Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of endometriosis
WEBNov 14, 2022 · Endometriosis affects approximately 190 million women and people assigned female at birth worldwide. It is a chronic, inflammatory, gynecologic disease marked by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, which in many patients is associated with debilitating painful symptoms. Patients with endometriosis are …
Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation - The BMJ
WEBDec 30, 2021 · Overall prevalence is estimated to be 2-4% in the general population, and increases with age. 1 Because of under-detection, the true prevalence is unknown. In prospective cohort studies, the prevalence of atrial fibrillation among individuals aged 75-76 ranges between 12.3% and 14.3%, 2 3 and increases to 17.8% in those aged 85 and …
Gout: diagnosis and management—summary of NICE guidance
WEBAug 30, 2022 · Measure the serum urate level in people with symptoms and signs of gout to confirm the clinical diagnosis (serum urate level ≥360 μmol/L (6 mg/dL)). If serum urate level is <360 μmol/L during a flare and gout is strongly suspected, repeat the serum urate level measurement at least two weeks after the flare has settled.
Management of depression in adults: summary of updated NICE …
WEBJul 20, 2022 · Since the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published its last guideline on depression in 2009,1 the prevalence of depression has increased,2 particularly among vulnerable adults during the covid-19 pandemic.3 Yet fewer than half of people affected receive treatment,2 despite increased provision of psychological …
Acute vertigo: getting the diagnosis right | The BMJ
WEBAug 12, 2022 · Acute vertigo is the most common symptom of posterior circulation stroke (47%), and isolated vertigo, nausea, and unsteadiness can be the sole presenting symptoms, making it hard to differentiate from a benign inner ear disorder: one of the reasons that these strokes are often missed.14 In many posterior circulation strokes …
Virology, transmission, and pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 - The BMJ
WEBOct 23, 2020 · SARS-CoV-2 is an enveloped β-coronavirus, with a genetic sequence very similar to SARS-CoV-1 (80%) and bat coronavirus RaTG13 (96.2%). 2 The viral envelope is coated by spike (S) glycoprotein, envelope (E), and membrane (M) proteins (fig 1). Host cell binding and entry are mediated by the S protein. The first step in infection is virus binding ...
Vitamin B12 - The BMJ
WEBNov 20, 2023 · ### What you need to know Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is a water soluble vitamin required for several physiological processes, including normal nervous system functioning, and red blood cell development and maturation. It has antioxidant effects, is a co-factor in mitochondrial energy metabolism, and contributes to DNA synthesis, the …
Diagnosis and management of bipolar disorders | The BMJ
WEBApr 12, 2023 · Bipolar disorders (BDs) are recurrent and sometimes chronic disorders of mood that affect around 2% of the world’s population and encompass a spectrum between severe elevated and excitable mood states (mania) to the dysphoria, low energy, and despondency of depressive episodes. The illness commonly starts in young adults and …
Coronavirus (covid-19) Hub - Latest News & Research - The BMJ
WEBJul 26, 2024 · A centralised hub of all the latest covid-19 blogs and podcasts posts from BMJ's 70 specialty journals. All posts are freely available and you can search by subject area or journal. BMJ has created this coronavirus hub to support healthcare professionals and researchers dealing with covid-19. It includes practical guidance, latest news and ...
The BMJ: Leading Medical Research, News, Education, Opinion
WEBLebanon: Israeli attack endangers a healthcare system reliant on Hezbollah. With 3.5 million people in need, a doctor exodus, and some regions served by the very military group that Israel seeks to rout, Lebanon’s healthcare system is in crisis. Sally Howard reports. News. ∙ Lebanon’s health system struggles as dozens of clinics close ...