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Gastroenterology
Gluten sensitivity, also known as celiac disease, celiac sprue or gluten-sensitive enteropathy, is a disorder of the digestive tract that results in an inability to tolerate certain diets. The major component in the diet to which the affected person is allergic is called gliadin. Gliadin is the alcohol-soluble fraction of gluten. Gluten is a protein...
July 26, 2018 · 5 min read
News and updates
“Bariatric surgery isn’t going to make you lose weight; its a tool to help you lose weight. Half of it is the surgery, and half of it is you eating what you are supposed to eat and exercise.” Ashley Nell Tipton What is Obesity Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation...
July 24, 2018 · 5 min read
laboratory
CBC (complete blood count) or Blood CP (blood complete picture), Known by other names as FBC ( Full Blood Count ), is the most common blood test performed in hospitals, clinics or any other healthcare centers. Though solely Blood CBC test would never be enough to make a diagnosis, it still is extremely helpful in...
July 22, 2018 · 13 min read
Diagnose yourself
Jaundice is the yellowish discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera. This yellowish discoloration is imparted by a chemical in the blood called Bilirubin. Bilirubin is the end product of heme which is produced when red blood cells are destroyed. After red blood cell lysis, the heme is converted to bilirubin which is then...
July 20, 2018 · 9 min read
infectious disease
Malaria used to be one of the deadliest disease in the past, not so now-a-days due to modern drug interventions through which it can be completely cured very easily. However, it still is one of the leading cause of death by infections in Pakistan, other Asian countries and sub-Saharan Africa, especially when left untreated. It...
July 18, 2018 · 9 min read
endocrinology
Vitamin D deficiency is very common worldwide. Reduced intake of vitamin D rich food items and sun exposure are the primary factors leading to vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D deficiency causes hypocalcemia and hypophosphatemia leading to reduced mineralization of bones. Other than its effects on bones, it is now thought to have effects on almost...
July 17, 2018 · 8 min read
News and updates
The United States food and drugs authority (FDA) announced recently, a voluntary recall of several medicines containing valsartan following detection of an impurity. Valsartan brands in Pakistan Valsartan is a drug used in the treatment of hypertension and heart failure. It belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers. Various companies have marketed...
July 14, 2018 · 3 min read
laboratory
Urinalysis or urine routine examination is a very simple test and easily accessible everywhere. It can give a clue to a variety of underlying kidney diseases. Urinalysis consists of gross inspection, urine dipstick examination, and urine microscopy. How to obtain a urine specimen for Urinalysis? A clean container should be used for collection of urine...
July 13, 2018 · 6 min read
endocrinology
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. It is the most common thyroid disorder. The Thyroid gland The thyroid gland is situated in front of the neck just above the clavicles. It is responsible for producing thyroid hormones. The two important hormones produced by the thyroid gland...
July 11, 2018 · 8 min read
pulmonology
Allergic Asthma is a chronic lung disease in which the airways are very sensitive to allergens. After exposure to allergens, there is airway inflammation leading to narrowing of the airways and mucus production. Symptoms and signs of Allergic Asthma: Asthmatic patients can present with a cough, wheezing, shortness of breath or chest tightness. Patients may...
July 10, 2018 · 4 min read
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