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Genetic mutations associated with neonatal diabetes mellitus in Omani patients.
Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM - 26 Jan 2018
Al Senani Aisha, Hamza Nishath, Al Azkawi Hanan, Al Kharusi Manal, Al Sukaiti Nashat, Al Badi Maryam, Al Yahyai Moza, Johnson Matthew, De Franco Elisa, Flanagan Sarah, Hattersley Andrew, Ellard Sian, Mula-Abed Waad-Allah
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BACKGROUND: Neonatal diabetes mellitus (NDM) is a rare disorder worldwide where diabetes is diagnosed in the first 6 months of life. However, Oman has a relatively high incidence of NDM. METHODS: In this study, we investigated the genetic etiologies underlying NDM and their prevalence in Oman. We collected a cohort of 24 NDM patients, with and without genetic diagnosis, referred to our center from 2007 to 2015....
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