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What are the clinical indications for various PET scan modalities and their tracers?
Author: owner, 5 days ago

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a powerful imaging modality that uses radiotracers to evaluate metabolic, functional, and molecular processes in the body. Different PET tracers are tailored to s...


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Reserpine: A New Hope for Inherited Blinding Diseases
Author: Dr. Ahmed Farhan, 4 weeks ago

A recent NIH animal study has shown promising results for repurposing reserpine, an old antihypertensive drug, in preventing vision loss in retinitis pigmentosa (RP) — a rare, inherited blinding...


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Hyperparathyroidism: High Calcium and Low Phosphate
Author: Maria, 3 years ago

What are the indications of surgery in hyperparathyroidism?


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Could Chili Be the Key to Preventing Gestational Diabetes?
Author: owner, 1 month ago

A recent study suggests that eating chili once a month may lower the risk of gestational diabetes by half! Researchers found that pregnant women who consumed chili had a 3.5% risk of developing the co...


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Insulin Pumps: Key Tips for Safe Use at Home
Author: owner, 1 month ago

Insulin pumps offer a flexible and effective way to manage blood sugar levels without frequent injections. However, safe use requires preparation and regular monitoring. Key considerations include:...


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What Should a Doctor Do After a Needle Prick from an HIV-Infected Individual?
Author: owner, 2 months ago

Accidental needle pricks pose a serious risk of occupational exposure to HIV. Immediate action is critical to minimize the likelihood of infection. Here’s a step-by-step guide for healthcare pro...


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FDA Approved First Rapid-Acting Insulin Biosimilar to Novolog!
Author: Dr. Ahmed Farhan, 2 months ago

The FDA has approved Merilog (insulin aspart-szjj), the FIRST rapid-acting insulin biosimilar to Novolog, for glycemic control in adults and children with diabetes. 🙌 This is a game-changer for milli...


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Can Fish Oil Reverse Insulin Resistance? New Study Brings Hope for Diabetes Management
Author: Dr. Ahmed Farhan, 2 months ago

A groundbreaking study from Brazil has revealed that fish oil supplementation may help reduce insulin resistance—even in non-obese individuals. This discovery challenges the common belief that i...


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Antibiotics: When to Use Them, When to Skip Them, and How to Stay Safe?
Author: owner, 2 months ago

Antibiotics are lifesaving medications, but they’re not a cure-all. Understanding when they help—and when they don’t—can protect your health and prevent dangerous antibiotic...


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Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Vs Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Author: owner, 3 months ago

Here is a comparison of Hodgkin and Non Hodgkin Lymphoma: 1. Cellular Characteristics HL: Presence of Reed-Sternberg cells (large, binucleated cells with owl-eye appearance). NHL: No Reed-S...


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Interpret LFTs (Liver Function Tests)
Author: owner, 3 months ago

these are the LFTs of a pregnant woman. ALT: 3096 AST: 5712 Alkaline Phosphatase: 280 How do you interpret these results? What investigations should be done next to find out the cause?


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Magnesium Glycinate Vs Magnesium Bisglycinate
Author: owner, 5 months ago

Criteria Magnesium Glycinate Magnesium Bisglycinate Chemical Structure Magnesium bound to one glycine molecule...


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The Importance of Nizonide 500mg in Modern Medicine
Author: Dr Elizabeth Blackburn, 6 months ago

Nizonide 500 mg, containing the active ingredient Nitazoxanide, has become a vital tool in modern medicine for treating protozoal infections like giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis. Effective against...


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Pituitary Adenyl Cyclase-activating Polypeptide (PACAP)
Author: Dr. Ahmed Farhan, 6 months ago

Pituitary adenyl cyclase-activating polypeptide (PACAP) are neuropeptides. After CGRP antagonists and monoclonal antibodies targeting CGRP receptors, PACAP are newer targets for migraine headache....


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Scleroderma Like Features But Negative Autoimmune Workup
Author: owner, 8 months ago

A young man with scleroderma like skin, chronic non-healing ulcers, and chronic osteomyelitis (for the past 12 years) has been admitted in our ward. The patient has a strong family history of simil...


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Adrenal hyperplasia vs adrenal adenoma
Author: Dr fatima ali shah, 3 years ago

0 | Adrenal hyperplasia | adrenal adenoma 1 | Bilateral | Unilaterlal 2 | Medically treated | Surgically treated 3 | - | Supression of ACTh  


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How to Monitor the Response to Treatment in a Patient with Addison's Disease?
Author: owner, 8 months ago

In patients with Addison's disease, proper corticosteroid replacement therapy is essential to manage their condition and prevent adrenal crises. Monitoring the adequacy of this therapy involves...


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PPI-Induced Thrombocytopenia
Author: owner, 8 months ago

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely used for the treatment of acid-related disorders such as GERD, peptic ulcers, and Barrett's esophagus. While generally considered safe, there is a growi...


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Enhanced Detection of Colorectal Cancer Using mSDC2 Stool Test
Author: owner, 8 months ago

A recent prospective, multicenter study highlights the potential of the syndecan-2 methylation (mSDC2) stool-based test to significantly improve colorectal cancer (CRC) and advanced colorectal neoplas...


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What is Phosphate Diabetes?
Author: owner, 8 months ago

Phosphate diabetes is a condition characterized by excessive phosphate loss through the urine due to reduced phosphate reabsorption in the kidneys. This leads to low phosphate levels in the blood (hyp...


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