Sanjad-Sakati Syndrome, also referred to as Hypoparathyroidism-Retardation-Dysmorphism Syndrome or Middle East was first reported in Saudi Arabia 1988 and later a definitive report by (Sanjad et al.) 1991. It is rare autosomal recessive condition almost exclusively the Arab population. The characterized an extensive array of symptoms, including congenital hypoparathyroidism, severe growth devel...

Some, albeit not all studies on the relationship between intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) and female pubertal development have found an earlier and rapidly progressing puberty as well as concomitant disorders of related functional systems such as polycystic ovary syndrome and short stature. These pubertal changes are part of a growing list of IUGR-related diseases, which includes non-insu...

Rationale Birthweight is one of the most sensitive – and also one of the most important – measures of the well-being of children. Weight at birth is directly influenced by the general level of health status of the mother. In developing countries, especially, maternal nutrition is one of the most important determinants of birthweight. Three aspects are of particular importance: inadequate matern...

Management of intrauterine growth retardation is an important issue in obstetric practice. Since the introduction of Doppler ultrasonography, the problems associated with screening, diagnosing, monitoring, and identifying foetuses at risk have decreased in recent years. Owing to the use of Doppler ultrasonography, there is now a trend towards early delivery.