Cryptococcus infection
Cryptococcus neoformans infection outside the central nervous system Humans likely become infected with C. neoformans by inhaling the basidiospore form of the fungus or small, poorly encapsulated yeasts. Basidiospores are […]
Screening Guidelines in Female Patients: Cervical Cancer, BMD and Breast Cancer
Screening for three conditions is particularly important for female patients: Cervical cancer, Osteoporosis and Breast Cancer. Below we will review the guidelines regarding the screening for these conditions. Keep in […]
Unstable angina and non-ST elevation myocardial infarction
Unstable angina (UA) and non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) are two possible manifestations of acute coronary syndrome. They have substantial morbidity and mortality and non-STEMIs represents 60% of all the […]
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as a chronic reduction in the glomerular filtration rate (GFR), resulting in a GFR <60 ml/min/1.73m2. More than 660 thousand Americans have kidney failure, […]
Acute Kidney Injury
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is the name used for a situation in which there is an acute decline in kidney function. This decline is often temporary and reversible if treated, […]