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Autoimmune diseases, characterized by an inflammatory
autoimmune response to self-tissues, are the third leading cause of morbidity
in the industrialized world and a leading cause of mortality among women.
Autoimmune diseases (including rheumatoid arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica,
autoimmune thyroid disease, and psoriasis) are chronic conditio...
The role of CalciumCalcium is a
key structural component of bone and is built into bone as a mineral complex
that includes calcium and phosphate. Calcium is a major building-block of bone
– the skeleton houses 99% of the body’s calcium stores. The calcium
in bones also acts as a reservoir for maintaining calcium levels in the blood,
which is n...
The role of CalciumCalcium is a
key structural component of bone and is built into bone as a mineral complex
that includes calcium and phosphate. Calcium is a major building-block of bone
– the skeleton houses 99% of the body’s calcium stores. The calcium
in bones also acts as a reservoir for maintaining calcium levels in the blood,
which is n...
The American Journal of GastroenterologyTAKE-HOME MESSAGE
In a study evaluating sleep position and nocturnal
gastroesophageal reflux, the sleep positions of 57 individuals referred
for ambulatory pH impedance were measured and analyzed. The left lateral
position was associated with significantly shorter acid exposure time than...
TAKE-HOME MESSAGE
A systematic review of the literature published
between January 1991 and March 2020 was used to update the 1996 American
Academy of Neurology practice parameter that provided considerations for
discontinuing antiseizure medications in affected patients.
The authors of this update developed 14
reco...
This clinical practice guideline
for the evaluation and diagnosis of chest pain provides recommendations and
algorithms for clinicians to assess and diagnose chest pain in adult patients.The “2021
AHA/ACC/ASE/CHEST/SAEM/SCCT/SCMR Guideline for the Evaluation and Diagnosis of
Chest Pain” provides recommendations based on contemporary evidence on...
DIET, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND BEHAVIORAL
THERAPY
Diet, physical activity, and
behavioral therapy designed to achieve and maintain >5% weight loss
should be prescribed for patients with type 2 diabetes who are overweight
or obese and ready to achieve weight loss.
Such interventions should be high
intensity (≥16 sessi...
Worldwide, cardiovascular diseases
(CVDs) Source are one of the leading causes of death. Every year, an estimated
17.9 million people around the world die as a result of complications from
heart diseases. For context, this means that CVDs are responsible for 32% of
all deaths globally.Prior studies Source show that
various factors — such as se...
Dyspepsia is defined as having one
or more symptoms of epigastric pain, burning, postprandial fullness, or early
satiation. Bloating and nausea often coexist
with dyspepsia but are nonspecific and are thus not included in its definition.
Heartburn is also excluded from diagnostic symptom criteria for dyspepsia since
it is thought to primarily...
Cefuroxime is a 2nd generation cephalosporin group of broad-spectrum β-lactam
antibiotic.Clavulanic acid is a
beta lactamase inhibitor used to enhance the effectiveness of beta lactam
antibiotics.Cefuroxime and Clavulanic Acid: A
combination of cefuroxime and ß -lactamase inhibitor (Clavulanic acid) for the
treatment of various bacterial infec...
Calcium and vitamin D supplements
needs for prevention of osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures. There is
evidence of significant benefit in people at risk of deficiency.For individuals who cannot get
enough calcium through their diets, supplements may be beneficial. These should
be limited to 500-600 mg per day and it is generally recommende...
Physical Examination
Causes of chest pain are numerous; the initial evaluation
should focus on those that are life-threatening, such as ACS, PE, aortic
dissection, and esophageal rupture, to facilitate rapid implementation of
appropriate treatment. Specific clues can be helpful. Chest tenderness on
palpation or pain with inspiration markedly...
