by AD Bhattacharyya, RJ Dash Journal of Association of Physicians of India 1994 Vol 42 Page 366-8 Plasma and Urine osmolality were determined in 56 thyroprivic hypothyroid patients before and at 2 and 6 months of eltroxin treatment. Normal range of plasma osmolality (Posm) was defined at 95% confidence limits of values obtained from 25 [...]
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Why is bone health important in childhood? Bones undergo changes throughout our lives, as old bone is broken down and new bone forms. But the most important time for building a strong skeleton is during childhood and adolescence. Bone strength depends on both the size of the bones and the amount of mineral they contain. [...] People with well-controlled diabetes are at greater risk for car crashes and other driving mishaps, according to two recent studies. Diabetes patients strive for tight control of blood sugar, aspiring for glycosylated hemoglobin (hbA1c) levels of 6.5-7. However, the methods used to stay at these levels, including regular blood tests and treatment with insulin and [...] A new way to treat diabetes may be just around the corner. Several biotechnology companies are in hot pursuit of an oral form of insulin. So far, two options exits for patients with diabetes who require insulin – pumps or syringes, with other needle-free options remaining elusive. In 2007, Pfizer, Inc., withdrew Exubera, an inhaled [...] Get a tape, throw the machine The last few decades has seen outstanding advancements in modern medicine in arresting & finding cures for many incurable maladies. But a cure for obesity has so far remained elusive. World over, doctors are increasingly worried about obesity. Recognized, since 1985, as a chronic disease, obesity is the second [...] National 1. BHATTACHARYYA A. Glycaemic control in hospitalised patients with or without known Diabetes Mellitus. Endocrine Newsletter Feb. 2002. 2. A BHATTACHARYYA, Vineet Nayar. Glucose control in Hospital: Time for an aggressive approach. National Medical Jn of India 2002;15:208-9. 3. Sunitha K, Kavitha M, Sampath K, BHATTACHARYYA A. A young girl with lower limb weakness. [...] International 1. Fibronectin in BAL fluid and plasma in Tuberculosis – World Conference of Lung Health, IUATLD, Italy, 1990. 2. Autosomal dominant hypocalcaemia: treatment with vitamin D can cause renal damage even at low normal serum calcium levels. Clinical case meeting (Society of Endocrinilogy) at Royal College of Physician(London), Feb.1998. 3. A novel complication of [...] 1. Collaborative Atorvastatin in Diabetes Mellitus, North Manchester General Hospital – Co-Investigator – 1996 2. Cross-over comparison of Viagra TM and Placebo for the treatment of pain in diabetic polyneuropathy in adult males A 1481016 , Hope Hospital, Manchester – Co-Investigator – 2000 3. A double blind comparison of Viagra and placebo: 148-1040 Study in [...] What are the causes of Low cortisol hormone?? The disease of low cortisol production can arise either because of destruction of adrenal gland itself (Addison’s disease or primary hypocortisolism) or due to malfunction of pituitary or hypothalamus (secondary hypocortisolism). Common causes of secondary adrenal insufficiency are tumors of the pituitary, head injury, radiotherapy and long [...] 1) What is steroid? Steroid is name of a hormone that comes form Adrenal glands mainly. There are different types of steroids in our body; they serve various types of metabolic function. Some of the steroids are life-saving, meaning without them we can not survive. Some of them suppress inflammation. Other steroids come form Testes [...] |
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