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Thiamine (Vitamin B1) Deficiency and Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome 25 Jul 2013 | 09:19 am
Thiamine is important for the metabolism of carbohydrates, especially glucose, and amino acids. It is a water-soluble vitamin found in meat, especially liver, and unrefined cereals and grains. Thiami...
Investigations Required In Patients With Ascites 14 Feb 2013 | 12:46 am
Ascites is defined as collection of excess free fluid in the peritoneal cavity and it could be due to a number of different medical conditions. A proper history and clinical examination may reveal the...
Causes Of Ascites 13 Feb 2013 | 11:47 pm
Ascites is defined as the collection of excess free fluid in the peritoneal cavity. There are a number of different medical conditions that may lead to ascites. The important causes are listed here: C...
Approach To Patients Presenting With Headache 21 Jan 2013 | 10:25 am
Headache is one of the common presenting complaints in a physcians office. It is important to identify which headaches are benign, needing no intervention and which requires action. Following question...
Clinical Features Of Patients Presenting With Angina 12 Jan 2013 | 10:21 am
Angina is defined as a condition in which patient suffers from chest pain due to decreased blood supply to the cardiac muscles. Most common cause is obstruction or spasm of coronary arteries. Clinical...
Brief Summary Of Gastro-esophageal Reflux 16 Dec 2012 | 12:38 pm
Gastro esophageal reflux is caused by retrograde flow of gastric contents through an incompetent gastro-esophageal junction. It is a common condition among the general adult population. Risk factors S...
Approach To A Patient Presenting With Hoarseness 5 Dec 2012 | 05:53 pm
Definition Of Hoarseness Hoarseness is a change in the pitch or quality of the voice caused by abnormalities of vocal cords. Etiology Local Causes: URTI ( most common cause ) Laryngitis Trauma to the ...
Differential Diagnosis Of Joint Disorders 25 Nov 2012 | 09:14 pm
Disorders of joint is one of the common problem a family physician comes across. Here is a list of differential diagnosis for joint disorders with brief description of each disorder: 1. Congenital Cau...
Introduction To SLE 25 Nov 2012 | 08:58 pm
Definition Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that affects the connective tissues. SLE is characterized by recurring remissions and exacerbations, which a...
A Brief Summary Of Insomnia 24 Nov 2012 | 12:10 pm
Definition Insomnia is defined as inadequate or poor-quality sleep characterized by one or more of the following: difficulty falling asleep, difficulty maintaining sleep, waking up too early in the mo...
