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Diagnostic Tests of Diabetes Mellitus

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Diabetes Mellitus is categorized by disorders of carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism. Diagnostic tests are numerous, most of them are …

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Diabetes Mellitus

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It is the commonest endocrine disorder characterised by:- –Chronic hyperglycaemia –Glycosuria –Abnormalities of protein and fat metabolism –Electrolyte disturbances –Complications …

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Endocrine Functions of Pancreas

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Pancreas is both an exocrine and an endocrine organ. Pancreatic acini secrete digestive juices while Islets of Langerhans are involved …

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Thyroid hormones

thyroid

A lady (1) of 33 years age (2) presented in clinic complaining of increased anxiety (3) and loss of weight …

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Case Based Learning: Nutrition

nutrition

A medical camp was set at a remote area in Balochistan (1) by the CMH Quetta team. A 2 years …

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Case of Hypercholestrolemia

A 50 years old (1) business executive (2) was leaving his office (3), when he developed severe chest (4) pain …

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Case based learning: Oxidation of Fatty Acids

A breast fed comatosed[6] infant[1] was brought to ER. his investigation revealed hypoketotic[2] hypoglycemia[3], high concentration of medium chain carboxylic …

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Acid base balance- Case based learning

A male aged 70 years [1][2], with respiratory failure[3] due to chronic obstructive air disease (COAD)[4]. He was admitted to …

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Case based learning: Protein metabolism

Scenario: A 6 month old(1) infant began to vomit occasionally(2) and ceased to gain weight(3). At age 8 months he …

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MINERALS AND TRACE ELEMENTS

•         Minerals are elements of the periodic table •         More than 25 have been isolated •         Minerals are elements other …

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