Disease-information
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...
From The Journal of Infectious Diseases and
The British Medical Journal:
Sepsis mortality has improved
following advancements in early recognition and standardized management, including
emphasis on early administration of appropriate antimicrobials. However,
guidance regarding antimicrobial duration in sepsis is surprisingly limited....
Take Home Messages:
Derangement in calcium homeostasis
is common in nephrotic syndrome (NS). It is asuumed that low serum total
calcium and vitamin D levels are due to loss of protein-bound calcium and
vitamin D. But it is unclear if free calcium and free vitamin D levels are
truly low.
The guideline is lacking with
regards to calci...
Proton
pump inhibitors (PPIs) are among the most commonly used medications in the
world. Developed for the treatment and prevention of acid-mediated upper
gastrointestinal conditions, these agents are being used increasingly for
indications where their benefits are less certain.
PPI over prescription
imposes an economic cost and contri...
