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...
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...
What are the indications of surgery in hyperparathyroidism?
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...
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:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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?
Criteria Magnesium Glycinate Magnesium Bisglycinate Chemical Structure Magnesium bound to one glycine molecule...
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...
Pituitary adenyl cyclase-activating polypeptide (PACAP) are neuropeptides. After CGRP antagonists and monoclonal antibodies targeting CGRP receptors, PACAP are newer targets for migraine headache....
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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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...
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...
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...
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...