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Principles of TherapyTopical AntifungalsTopical medications have better
pharmacokinetics than their systemic counterparts. Hence, the combination is
expected to have better mycological clearance than systemic and topical alone. The combination should be from
different groups for wide coverage and also to prevent the emergence of resistance.
Dru...
American Journal of
Obstetrics & Gynecology:The levonorgestrel intrauterine system and combined oral
contraceptives are the two most commonly used non-surgical treatments for heavy
menstrual bleeding. However, there are limited data on their relative
effectiveness and on their impact on bleeding-specific quality of life.To compare the effec...
Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection: April 2023Of the four DENV serotypes (DENV-1
to DENV-4), DENV-2 and DENV-3 are frequently associated with severe secondary
dengue infections.Obesity is commonly associated with
numerous comorbidities and is a major health burden. According to WHO
guidelines, the dengue patients who have underly...
International Journal of Scientific Study (IJSS): May, 2020Superficial fungal infections are
caused by dermatophytes, non-dermatophytic molds, and commensal yeasts. According to published literature, the global prevalence rate of superficial
mycotic infection has been found to be 20–25%. The recent prevalence of
dermatophytosis in India ranges f...
Diabetes Care: May, 2023Type 2 diabetes is associated with
increased risk of microvascular and macrovascular disease, with the risk of
cardiovascular (CV) mortality more than double in people with type 2 diabetes
compared with those without. In the last decade, large dedicated
CV outcome trials in people with type 2 diabetes and at high risk or...
Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice: November
21, 2022The relationship between serum uric
acid levels and incident type 2 diabetes remains controversial.This cohort study assessed the
association between serum uric acid levels and the incidence of type 2 diabetes
in a Japanese population. TAKE-HOME MESSAGEThere was no significant
associati...
Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders: Published:
August 2021Endometriosis is a chronic disease
characterized by the presence of endometrium-like tissue outside the uterine
cavity, affecting women of reproductive age with pelvic pain and infertility deeply
affecting women’s health. The most common symptoms of
endometriosis are menstruat...
American Journal of Ophthalmology: Published May, 2023Glaucoma is a disease characterized
by progressive deterioration of the optic nerve and retinal nerve fiber
layer (RNFL) defect with corresponding visual field changes.Globally, both the prevalence of
chronic kidney disease (CKD) and glaucoma are rising rapidly. These 2 diseases
share a comm...
American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology: Published: April,
2023Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
(HDPs) are major causes of maternal and fetal morbidity and are associated with
future maternal risk of cardiovascular disease.Most existing data on hypertensive
disorders of pregnancy and short-term cardiovascular disease risks are limited
t...
American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology: Published: April,
2023Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
(HDPs) are major causes of maternal and fetal morbidity and are associated with
future maternal risk of cardiovascular disease.Most existing data on hypertensive
disorders of pregnancy and short-term cardiovascular disease risks are limited
t...
Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a
chronic common inflammatory skin disease, affecting 1-3% of the adult
population which is a common chronic erythematous scaly eruption usually seen
in areas rich in sebaceous glands, the scalp, face, chest, back, and flexural
areas.Malassezia yeasts have been
implicated in the pathogenesis of this disease. Antif...
JAMA Dermatology: Published November, 2022Despite the widespread use of
nutritional supplements and dietary interventions for treating hair loss, the
safety and effectiveness of available products remain unclear.The aim
of the study is to evaluate and compile the findings of all dietary
and nutritional interventions for treatment of hair loss a...
