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
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Ovarian adenocarcinoma with glaucoma: A case report
Ovarian adenocarcinoma with glaucoma: A case report Introduction Metastatic tumor accounts for the most common ocular malignancy in adults. In rare cases, ocular metastasis can represent the initial manifestation of an undiagnosed primary cancer such as breast and lung cancers. Patients usually present with visual field defects, ocular pain, floaters, photophobia, or
Community Hypertension and Atherosclerosis Risk
Community Hypertension and Atherosclerosis Risk Elevated blood pressure (BP) is considered one of the key risk factors in deaths caused by cardiovascular and renal problems. Despite the increase in awareness about hypertension and the advancements in treatment through the last decades, many patients still suffer from elevated BP while on treatment.
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
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
Rare Schwannoma in Lateral Nasal Wall
Rare Schwannoma in Lateral Nasal Wall Overview Schwannomas are a mass of tumors in the peripheral nervous system (PNS). They are abnormal and usually have a benign proliferation of Schwann cells. Because of this, any type of neoplasms can usually occur anywhere in the body. However, reports have shown that the most
Pyrotinib therapy in HER2+ breast cancer
Pyrotinib therapy in HER2+ breast cancer Breast cancer with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) occurs in almost 15-20% of all breast cancers. This type of cancer also shows aggressive clinical behavior and has a poor prognosis. The development and use of anti-HER2 drugs have improved outcomes for patients with
Osteopenia predicts outcomes in pancreatic cancer
Osteopenia predicts outcomes in pancreatic cancer Study Background Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and is projected to become the second by 2030. The unfavorable prognosis of PDAC can be attributed to late diagnosis, poor metabolic status, and the resistance of cancer
outcomes of physical exercise regimens in advanced cancer
outcomes of physical exercise regimens in advanced cancer The number of people that suffer from oncological diseases is ever rising. This has sparked interest into all treatment modalities to provide comprehensive care, one of which is physical exercise programs for these patients. There are varied causes of cancer, such as genetic
penile squamous cell carcinoma and human papillomavirus
penile squamous cell carcinoma and human papillomavirus Introduction The objective of this study was to to investigate the survival outcomes and prognostic factors of human papillomavirus (HPV) induced penile squamous cell carcinoma (pSCC). Penile squamous cell carcinoma (pSCC) is a rare malignancy with limited pathogenesis and carcinogenesis, and poor survival after standard treatment. They
