Disease-information
Mycoses Journal: Published on April 2021Dermatomycoses of zoophilic origin,
especially those caused by Trichophyton mentagrophytes, often pose considerable
therapeutic problems. This is reflected in the growing number of strains of
this species with resistance to terbinafine caused by a mutation in the
squalene epoxidase (SQLE) gene. TAKE HOME...
Diabetes Care Journal (ADA): August, 2023Early identification of patients
with type 2 diabetes who are at risk of kidney disease progression is
particularly important in the context of new glucose-lowering medications such
as sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor (Dapagliflozin, Canagliflozin,
Empagliflozin, Ertugliflozin) that can m...
International Journal of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology: Published 2021Abnormal uterine bleeding is defined
as any type of bleeding that is abnormal in volume, frequency, duration and
periodicity. Frequent complaints include heavy and prolonged menstrual
bleeding with or without pain, passage of clots, fatigue and lethargy. AUB is...
JAMA Psychiatry: August, 2022The postpartum period is critical
for mothers, children, and families, and approximately 10% to 15% of new
mothers experience postpartum depression (PPD), one of the most common
complications related to childbirth.PPD ranges from mild to severe
episodes and includes similar symptoms as major depression outside...
TAKE HOME MESSAGERequests
for thyroid tests are increasing, although in many cases clinical need is not
evident.If thyroid
dysfunction is suspected, measuring TSH alone is recommended as the first step.
Test T4 only when TSH is abnormal.Ultrasound
should be considered for patients with thyroid dysfunction and goitre (enlarged
thyroid) or palp...
PubMed Central: November, 2022Tinea versicolor is a common superficial fungal infection of
the skin with various clinical manifestations. This review aims to familiarize
physicians with the clinical features, diagnosis and management of tinea
versicolor.Tinea versicolor is caused by Malassezia species,
notably M. globosa, M....
Neurology: August, 2023Cumulative use of proton pump
inhibitors (PPIs) for more than 4.4 years is associated with an increased risk
for dementia, according to a study published in Neurology.TAKE-HOME MESSAGEThis study
evaluated whether the current and cumulative use of proton pump inhibitors
(PPIs) are associated with a higher risk of incident...
Infection and Drug Resistance Journal:Tinea is superficial fungal infections typically caused by
dermatophytes.Superficial fungal infections are widespread, with an
estimated worldwide prevalence of 20%–25%, and include tinea pedis (athlete’s
foot), tinea cruris (jock itch), and tinea corporis (ringworm), among othersTopical allylamine (terbinaf...
ADA Journal: Diabetes Care: July, 2023Diabetes can be diagnosed by demonstrating increased
concentrations of glucose in venous plasma or increased hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
in the blood. Glycemic control is monitored by the people with diabetes
measuring their own blood glucose with meters and/or with continuous
interstitial glucose monitorin...
Indian Journal of Pharmacology: Published: May, 2019Dermatophytic infections are the
common fungal infections aggravated by hot and humid climate. Terbinafine and Itraconazole
are commonly used oral antifungal agents for the same. However, resistance to
these drugs is being seen increasingly when used in the conventional doses and
duration. In...
JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association: July, 2019Subclinical hypothyroidism, defined
as an elevated serum thyrotropin (often referred to as thyroid-stimulating
hormone, or TSH) level with normal levels of free thyroxine (FT4) affects up to
10% of the adult population.Subclinical hypothyroidism may be categorized
as grade 1 when...
Diabetes
Care: Diabetes Journal: July, 2023Dietary sugars are associated with
various health issues, including overweight, obesity, cardiovascular diseases
(CVDs), and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Manufacturers have proposed
alternatives to reduce added sugars, notably by substituting artificial
sweeteners (e.g., aspartame, acesulfame potassium [K],...
