Category Archives: Congenital disorders

A 15-year-old patient, with no previous pathological history, raised as a boy, consulted the urology department of the University Hospital of Treichville for a right scrotal swelling, evolving for more than 5 years. The patient began full and normal male puberty at the age of 13. The clinical examination revealed a patient in good general […]

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Abstract The gut-brain axis involves several bidirectional pathway communications including microbiome, bacterial metabolites, neurotransmitters as well as immune system and is perturbed both in brain and in gastrointestinal disorders. Consistently, microbiota-gut-brain axis has been found altered in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We reasoned that such alterations occurring in ASD may impact both on methylation signatures […]

Many dog owners choose a dog breed based on characteristics that fit their homes and lifestyles. An urban apartment dweller might prefer a mellow companion who doesn’t require a lot of space and exercise, such as a French bulldog. Someone with a large home and fenced-in yard might opt for an energetic breed such as […]

UPSC Medical Science Syllabus: Medical Science is a popularly chosen optional subject in the UPSC Mains exam. It mainly assesses the candidate’s knowledge of basic concepts and usage of knowledge to address the issues faced by the patient. Scoring high marks in this subject is crucial as it can boost the overall marks in the […]

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On July 8, 2022, a 23-year-old female patient presented with fever and diarrhea on admission. Physical examination revealed enlarged spleen 3 cm below the left costal margin. She denied any previous history of diseases. Her family history showed no consanguineous marriages. Blood routine examination showed leukocytosis (WBC, white blood cell 18 × 10^9/L, ref: 3.50–9.50 × 10^9/L), thrombocytopenia (PLT, platelet, […]

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