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cppd versus rheumatoid arthritis

Calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) differ in pathogenesis, clinical presentation, joint involvement, progression, and...

1 Jun 2026View Answer

cppd versus rheumatoid arthritis

Calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) differ in pathogenesis, clinical presentation, joint involvement, progression, and...

1 Jun 2026View Answer

Is there any evidence, for or against, thromboprophylaxis in patient in lower

Evidence supports the use of thromboprophylaxis in patients with lower limb fractures managed conservatively with casts when the risk of venous thromboembolism ...

1 Jun 2026View Answer

positive pancitokeratin cells in bone marrow

The clinical significance of detecting positive cytokeratin (CK) cells in the bone marrow lies primarily in their identification as disseminated tumor cells (DT...

1 Jun 2026View Answer

Link between a ferritin of 35, b12 deficiency 4 monthly injections Tsh 4.33

Relationship between ferritin level of 35, vitamin B12 deficiency with monthly injections, and TSH level of 4.33 in a patient with a family history of vitamin B...

1 Jun 2026View Answer

Immunization schedule simplified

Simplified Immunization Schedule for Routine Childhood Vaccinations: At 8 weeks old: Administer 1 dose of combined diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, Haemop...

1 Jun 2026View Answer

what is carcinoid syndrome

Carcinoid syndrome is a clinical condition that arises due to the systemic effects of bioactive substances, particularly serotonin and other vasoactive amines, ...

31 May 2026View Answer

What investigations or referrals should be considered to identify the cause of

Investigations to consider for ongoing pain after ileostomy reversal following colorectal cancer surgery should be guided primarily by a detailed history and ph...

30 May 2026View Answer

How is recurrent rectal cancer in pelvis treated? Is it curable?

Treatment for recurrent rectal cancer in the pelvis: The management of recurrent rectal cancer in the pelvis should be discussed in a multidisciplinary team set...

30 May 2026View Answer

What is the evidence for joint viscosupplementation for knee arthritis

Viscosupplementation using intra-articular hyaluronic acid (HA) injections is a widely used treatment option for knee osteoarthritis (OA), but evidence supporti...

30 May 2026View Answer

can hand foot and mouth disease present without mouth sores

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) typically presents with painful oral lesions (mouth sores), usually scattered ulcerative lesions or vesicles within the ora...

29 May 2026View Answer

natural remedies for smell loss due to covid

Natural remedies for loss of smell caused by COVID-19 primarily involve olfactory training using aromatic essential oils such as rose, lemon, cloves, thyme, euc...

28 May 2026View Answer

how can i treat urinary infection in a young woman?

Management and treatment options for urinary tract infection (UTI) in a young woman: A lower UTI, or cystitis, typically caused by Escherichia coli, should be d...

26 May 2026View Answer

which gonadotoxic chemotherapies are the most common in children?

Common Gonadotoxic Chemotherapies Used in Children: In pediatric oncology, alkylating agents are among the most commonly used chemotherapies known for their gon...

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how can you preserve fertility in kids esp. girls before chemotherapie?

Fertility preservation in children, especially girls, before undergoing chemotherapy involves timely and tailored fertility preservation strategies based on pub...

26 May 2026View Answer

Today what is the real incidente of lung injury sue to eletrônicos vappers

Current incidence of lung injury associated with electronic vaporizers (EVALI) was notably reported during an outbreak primarily in the United States in 2019 an...

26 May 2026View Answer

Are there any recommended genetic screening protocols for patients with a

There are currently no formal, standardised genetic screening protocols recommended by UK guidelines specifically for patients with a family history of dry age-...

25 May 2026View Answer

information about syndrome of liberations of cytokins in oncological patients

Clinical Presentation: Cytokine release syndrome (CRS) in oncological patients typically presents with fever (temperature ≥38°C), chills, hypotension, hypoxia, ...

24 May 2026View Answer

can the trm psoriasis skewed cels be genetically modified to remove the error?

Genetic modification of psoriasis-skewed T cells to correct underlying abnormalities is currently not a standard clinical practice and remains an area of experi...

24 May 2026View Answer

Benefit of pocus over pulse checks

Benefits of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) compared to pulse checks during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): POCUS pulse checks provide a more reliable and...

23 May 2026View Answer
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