Will Alzheimer’s finally be detected early enough? Timely recognition is crucial for managing Alzheimer’s disease, as there is currently no cure. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed a blood test called PrecivityAD2, which is 90% accurate in identifying… Read More
Can stem cells act as an insulin-producing source for individuals with type 1 diabetes? According to new clinical trial data from the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), a revolutionary stem cell-based treatment for Type 1… Read More
Case presentation: A 73 year old MLP, heavy smoker, k/c of COPD Rapid irregular rhythm > 100 bpm. At least 3 distinctive P-wave morphologies (arrows). Diagnosis: Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT) A rapid, irregular atrial rhythm arising from… Read More
American Heart Association Chains of Survival for IHCA and OHCA. (IHCA, in-hospital cardiac arrest; and OHCA, out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.) Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm. (CPR indicates cardiopulmonary resuscitation; ET, endotracheal; IO, intraosseous; IV, intravenous; PEA,… Read More
“You’re Not Dealing With A Mineral, But A Condition That Has To Be Treated Uniquely” There are several steps that has to be taken in order to achieve adequate serum sodium levels without any complications: STEP 1: Measure Osmolality… Read More
Here you will find all the content that the first batch has produced, ranging from PowerPoint presentations on different topics, to cases and team building activities. Stay tuned!
History: A male Libyan patient presented with a swelling on the left side of the face suggestive of a parotid mass. The usual presentation is of a slow-growing, painless mass. On the other hand, rapid growth, pain, tethering of the… Read More
On December 22nd 2021, the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) issued an emergency authorization for Pfizer’s Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir tablets and ritonavir tablets, co-packaged for oral use), for the treatment of mild-to-moderate coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in adults and pediatric patients (12 years… Read More
A 59 year old male presented to the emergency department complaining of SOB, four days prior to presentation he had felt unwell and complained of muscle aches and headaches. He also had rigors and his temperature was measured at 38.9C… Read More
10 years old Libyan male was admitted to isolation unit at Benghazi children hospital, presented with fever of 5 days duration with chills and rigors, skin rash all over the body and red mouth start five days after the fever,… Read More