Disease-information
Threatened miscarriage is the most common complication in the
first half of pregnancy affecting 20-25% of women. Diagnosis of threatened
miscarriage is established when there is a viable pregnancy with vaginal
bleeding and a closed cervix.
Any woman who presents with threatened miscarriage;
ultrasound imaging is performed to ascertain th...
ADA Diabetes Care Journal:
Metformin
is the recommended first-line pharmacotherapy for patients with type 2 diabetes,
but most patients will ultimately require additional therapies to maintain
glycemic control.
Maintaining
intensive glucose control early in the disease process may lead to legacy
benefits that persist beyond the per...
Journal of the Women’s Health: Published on April 2021
Endometriosis is an
estrogen-dependent, inflammatory condition marked anatomically by the presence
of extrauterine lesions containing endometrial glands and stroma. Affecting an
estimated 6%–10% of women, endometriosis is one of the most common gynecologic
conditions among reproduct...
PubMed Central: Published: July, 2021
Urticaria is a frequent, mast cell–driven disease that
presents with wheals, angioedema, or both. The lifetime prevalence for acute
urticaria is approximately 20%.
Chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) is a common skin condition
characterized by the appearance of recurrent wheals and/or angioede...
A Systematic Review and
Meta-analysisGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic digestive
disorder resulting from the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus that
is often accompanied by troublesome symptoms of heartburn, acid regurgitation,
or other extra-esophageal symptoms such as chest pain, chronic cough,
hoarseness or glob...
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG 2021): Sequencing of
Stool Samples technology eliminates need for endoscopic gastric biopsyHelicobacter
pylori is a major human pathogen for which increasing antibiotic
resistance constitutes a serious threat to human health. Antimicrobial
resistance is an ever-growing problem for successful eradication...
The Journal of Laryngology &
OtologyThyroidectomy
is one of the most common interventions in general and endocrine surgery for
patients with hyperthyroidism, goiter, thyroid nodules or thyroid cancer.Post-operative
hypocalcaemia is a recognized complication of thyroid surgery. The most common cause of acute symptomatic hypocalcemia in hospitali...
TAKE-HOME MESSAGEAbout 80%
of pregnant women suffer from gestational reflux disease. Most
interventions are based on a “step-up” approach that begins with lifestyle
modifications. If the
symptoms persist despite lifestyle modification, a medical intervention can be
considered.
Antacids,
alginates and sucralfate are the first-line t...
The American Journal of
Gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal
reflux disease (GERD) continues to be among the most common diseases seen by
gastroenterologists, surgeons, and primary care physicians.
GERD is
the condition in which the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus
results in symptoms and/or complications. GERD is defined b...
Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology:
TAKE-HOME MESSAGE
This study reviewed
published literature regarding the ophthalmic manifestations of
COVID-19. Findings revealed that eye pain was caused by conjunctivitis,
episcleritis, scleritis, and optic neuritis, and headache was the result
of trigeminal nerve invasion and vascular effects. These mani...
Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology:
TAKE-HOME MESSAGE
This study reviewed
published literature regarding the ophthalmic manifestations of
COVID-19. Findings revealed that eye pain was caused by conjunctivitis,
episcleritis, scleritis, and optic neuritis, and headache was the result
of trigeminal nerve invasion and vascular effects. These mani...
Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
TAKE-HOME MESSAGE
This review presents best practice
advice statements to help healthcare providers in the treatment of patients
with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
To optimize care and response,
diagnostic testing should be personalized and management should be tailored to
the ind...
