howMed Know Yourself
Diabetes Mellitus is categorized by disorders of carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism. Diagnostic tests are numerous, most of them are … Read More »
Diagnostic Tests of Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus
It is the commonest endocrine disorder characterised by:- –Chronic hyperglycaemia –Glycosuria –Abnormalities of protein and fat metabolism –Electrolyte disturbances –Complications … Read More »
Endocrine Functions of Pancreas
Pancreas is both an exocrine and an endocrine organ. Pancreatic acini secrete digestive juices while Islets of Langerhans are involved … Read More »
Thyroid hormones
A lady (1) of 33 years age (2) presented in clinic complaining of increased anxiety (3) and loss of weight … Read More »
Case Based Learning: Nutrition
A medical camp was set at a remote area in Balochistan (1) by the CMH Quetta team. A 2 years … Read More »
Case of Hypercholestrolemia
A 50 years old (1) business executive (2) was leaving his office (3), when he developed severe chest (4) pain … Read More »
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 … Read More »
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 … Read More »
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 … Read More »
MINERALS AND TRACE ELEMENTS
• Minerals are elements of the periodic table • More than 25 have been isolated • Minerals are elements other … Read More »