Thyrotoxic Crisis or Thyroid Storm : Management
AKA Hyperthyroid Crisis or Thyroid storm Presents as a life threatening exacerbation of Hyperthyroidism.Despite early recognition and treatement, mortality is still 10 % and upto […]
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Giardiasis: A cause of Chronic diarrhea and malabsorption
Introduction- Giardiasis is the Infection of the upper small intestine caused by a Flagellate Protozoan , Giardia lamblia ( aka G. intestinalis or G. duodenalis). […]
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Unfractioned Heparin and Low Molecular Weight Heparins
Unfractioned Heparin- Unfractioned Heparin- is derived from porcine intestinal mucosa or bovine lung tissue. UFH catalyzises that inactivation of thrombin and factor Xa by inhibiting […]
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Staying Motivated with Exercise you Love to Do
Staying stress-free is not always easy in today’s world. We have responsibilities with work, family, social pressure and taking the time to meet our own […]
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I’m Legend : Cure for Cancer goes Wrong
I’m Legend is a Sci-fi Movie based on a Medical theme. How a mutated airborne infective virus can cause unimaginable casualty has been shown. In […]
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ASHERMAN: Causes Acquired Anomaly Secondary to Surgery Hysterosalpingography confirms diagnosis Endometrial damage/ Eugonadotropic Repeated uterine trauma Missed Menses Adhesions Normal estrogen and progesterone “Increased Maternal […]
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Basic Terminologies in Dermatology
Description of Primary Skin Lesions Macule: A flat, colored lesion, <2 cm in diameter, not raised above the surface of the surrounding skin. A “freckle,” […]
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Risk factors, Diagnosis and Nutritional planning for Diabetes
Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus 1. Family history of diabetes 2. Obesity (BMI 25 kg/m2) 3. Habitual physical inactivity 4. Race/ethnicity (e.g., African […]
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Smoking : A Costly choice
Smoking is number one cause of preventable premature death in the United states. Percentage of US poplation that smokes comes to around 25% with Male […]
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