Medullary Thyroid Cancer and vocal cord paralysis Overview Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) is a rare form of thyroid cancer that affects only 3-5% of all thyroid cancer cases in the United States. While the prognosis for MTC is generally good, there is a chance of vocal cord paralysis (VCP) due to the
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macular edema therapy using dexamethasone nanoparticle suspension
macular edema therapy using dexamethasone nanoparticle suspension PURPOSE To determine the effectiveness and safety of a new topical nanoparticle dexamethasone ophthalmic suspension OCS-01 (Oculis SA, Lausanne, Switzerland) in the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME). STUDY BACKGROUND Diabetic macular edema (DME) is the main cause of visual impairment in patients with diabetic retinopathy (DR).
Satiation And Satiety: An Overview And Clinical Calculator
Satiation And Satiety: An Overview And Clinical Calculator Satiation and satiety are often confused and used interchangeably, though both are physiologically and behaviorally different sensations. Satiation describes the series of processes that cause one to stop eating. Governed by hormones and gastric stretch receptors, satiation occurs during an eating episode and
Bone Mineral Density Screening Combined with Mammogram
Improving Bone Mineral Density Screening by Using Digital X-Radiogrammetry (DXR) Combined With Mammography Bone Mineral Density: THE STUDY Osteoporosis is often underdiagnosed and undertreated, especially in women. In Australia, 2 in 5 women aged 50 or over will experience fragility fractures. Fractures associated with reduced bone mineral density (BMD) may cause disability
bone mineral density in type 1 diabetes mellitus
bone mineral density in type 1 diabetes mellitus The Study Bone mineral density of patients suffering from type 1 diabetes mellitus is often reduced due to impaired insulin secretion. However, it is unclear whether the rate of bone mineral density reduction is affected by the type 1 diabetes mellitus subtype. The objective
Lifestyle changes for Hypoglycemia prevention
Lifestyle changes for Hypoglycemia prevention Overview of the Study This study seeks to understand the link between a combination of lifestyle changes and the risk of severe hypoglycemia (SH) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Health screening of all ages and genders of the T2DM patient population could be used to identify
thyroid malignancy and serum calcitonin
thyroid malignancy and serum calcitonin Overview Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) is a rare type of thyroid cancer. It’s known to have poorer outcomes than differentiated thyroid cancer. In this article, the researchers aimed to identify areas for improvement in the preoperative evaluation of patients with possible MTC in a high-volume endocrine surgery
Thymoma Case Report: Entire-Tumor Calcification
Thymoma Case Report: Entire-Tumor Calcification Background Thymoma is a type of anterior mediastinal tumor that is quite common. It represents around 50% of anterior mediastinal masses and around 20-30% of all types of mediastinal tumors. Thymomas are hard to distinguish between invasive or encapsulated types. Thymomas often affects patients in their middle ages.
Cardiac Effects and Risks Among Thyroid Cancer Patients
Patient Education This article is tailored for patients. Refer your patients to this article for them to learn more about their condition. Cardiac Effects and Risks Among Thyroid Cancer Patients There are various types of thyroid cancer. They may not show initial symptoms and grow gradually. Other types develop aggressively and may
Extrapontine Myelinolysis and Pituitary Tumor Apoplexy in Pregnancy
Extrapontine Myelinolysis and Pituitary Tumor Apoplexy in Pregnancy Background Pituitary tumor apoplexy (PTA) is an uncommon but potentially fatal clinical emergency resulting from abrupt ischemic infarction or hemorrhage of the pituitary tumor. A variety of precipitating factors has been linked to PTA, including pregnancy. However, gestational pituitary apoplexy is limited to isolated
