Covid-19 infection Long Term Effects!! A new study done in Geneva Switzerland just published in the Annals of Internal Medicine showed very concerning results. About 600 patients diagnosed with Covid-19 (outpatient and not hospitalized) between March 18 and May 15 of 2020 were interviewed periodically (every 30-45days) for up to 9 months post infection (only …
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COVID-19-Test Center Medical Care One is a COVID-19 test center. We provide RAPID COVID-19 Antigen test Onsite: Results are in 15 minutes. COVID-19 PCR Nasal swab test with reports available in 24-48 hours. COVID-19 Antibody Blood Test with reports available in 24-48 hours. COVID-19 Testing Center in Ypsilanti, MI In December of 2019 a new …
Hypertension Definitions Definitions (Guidelines updated in 2017): Blood Pressure Classification Systolic Pressure Diastolic Pressure Normal <120 And <80 Elevated Blood Pressure 120-129 <80 Stage I Hypertension 130-139 Or 80-89 Stage II Hypertension >140 Or >90 White Coat Hypertension = Elevated Blood pressure during office …
Diabetes Mellitus Definitions: Test Normal Pre Diabetes Diabetes Fasting Glucose <100mg/dl 100-124mg/dl >125mg/dl 2 Hrs Glucose Tolerance <140mg/dl 140-199mg/dl >200mg/dl Hemoglobin A1c <5.7% 5.7-6.4% >6.5% Insulin Function in Healthy Person: The overall simplified action of insulin is to promote the uptake of nutrients in the feeding state and to promote the release of nutrients in …
Skin Infestation Skin Infections Scabies Scabies is caused by infestation by Sarcoptes Scabies The bug digs tunnels under the skin The rash is usually red bumps, knots or lines The rash causes intense itching that is worse at night Commonly affected skin locations include: Interdigital web space Wrists Ankles Breasts Around the umbilicus Genitals Immunosuppressed …
Dermatological Emergencies Retiform Purpura This is a symptom of a serious disease causing occlusion of small arteries usually in the leg causing skin bleeding and loss of circulation. The most common diseases causing retiform purpura: DIC, TTP, Warfarin or Heparin induced thrombosis Bacterial infections, endocarditis, atrial myxoma Treatment is to treat the cause Erythema Multiforme …
Acne Like Eruptions Acne It is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the hair follicles and its oil glands(Sebaceous gland) Clinical features are open comedones(black heads), closed comedones (white heads), papules and pustules in addition to cysts. If associated with hirsutism and irregular period it might be a sign of Androgen overproduction like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome …
Drug Reactions Drug reactions can be classified to: Morbilliform (Measles like) most common Urticarial (hives) second most common Fixed drug Photo sensitivity Hypersensitivity Vasculitis Severe reactions including Stevens Johnsons Syndrome Morbilliform: Most common drug reaction It is type IV hypersensitivity reaction It starts 1-2 weeks after drug ingestion-sooner if reused in the future It causes …
Common Disorders of Skin Pigmentation Vitiligo: -It is an autoimmune disease causing focal destruction of melanocytes in the skin -It affects 0.5 to 1% of the population -it causes insidious loss of skin color in patches -it can affect the hair -It should be differentiated from other conditions that cause skin loss of pigmentation: Tines …
