Medications Inhibitors CYP3A4 Enzyme
The cytochrome P450 (CYP) superfamily of enzymes is responsible for the oxidative and reductive metabolic transformation of a wide range of xenobiotics,…
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Category: Endocrine reviews medicine
Physical Exam : Murphy’s Sign
Acute cholecystitis is a common clinical presentation involving gallbladder inflammation, typically due to gallstones obstructing the cystic duct. It can cause severe…
Read articleWhy Eplerenone Causes Less Gynecomastia Than Spironolactone
Eplerenone (Inspra) and spironolactone (Aldactone) are two aldosterone antagonists commonly used for the treatment of hypertension (HTN) and heart failure (HF) due…
Read articleDermatomes of the Hand
Figure 1. Understanding dermatomes of the human body Dermatomes are specific areas of the skin that receive sensory innervation from a single…
Read articleTinels Sign
Tinel’s sign is a clinical test used to identify entrapment of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel, which is a common…
Read articleFOAMED (Free Online Med Ed)
There are a number of reasons why you might want to consider free open access to medical education (FOAMed). Perhaps you’re looking…
Read articleHypoglycemia after Gastric Bypass
Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia is a complication of gastric bypass surgery and may occur anywhere from 6 months to 8 years after surgery. The…
Read articleBartter and Gitelman Syndrome
A detailed comparison of Bartter and Gitelman syndrome inheritance patterns, site of defects in the kidney, clinical features, pathophysiology, and treatment. A…
Read articleThe Difference between MEN1 and MEN2
Multiple endocrine neoplasia 1 and 2 (MEN1 and MEN2) are rare disorders of the endocrine system. A comparison of these syndromes and…
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