The patient presented with lesions that were an unusual color. A 52-year-old homeless man was seen in the dermatology clinic…
Reactive arthritis caused by Haemophilus parainfluenzae in a diabetic patient
We report the first likely known case of reactive arthritis caused by Haemophilus parainfluenzae. An 84-year-old woman developed polyarthritis of…
Parental Leave in Graduate Medical Education: Recommendations for Reform
Becoming a new parent during residency or fellowship training is challenging and may adversely affect attainment of professional goals or…
Self assessment/CPD answers
Correct answer: A. As per American Diabetes Association guidelines, if a patient has discordant results on two different tests for…
What is type 2 diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a common metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia. It is associated with reduced life…
What is type 1 diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a chronic disease characterized by hyperglycaemia secondary to absolute insulin deficiency. It is the…
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…