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Radioiodine therapy for thyroid cancer (General Information)

Radioiodine Therapy For Thyroid Cancer (General Information) Thyroid cells have the capacity to take up iodine and iodine is essential for the growth and function of thyroid cells. This principle is utilized in radioiodine treatment of thyroid cancers after initial surgery. Radioactive iodine (called I131) can seek out and destroy any remaining thyroid cells (including […]

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Goitre & Thyroid nodules

Thyroid / WASIM HAQUE M.D., F.A.C.E.

Goitre & Thyroid Nodules WHAT IS A GOITER? A goitre is an enlarged thyroid gland. A goitre can mean that the whole thyroid gland is swollen or enlarged (Simple Goiter), or one or more swellings or lumps develop in part or parts of the thyroid (Nodular Goiter). The thyroid gland makes thyroid hormones -called thyroxine

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Hypothyroidism

Thyroid / WASIM HAQUE M.D., F.A.C.E.

The thyroid gland is located in the lower part of the front of the neck. It is responsible for the formation and secretion of thyroid hormones. Around 90% of the hormone made by the thyroid gland is thyroxine (T4) which is inactive, and 10% is the active thyroid hormone called triiodothyronine (T3). T4 is released

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Nutrition – Diet to lower blood pressure

Nutrition, Obesity & Cardiovascular Diseases / WASIM HAQUE M.D., F.A.C.E.

High Blood Pressure What is high blood pressure & why is it dangerous? High blood pressure (also called hypertension) is a condition in which blood pressure remains elevated (generally greater than 140/90). Hypertension increases the work your heart is to perform which can lead to heart damage over time called congestive heart failure. In addition,

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High Blood Triglyceride Levels

Nutrition, Obesity & Cardiovascular Diseases / WASIM HAQUE M.D., F.A.C.E.

High Blood Triglyceride Levels Triglycerides (TG) are a type of blood fat. They are called triglycerides because their backbone is a form of glucose called glycerol and 3 fatty acids are attached to this backbone. They may be saturated, unsaturated on both. Fatty acids are the building blocks of fat. Fig 1: Triglyceride structure: We

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Nutrition – Tips for Weight Loss & Maintenance

Nutrition, Obesity & Cardiovascular Diseases / WASIM HAQUE M.D., F.A.C.E.

Tips for Weight Loss and Maintenance

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Insulin Pump Basics

Diabetes (Medications), Insulin Pump & CGMS / WASIM HAQUE M.D., F.A.C.E.

Normal insulin release The pancreas is an organ in the upper abdomen that releases insulin in two ways: What is an insulin pump? Insulin pump therapy is part of the wave of new advances in medical technology that has revolutionized the management of diabetes. Insulin pumps deliver rapid-acting insulin in a manner that closely mimics

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Insulin Preparations & Insulin Treatment

Diabetes (Medications) / WASIM HAQUE M.D., F.A.C.E.

Insulin Preparations & Insulin Treatment Insulin is the hormone that helps our body use glucose (sugar). In diabetes, the body is unable to use glucose because of deficiency or ineffectiveness of insulin. In type 1 diabetes, the body can not make insulin. In type 2 diabetes, the body can make insulin but does not respond

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Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetes Complications / WASIM HAQUE M.D., F.A.C.E.

Diabetes is a chronic and common condition in which blood glucose BG (sugar) level is increased. It can be controlled with diet, exercise, medications or insulin depending on the type of diabetes. Untreated, high BG may damage nerves either directly or because the blood supply to the nerves is reduced as a result of diabetes-related

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Diabetes Meds – An Overview 2022

Diabetes (Medications) / WASIM HAQUE M.D., F.A.C.E.

Diabetes (a disease in which blood sugar is high) is a chronic lifelong condition. Broadly speaking, diabetes can be divided into two types. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas are destroyed by the immune system (autoimmune). Type 2 diabetes occurs in people who are generally overweight or inactive and have

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