Publications by authors named "Salman Almansour"

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  • The study examined lipid profiles in young patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) at a hospital in Riyadh.
  • After pharmacological treatment, total cholesterol and LDL-C levels significantly decreased, though some patients showed an increase.
  • Post-liver transplantation, cholesterol levels dropped drastically, indicating it may be a more effective long-term treatment, despite potential risks and complications.
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Introduction Short stature is a common reason for referral to pediatric endocrinologists. A Saudi study highlights significant short stature prevalence, with parents exhibiting varied knowledge levels. Common normal variants of short stature are familial short stature, constitutional, and idiopathic short stature.

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