Chronic venous stasis ulcer
Essentials of Dx: chronic venous stasis ulcer History of varicosities, thrombophlebitis, or postphlebitic syndrome. Irregular ulceration, often on the medial...
Cardiac cysticercosis
CNS cysticercosis is the most clinically important manifestation of cysticercosis. The encystment of larvae can occur in almost any tissue,...
Probiotics improve Pregnancy induced nausea and vomiting
Researchers from the UC Davis School of Medicine studied 32 pregnant participants for 16 days, they were prescribed probiotic capsule...
Universal food additive Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) alters the gut microbiota
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) is a synthetic compound widely used as a food additive or emulsifier which enhances texture and promotes shelf...
Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)
Essentials of Dx: Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) Stevens-Johnson syndrome vs toxic epidermal necrolysis Stevens-Johnson syndrome: Less than 10% BSA detachment....
Mitochondria: first line defense in sensing DNA stress
The number of mitochondria varies from 100 to 1000s in various cells & are packed with small circular DNA called...
5,700-year-old whole genome extracted from the ancient chewing gum
A 5,700-year-old human genome and oral microbiome were extracted from the chewed pitch, an artifact other than bones during archaeological...
Megacolon
Megacolon is a congenital or acquired enlargement of the entire colon or a part of the colon. Presentation: constipation, bloating,...
Vitiligo
Differential Dx: vitiligo Vitiligo usually presents with larger periorificial and acral lesions and is also characterized by total (not partial) depigmentation....
Ulcerative colitis
Essentials of Dx: ulcerative colitis Bloody diarrhea. Lower abdominal cramps and fecal urgency. Anemia, low serum albumin. Negative stool studies for...
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