Category Archives: Congenital disorders

WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ON THIS TOPIC The association between folic acid and neural tube defects (NTDs) is well-established and women have been advised to supplement their diets with folic acid before conception. Red blood cell folate concentrations have been dropping in women of childbearing age. Mandatory fortification of non-wholemeal wheat flour will be implemented […]

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 […]

RWJBarnabas Health has been named among Becker’s Hospital Review’s 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Orthopedic Programs for 2023. The list celebrates the nation’s leading providers of orthopedic care and orthopedic programs that offer minimally invasive treatments, forward-thinking research, and breakthrough clinical trials that drastically improve patient outcomes. RWJBarnabas Health offers comprehensive orthopedic services […]

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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