Women continue to shape healthcare through their contributions across clinical care, research, leadership, and community engagement. On International Women’s Day, in line with this year’s theme “Accelerate Action,” we invited women professionals from the healthcare community to share their perspectives. Their reflections explore two important quest

A 3 year old child is brought with complaints of fever predominantly occurring at night for several days. There is no clear history of acute respiratory symptoms, gastrointestinal complaints, or recent infections. On examination, the child appears pale. Laboratory investigations reveal the following findings: The laboratory profile demonstrates sig

Introduction: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common congenital anomaly and frequently requires long-term medical follow-up and family involvement in care (1). Despite significant advances in diagnosis and treatment, CHD frequently represents a chronic condition that requires long-term management and ongoing patient and family education

Introduction Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common congenital anomaly and a major contributor to infant and childhood morbidity worldwide (1). Early and accurate diagnosis is essential to enable timely intervention, prevent disease progression, and improve long-term outcomes [1]. To support consistent and effective clinical practice, pr

Introduction: Congenital heart defects (CHD) represent the most common structural abnormalities present at birth and remain a leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality worldwide (1). These defects can impair normal blood flow and oxygen delivery, with critical congenital heart defects (CCHD) often requiring surgical or catheter-based interven

Introduction: Congenital heart diseases (CHDs) are the most common birth defects, affecting approximately 8–12 per 1,000 live births, with nearly 20% requiring early intervention (1). In many pediatric populations, delayed presentation is common and often accompanied by malnutrition and recurrent infections, posing management challenges distinct fr

Introduction: A 9-year-old girl, with a genetic confirmation of Dravet syndrome, continued to experience persistent generalized tonic-clonic seizures despite being treated with various antiseizure medications, including valproate, clobazam, and fenfluramine. Initially, her seizure frequency was around eight generalized tonic-clonic seizures each mo

Join our upcoming webinar on Pediatric and Adult Cases in Lysosomal Storage Diseases, featuring expert-led panel discussions and real-world case insights. Chaired by Dr. Amal Mohammed Abdullah Alhashem and Dr. Aaisha Ibrahim Al Balushi, the program includes case presentations by Dr. Mahmoud Nezar M. Almutadares, Dr. Nuha Naser AlZaabi, Dr. Ahmed Kh

Introduction: Congenital heart disease represents the most common cause of heart failure in infants and children in developed countries (1). Medical and surgical advances in congenital heart disease have led to increased survival over the last two decades (1). Non-pharmacological disease management in congenital heart disease primarily involves per