Objective: Researchers have long been captivated by the complex molecular interactions between vitamin D and the thyroid gland. Hypothyroidism affects 2% to 4% of women of reproductive age and can impact fertility through anovulatory cycles, luteal phase defects, hyperprolactinemia, and sex hormone imbalances. This study investigated the relationship between thyroid disease and the severity of vitamin D deficiency across different age groups.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Cefazolin is a commonly used antibiotic for the treatment of mild to severe infections. Despite the use of higher dose of cefazolin (3 g/dose) for surgical prophylaxis in patients with obesity, there is currently a paucity of data identifying the optimal dose to treat infections in this specific patient population.
Methods: This was a multicenter, retrospective cohort study of patients who received cefazolin at weight-based (up to 9 g/day) or standard doses (up to 6 g/day) for the treatment of bacteremia or skin and soft tissue infection (SSTI).
Menopause is a gradual and natural transitional phase of adjustment between the active and inactive ovarian function and occupies several years of a women's life and involves biological and psychological changes adjustments. The present clinical trial was designed as per Ayurveda clinical trials protocol to evaluate the efficacy of Ashokarishta, Ashwagandha Churna and Praval Pishti in the management of menopausal syndrome. It was directed by Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences as randomized open clinical trial.
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March 2009
Acute generalized exanthematic pustulosis (AGEP) is characterized by a generalized rash and sterile disseminated, sometimes coalescing subcorneal pustules. It occurs in body flexures such as the inguinal folds and intertriginous areas. The acute onset of disease is accompanied by malaise, fever >38 degrees C and peripheral granulocytosis.
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