Cardiology
Hyperlipidemia: Diagnosis and Management.
Hyperlipidemia Introduction In a previous article, I discussed the first of the Terrible Twins; this article focuses on the other, hyperlipidemia. Together, hypertension and hyperlipidemia
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Cardiology
Hypertension: Diagnosis and Management.
Hypertension Introduction Hypertension forms part of the metabolic syndrome, which includes obesity, dyslipidaemia, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. When any one of these conditions is
Pulmonology
Tuberculosis: Management of Drug-Resistant TB.
Tuberculosis: Management of Drug-Resistant TB. Introduction Drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) is a topic many clinicians tend to avoid, as these patients are often referred to specialised
Pulmonology
Tuberculosis: Management of Drug Sensitive TB.
Tuberculosis: Management of Drug Sensitive TB. Introduction Tuberculosis remains one of the most common infectious diseases worldwide and in South Africa, where it continues to
Hematology
Hemolytic Anemia
Hemolytic Anemia Introduction Although hemolytic anemia is probably the least common of the anemias it remains a condition that we must consider when dealing with
Hematology
Macrocytic Anemia
Macrocytic Anemia Introduction Macrocytic anaemia is characterised by enlarged red blood cells with a mean corpuscular volume (MCV) greater than 100 fL. It is classified
Hematology
Haemochromatosis: Diagnosis and Management.
Haemochromatosis: Diagnosis and Management. Introduction Haemochromatosis is a group of disorders characterised by excessive iron accumulation. Hereditary haemochromatosis is usually inherited as an autosomal recessive
Womens Health
Menopause
Menopause Introduction Menopause management has been controversial since early research linked menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) with an increased risk of breast cancer. As a result,
Pulmonology
Asthma: New Therapy Guidelines
Asthma: New Therapy Guidelines The global overuse of short-acting beta agonists (SABAs), such as salbutamol, has prompted a fundamental change in asthma management. Use of
Hematology
Polycythemia: diagnosis and Management in Primary care.
Polycythemia: Diagnosis and Management in Primary Care Introduction Polycythemia is uncommon, but an elevated hemoglobin or hematocrit is often identified on a routine full blood