Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a chronic disease characterized by hyperglycaemia secondary to absolute insulin deficiency. It is the…
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Epidemiology of diabetes
The rising disease burden of diabetes mellitus globally is a major public health priority, placing unsustainable demands on individuals, their…
Strawberry marks on lip
A 32-year-old male patient presented with enlargement of his upper lip since childhood which is compromising his facial aesthetics as…
Connecting the Dots – Acute Abdomen, ST Elevation and a Consolidating Lung Mass
Community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a commonly treated disease and yet may present in very unfamiliar ways that if missed…
High Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin I Levels in Normal Pregnancy And When Complicated By Hypertension
To examine the association of circulating concentrations of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I (hs-Tn) in the various trimesters of pregnancy in…
Malignant Pancreatic insulinoma with large hepatic metastasis
A tiny pancreatic tumor was the source of a grave problem. The patient, a 42-year old man, reported sudden fainting…
Serum insulin and cognitive performance in older adults: a longitudinal study
To examine the association of serum glucose, insulin, and insulin resistance with cognitive functioning seven years later in a longitudinal…
A Pharmacist-Led Intervention to Improve Gout Medication Adherence and Outcomes with Urate Lowering Therapy: A Site Randomized Trial
To test a pharmacist-led intervention to improve gout treatment adherence and outcomes.
Glycaemic management in patients with diabetes in hospital
The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the inpatient population is three times greater than in the general population. A significant…
Hypoglycaemia in diabetes
Hypoglycaemia is a feared and common unwanted effect of diabetes mellitus treated with insulin or sulfonylureas; it is the main…