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Macrolides Reference/Further reading Buret AG. Immuno-modulation and anti-inflammatory benefits of antibiotics: The example of tilmicosin. Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research. 2010;74(1):1-10.
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Light’s criteria (= Exudate Criteria) are 99.5% sensitive for diagnosing exudative effusions and differentiate exudate from transudative effusions in 93-96% of cases. Light’s criteria for fluid being exudate are: Pleural fluid protein to serum protein ratio > 0.5,...
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Each month, ovaries normally grow cyst-like structures called follicles. Follicles produce the hormones estrogen and progesterone and release an egg when ovulation occurs. “If a normal monthly follicle keeps growing, it’s known as a functional cyst. There...
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An excisional biopsy with a 1- to 3-mm border around the lesion “The AAD recommends doing an excision with narrow margins (1–3 mm) that includes the entire gross lesion with clinically negative margins to a depth that ensures the lesion is not transected. For...
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In addition to stimulant drugs like cocaine, Methamphetamines, NMDA etc, “marijuana use can cause arrhythmias and should be assessed in patients presenting with palpitations.” Source: Am Fam Physician. 2017 Dec 15;96(12):784-789. Palpitations: Evaluation...
