Geographic non-enhancing zones in diabetic foot magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were first described in 2002. No previous report has described the impact and clinical significance of geographic non-enhancing tissue seen in the evaluation of diabetic foot MRI. To evaluate the prevalence of devascularization areas on contrast-enhanced MRI in diabetic patients suspected of having foot osteomyelitis, the impact on the performance of the MRI assessment, and the possible pitfalls.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDuring the month of Ramadan, over one billion Muslims observe a water and food fast from sunrise to sunset. The practice of this religious duty causes marked changes in eating and sleeping habits. With the increasing incidence of cardiovascular (CV) risk factors, the number of patients with CV pathologies who wish to fast is increasing worldwide, and in Tunisia, which is ranked as a high CV risk country.
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March 2022
Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and is obligatory for all healthy Muslims from the age of puberty. Though individuals with some illness and serious medical conditions, including some people with diabetes, can be exempted from fasting, many will fast anyway. It is of paramount importance that people with diabetes that fast are given the appropriate guidance and receive proper care.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Involvement of bone by lymphoma usually occurs in the setting of widespread systemic disease. The primary bone lymphoma (PBL) is a rare entity, accounting for 3 to 7% of primary malignant bone tumors and less than 2% of all lymphomas. The Multifocal forms are even rarer and can be confused with bone metastases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the essential beliefs amongst Muslims. For the person with diabetes mellitus (DM), however, fasting presents a major challenge. Indeed, Fasting Ramadan may predispose patients with DM to several risks such as hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia and dehydration.
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