Publications by authors named "Suhaib Ghurab"
Article Synopsis
- An eight-year-old Saudi girl with Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) was studied, showing symptoms like obesity, polydactyly, developmental delays, and cognitive challenges due to a specific gene mutation.
- The case emphasizes the importance of genetic testing and a multidisciplinary approach for managing BBS, including surgical interventions and tailored educational support.
- It also discusses the potential of setmelanotide as a new treatment for obesity linked to BBS, highlighting advancements in personalized medicine for genetic disorders.
Background And Purpose: To determine the common precipitating factors for breakthrough seizures in children with epilepsy.
Methods: This retrospective study reviewed the charts of children with epilepsy who were followed up in the pediatric neurology clinic of King Fahad Hospital in Al-Baha region, Saudi Arabia, between January 2015 and August 2022. Children between 1 to 14 years of age who had epilepsy, as per the International League Against Epilepsy definition and received anti-seizure medication with a seizure-free period of at least 2 months before breakthrough seizure episode, were included in the study.