Publications by authors named "Ramiz S Kadiwala"

Andropause is defined as late-onset hypogonadism that increases with advancing age and is diagnosed based on symptoms of hypogonadism like loss of libido, loss of morning penile tumescence, and laboratory confirmation of low testosterone. Unlike menopause, it is a slow and progressive condition with varying symptoms and presentations. There is very little awareness and insufficient utilization of screening methods, and the majority of the cases remain undiagnosed.

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Pheochromocytoma is a rare endocrine tumor originating from chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla, which leads to the overproduction of catecholamines. Most symptoms, ranging from simple headaches to life-threatening cardiac arrests, are due to excess catecholamines. Usually, patients present with persistent or paroxysmal hypertension, headaches, sweating, and palpitations.

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Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare disease that is even rarer in the adult population. It requires a high degree of suspicion from the treating physician, and if diagnosed early, patients might have a survival benefit from this highly fatal condition. HLH is a disorder of immune regulation where the hyperactivity of cytokines attacks different cells, which leads to multiple organ dysfunctions.

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