Publications by authors named "Maulik Dhanani"
Key Clinical Message: Identifying pulmonary pathology while evaluating electrolyte disorders is crucial for optimal patient management. Physicians working in endemic regions of tuberculosis should consider this pathology as a differential for electrolyte imbalances.
Abstract: Hyponatremia, a common electrolyte imbalance, can arise from various underlying etiologies such as diuretics, diarrhea, vomiting, congestive heart failure, and liver and renal disease.
Background: Asthma is a significant worldwide health issue affecting kids and adults. Asthma management is mainly straightforward, but considering the associated co-morbidities, it is essential to diagnose the disease accurately. Steroid resistance and dependence, along with inhaler abuse, are the other challenges in clinical practice.
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- - Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition characterized by fat buildup in the liver of individuals who do not drink alcohol, and it is linked to health issues like obesity, diabetes, and hypertension.
- - Factors contributing to NAFLD include genetic predisposition, oxidative stress, and insulin resistance, as highlighted by the multi-hit hypothesis that describes its development and complications.
- - The article discusses the urgency of addressing NAFLD due to its rising prevalence and serious outcomes like non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and liver cancer, emphasizing the need for more research into effective screening and treatment options.