The DGSMC would like to express deep gratitude to all who have participated in preparing and reviewing this Guideline, including those who drafted and submitted their comments and feedback.

These task force members are:

• Dr. Humaid Awadh Al-Wahshi, Sr. Consultant Rheumatologist at Royal Hospital, MoH.

• Dr. Salim Said Al-Qasabi, Sr. Consultant Endocrinologist at Nahdha Hospital, MoH.

• Dr. Najat Rashid Al-Harthi, Consultant Endocrinologist, National Diabetes and Endocrine Center, MoH.

• Dr. Zaima Yousuf Al-Rawahi, General Physician at Department of Hospital Affairs & Specialized medical centers, Directorate General of Specialized Medical Care (DGSMC), MoH.

• Dr. Abdullah Ali Al-Ajmi, Sr. Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Khoula Hospital, MoH.

• Dr. Maryiam Abdullah Al-Waili, Director of the Department of Supportive Services, Directorate General of Specialized Medical Care (DGSMC), MoH.

• Dr. Maryiam Salim Al-Shabibi, Consultant Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Royal Hospital, MoH.

• Dr. Shadha Saud Al-Raisi, Director of Non-Communicable Diseases, Directorate General of Primary Health Care, MoH.

• Mr. Salam Salim Al-Rashidi, Head of Medical Laboratory Services Department, Department of Diagnostic Services, Directorate General of Specialized Medical Care (DGSMC), MoH.

• Ms. Amal Mohammed Al-Lawati, Sr. Specialist Radiographer, Khoula Hospital.

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