GFR Calculations- Accepted formula
Estimated values A number of formulae have been devised to estimate GFR or Ccr values on the basis of serum creatinine levels. Estimated creatinine clearance […]
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Vitamin D deficiency and Chronic muscle pain
Introduction: Chronic widespread muscle pain is very prevalent in general population. Many studies have been done to identify its reason and hypovitaminosis d is one […]
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Acute Peritoneal Dialysis
Indications in acute renal failure Absolute: 1) Severe fluid overload with CCF 2) Severe hyperkalemia unresponsive to medical Rx or with ECG changes 3) Severe […]
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Management of Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis or RPGN
Rapidly progressive is characterized by the histopathologic finding of crescents in the majority of glomeruli. The natural history in most forms is rapid progression to […]
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Understanding Lupus: Evaluation and Management
In the previous article, we tried to understand how SLE patients present and when to suspect it. Most of the time, the disease just keeps […]
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Understanding Lupus: For Beginners
WHAT IS LUPUS? Lupus or systemic lupus erythrematosus (SLE) is an inflammatory connective tissue disease affecting multipe organs of the body. SLE is a type […]
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Alcoholic Liver Disease or ALD
Alcohol is a toxic substance to the liver and remains one of the most common causes of chronic liver disease.. The spectrum of ALD is […]
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Rabies : Facts, Features and management Guidelines
Rabies Rabies is a zoonotic disease of warm-blooded animals is caused by a Rhabdovirus belonging to Lyssavirus. It is a bullet-shaped virus. Mode of transmission- […]
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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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