CASE OF THE MONTH : Anaemia & Jaundice in a Child.

Contributed by Dr. Ghulam Nabi, MD, Pediatric Consultant and Neonatologist at Bugshan Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (drgnabi2@gmail.com). Case Presentation: Beta Thalassemia (Cooley Anemia) A 2-year-old Lebanese girl presented at our clinic for a routine check-up and blood tests. She is a known case of Beta Thalassemia and is under the care of a pediatric hematologist […]

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Why consuming sugary BREAKFAST is dangerous

Contributed-by Aaliya- MASOODI Why consuming sugary breakfast is dangerous and switching to savoury breakfast is a life saviour?  1. Fluctuations in Blood Sugar Stability:  Consuming a sugary breakfast, like cereals, pastries, or sweetened yogurts, leads to a rapid spike in blood glucose levels. This spike is often followed by a sharp decline, leading to an […]

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Risk factors of stomach cancer

ENVIRONMENTAL RISK FACTORS Environmental factors have an important role in the etiology of gastric cancer and that exposure to risk factors occurs early in life. 1.Helicobacter pylori —   H. pylori is classified by WHO as  definite carcinogen. Test and treat H pylori  Intestinal-type gastric carcinoma is believed to evolve as a progression from atrophy to metaplasia, […]

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Importance of Keeping A1C Under Control in Diabetic Patients

Contributed by Dr Muhammad Yaseen MD(Medicine) Senior consultant Medicine . Formerly Prof Dept of Medicine GMC Srinagar Kashmir A1C Overview: Target A1C Levels: Importance of Self-Monitoring: Frequency of A1C Testing: Benefits of Lowering A1C: Regular A1C testing, combined with frequent self-monitoring, helps manage diabetes effectively and reduces the risk of severe complications. Collaborate closely with […]

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