Journal of Obesity and Diabetes (ISSN: 2638-812X)
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Volume 4 Issue 1
Review Article
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.33805/2638-812X.122
Kidney Pancreas Transplant, a Brief Comprehension to Care
Akbar Mahmood, Hussain Ali Al Lawati and Rachael Czajka
Abstract
Surgical treatments for Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM) complicated with Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) have emerged with the hope of providing a better sustainable quality of life. This article aims to highlight the utility of kidney and pancreas transplant in the management of IDDM with renal failure. There are different sur
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Research Article
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.33805/2638-812X.121
Clinical Features, Risk Factors and Hospital Mortality of Acute Stroke Patients
Mahfuj-Ul-Anwar,
Sajeda Afrin, ASM Rahenur Mondol, Mohammad Nurul Islam
Khan, Narayan Chandra Sarkar, Mohammad Kumruzzaman Sarker,
Shah Md Sarwer Jahan, Moni Rani and Ratindra Nath Mondal
Abstract
Background: Stroke is a leading cause of mortality and disability worldwide. To prevent complications and permanent defects, early diagnosis, distinguishing the type and risk factor of stroke is crucial. Methodology: It was a hospital based cross sectional study, purposive sampling method was used, and a total of 469 stroke patients admitted in
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Research Article
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.33805/2638-812X.120
Current Status of Low Dose Overnight Dexamethasone Supression Test (LODST)
Tofail Ahmed, Hajera Mahtab,
Tania Tofail, AHG Morshed, Fatema B Rahman and Shahidul A Khan
Abstract
Introduction: Low Dose Overnight Dexamethasone Supression Test (LODST) is a diagnostic tool for spontaneous Cushing’s Syndrome (CS). A LODST negative excludes CS. But there are 2 exceptions - testing during silent period of Cyclic Cushing’s Disease (CD) or a false negativity by one mg dexamethasone in mild CD. Method: We analyzed age and s
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Research Article
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.33805/2638-812X.119
The Mycophenolate Mofetil Therapy in Corticoresistent Idiopathic Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
Nereida Spahia,
Merita Rroji, Myftar Barbullushi and Mauro Sasdelli
Abstract
The Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is one of the most frequent glomerular nephropathies affecting both children and adults. The aim of this study is the evaluation of the effects of Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) in Nephrotic Syndrome (NS) with biopsy proven Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) resistant to other therapies. We trea
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