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
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Cochlear Implants and Vestibular Screening
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Aprocitentan in resistant hypertension
Aprocitentan in resistant hypertension Since the 1960s, modern studies of hypertension and the availability of antihypertensive drugs have significantly improved blood pressure control. However, it has reached a plateau in high-income countries in the past decade. Many patients who have uncontrolled BP despite three antihypertensive treatments at optimal dose and from
Predicting cardiovascular disease with body mass index
Predicting cardiovascular disease with Body Mass Index BMI and CVD: An Introduction Obesity, as indexed by the high body mass index (BMI), is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). About 60 - 80% of patients with CVD are overweight. However, there are mixed findings on the effect of decreasing BMI
Obesity Screening to Predict Hot Flashes
Obesity Screening to Predict Hot Flashes Vasomotor symptoms (VMS) include hot flashes and night sweats. They are the primary symptoms of menopause and affect 60-80% of women. These symptoms all lead to a reduction in the quality of life. Contrary to the previous belief that VMS occurs near the final menstrual period
Your wellness Reflects on your skin
Patient Education This article is tailored for patients. Refer your patients to this article for them to learn more about their condition. Your wellness Reflects on your skin It’s a common misconception that skin care starts with the skin. When people have breakouts, blemishes, and more, they fail to see that their
Monotherapy Or Chemotherapy Adjunct: Pembrolizumab In Advanced NSCLC
Monotherapy Or Chemotherapy Adjunct: Pembrolizumab In Advanced NSCLC Objectives To assess the effectiveness and safety of pembrolizumab monotherapy and in combination with chemotherapy in patients with advanced non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Introduction Historically, patients with advanced NSCLC have a poor prognosis despite the use of platinum-based chemotherapy drugs. The 5-year relative survival rate of
Metastatic Melanoma and Follow-Up MRI Scans
Metastatic Melanoma and Follow-Up MRI Scans Metastatic melanoma is an aggressive tumor, which may spread to organs either by local invasion, or lymphatic or hematogenous dissemination. Central Nervous System (CNS), especially the brain, account for up to 50% of metastasis. Skin, lymph nodes, lung, and liver are other commonly involved organs,
Anlotinib with Camrelizumab in Lung Cancer Treatment
Anlotinib with Camrelizumab in Lung Cancer Treatment Background Checkpoint inhibitors (CPIs) and anti-angiogenic agents are emerging as potential novel treatment choices for advanced cancers including metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). However, the combination of these two standard therapies has not been investigated in third-line or further-line treatment of patients with advanced NSCLC.
Hodgkin’s Lymphoma: A Case Study with Nystagmus and Diplopia
Hodgkin's Lymphoma: A Case Study with Nystagmus and Diplopia INTRODUCTION Paraneoplastic neurologic syndromes (PNS) are uncommon but important clinical situations caused by cancer, but not a direct result of tumor invasion. As compared to solid tumors, the chances of association of PNS with lymphomas are quite low. However, Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas,
