Disease-information
JAMA Dermatology: Published on September 28, 2022With worldwide emergence of recalcitrant and resistant
dermatophytosis, itraconazole is increasingly being used as the first-line drug
for treatment of tinea corporis/cruris (TCC). Apparent inadequacy with low doses has led to empirical use
of higher doses and antifungal combinations.This study ai...
American Journal of Ophthalmology: Published on December, 2022In this study, the analysis of
characteristics of patients with diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) and
their association with the development of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and dementia
revealed.TAKE-HOME MESSAGEThe presence of Diabetic Retinopathy
(DR) for >5 years was significantl...
American Journal of Ophthalmology: Published on December, 2022In this study, the analysis of
characteristics of patients with diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) and
their association with the development of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and dementia
revealed.TAKE-HOME MESSAGEThe presence of Diabetic Retinopathy
(DR) for >5 years was significantl...
The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology: Published on
February, 2023Metformin is increasingly being
used during pregnancy, with potentially adverse long-term effects on children. This study aimed to examine
adiposity in children of women with type 2 diabetes from the Metformin in Women
with Type 2 Diabetes in Pregnancy (MiTy) trial, with and withou...
The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology: Published on
February, 2023Metformin is increasingly being
used during pregnancy, with potentially adverse long-term effects on children. This study aimed to examine
adiposity in children of women with type 2 diabetes from the Metformin in Women
with Type 2 Diabetes in Pregnancy (MiTy) trial, with and withou...
BMJ Journals: Gut: Published on March, 2023Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is
a chronic immune-mediated disease of the bowel, comprising two main subtypes:
Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC).There is an increasing incidence of
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for which environmental factors is suspected.
Antibiotics have been ass...
Effect of SGLT2 Inhibitors on Kidney and CV Events in Patients with Advanced Diabetic Kidney Disease
Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice: Published
on December,
2022Sodium-Glucose Transport Protein 2
(SGLT2) Inhibitors also called gliflozins are a class of medicine used to lower
high blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Medicines in the
SGLT2 inhibitor class include Canagliflozin, Dapagliflozin, Empagliflozin, Ertugli...
FRONTLINE MEDICAL NEWS – Dr.
Boni E. Elewski.Luliconazole
(NULIZA ®) has something unique
to offer when it comes to treating tinea pedis. This is an azole drug, meaning
it is broad spectrum and kills dermatophytes, yeast, and molds. Also, like all
azoles, it has some antibacterial activity.
The generic Luliconazole
(NULIZA ®) is approved f...
eClinicalMedicine Journal: The LANCET: Published on December, 2022Gram-negative bacteremia is common
in both community and health care settings, with a significant increase in
incidence described for some Gram-negative bacteria in recent years.Prolonged duration of antibiotic
therapy for such common infections may lead to increased resistance em...
The New England Journal of Medicine: Published on December, 2022Hypertension increases the risk of complications and death
from cardiovascular disease. Thiazide diuretics are first-line
antihypertensive agents that lower blood pressure and prevent adverse
cardiovascular outcomes. Early studies suggested that chlorthalidone was superior to
hydro...
The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM): Published on July 6, 2017
Endometriosis is a chronic,
estrogen-dependent, inflammatory condition that is characterized by the
implantation of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus and affects 6 to 10%
of women of reproductive age.
Symptoms:
Endometriosis symptoms include
dysmenorrhe...
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG): Published on
May 2022TAKE HOME MESSAGE:Endometriosis is a benign uterine
disorder characterized by menstrual pain and infertility, deeply affecting
women’s health. It is a chronic disease and requires a long term management.
Hormonal drugs are currently the most used for the medical tr...
