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Riaz Khan is a clinician-researcher whose work spans cardiovascular medicine and paediatric respiratory health, with a strong focus on conditions affecting vulnerable populations in South Africa. Affiliated with leading academic hospital settings, his scholarship reflects engagement with both adult and paediatric care, particularly in contexts shaped by infectious disease burden and chronic non-communicable disorders.
His cardiovascular research explores lipid management and evolving therapies for severe hypercholesterolaemia, including critical evaluation of LDL apheresis in the era of novel lipid-lowering agents. In paediatrics, he has examined airway microbiology in children with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, contributing evidence to guide empiric antibiotic strategies, especially in settings with high HIV prevalence.
Additional work on tuberculosis diagnostics in hospitalised children highlights an interest in improving clinical tools for complex cases involving HIV infection and malnutrition. Based on a limited body of available publications, his contributions demonstrate interdisciplinary strength, clinically grounded research questions, and a commitment to improving patient care in resource-constrained environments.
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