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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: ACR Criteria

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: ACR Criteria

The American College of Rheumatology ( ACR ) established 11 criteria in 1982, which were revised in 1997 as a classificatory instrument to operationalise the definition of SLE in clinical trials. They were not intended to be used to diagnose individuals and do not do well in that capacity.
For the purpose of identifying patients for clinical studies, a person has …

Dengue and Leptospira reported in Kathmandu,Nepal

Dengue and Leptospira reported in Kathmandu,Nepal

Newspapers report Dengue and Leptospirosis in Kathmandu,Nepal

Two cases of dengue fever have been found in Kathmandu. Dengue is caused by dengue virus (DenV), a mosquito-borne flavivirus. It is transmitted by Aedes mosquitos.
“This is the first discovery of dengue fever in the Kathmandu Valley even though the disease was detected in the Tarai and inner-Tarai districts some five years ago,” …

Obesity complications: Associated Pathologies

Obesity complications: Associated Pathologies

Obesity can result in various Disorders and pathologies:
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Obesity , as known from various Studies, is an associated cause for increase in morbidity and mortality. There is  50–100% increase in risk of death from all causes compared to normal weight people, mostly due to cardiovascular causes. Mortality rates rise as obesity increases, particularly when obesity is associated with increased intraabdominal …

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