Peyer's patches aggregations of lymphoid tissue usually found in the lowest portion of the small intestine, the ileum. Peyer's patches are observable as elongated thickenings of the intestinal epithelium. They have been named after the … [Continue reading]
Clinical Photograph of Leg Vein Insufficiency
January 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
56 year old male with chronic venous insufficiency. Note the swollen limb and swollen veins. Multiple petechiae are also noted. This is shot from another angle Venous insufficiency is occurs due to failure of venous valves. … [Continue reading]
A Veyr Happy 2012
January 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Med Care Tips wishes all its readers a very very happy new year. May it bring health and prosperity. Take care. … [Continue reading]
Natalizumab
December 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Natalizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody against the cellular adhesion molecule α4-integrin used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis and Crohn's disease. Natalizumab is administered by intravenous infusion every 28 days. The drug is … [Continue reading]
Adolescents Should Have Routine HIV Testing – American Academy of Pediatrics
December 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Pediatricians should offer routine HIV testing to adolescent and young adult patients, American Academy of Pediatrics recommends in academy's new policy statement published November print issue of Pediatrics. It says In light of the increasing … [Continue reading]
FDA Approves Bupivacaine Extended-Release Liposome Injection (Exparel) for Postoperative Pain
December 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
New long-acting nonopioid anesthetic/analgesic for postsurgical pain by US Food and Drug Administration. The drug is bupivacaine extended-release liposome injection (Exparel, Pacira Pharmaceuticals). Exparel consists of bupivacaine encapsulated in … [Continue reading]
VoyantLink – Cloud Based Software For Image Sharing And Clinical Planning Announced By Brainlab
December 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Brainlab has announced the VoyantLink, a cloud-based image sharing platform for clinicians, hospitals, and imaging centers. The above software platform can also be used for patient exaination, planning and templating and other clinical … [Continue reading]
H1N1/MRSA Coinfection Increases The Death Risk in Children
November 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
An n 8-fold increased mortality rate among children with coinfection by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and H1N1 has been observed in a study published online October 17 in Pediatrics. The possible explanation is the viral assault … [Continue reading]
Risk Factors For Stroke Also Predict Cognitive Decline
November 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A new study published in November 8 issue of Neurology shows that known risk factors for stroke, such as high blood pressure and diabetes also increase increase the risk for incident cognitive impairment. this holds true even for those who have … [Continue reading]
Blood Pressure Pills Best At The Bed Time, Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Event In Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
November 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A new Spanish study of patients with chronic kidney disease and hypertension has suggested that the best time for taking medication for blood pressure is bed time. The study was published online Oct. 24 in the Journal of the American Society of … [Continue reading]
A Small Trial Shows Gantenerumab Effective In Reducing Brain Amyloid in Alzheimer’s Disease
October 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Treatment with gantenerumab, an anti–amyloid-β monoclonal antibody, results in a dose-dependent reduction in brain amyloid in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease, a small trial shows. However the study found no effects on … [Continue reading]
