among people with type 2 diabetes in Saudi Arabia.

Aims: The aim of this study is to identify lifestyle factors that place people with type 2 diabetes in Saudi Arabia at a greater risk of macro- and microvascular complications.

Methods: A survey was conducted among adults with type 2 diabetes who attended diabetes centres in three major cities in Saudi Arabia. Participants were interviewed and their medical files were reviewed for lab test results and documented comorbidities.

Compliance to hepatitis B vaccination and subsequent development of seroprotection among health care workers of a tertiary care center of Saudi Arabia.

Background: There is lack of reliable data on compliance to hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccine and development of seroprotective levels of antibodies among health care workers (HCWs) from the countries with high HBV endemicity such as Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to assess the compliance with HBV vaccine and subsequent levels of seroprotection among HCWs of a large tertiary care center of the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.

Methods: All the HCWs (n = 1302) involved in direct patient care, including 374 (28.