This guideline provides recommendations for screening, diagnosis, and management of Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) in adults with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes (T2D). Key recommendations include using the Fibrosis-4 Index (FIB-4) score for risk stratification, emphasizing sustained weight reduction of at least 5% to 10%, and considering pioglitazone or subcutaneous semaglutide to improve glycemia and reduce liver fat content.
This diagnostic guide focuses on the technical aspects of diabetes testing, including the standardization and measurement procedures for key biomarkers such as HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin), glycated albumin, insulin, and C-peptide. It features contributions from recognized experts in clinical biochemistry and laboratory medicine.
A detailed analysis of the structure and function of the pancreas, focusing on the production and action of insulin and glucagon. The text differentiates between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM), explaining insulin resistance, beta-cell dysfunction and atrophy, and the development of acute complications like Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS) and osmotic diuresis.
A concise clinical guide presented in the popular 'Secrets' question-and-answer format, addressing top questions and essential information regarding the diagnosis and management of diabetes.
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Number of pages: 176 pages
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Authors: Lucio Buratto
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Cataract Surgery Complications offer the latest techniques...
This text provides a simplified and summarized explanation of rotary instrumentation in Endodontics. It covers the advantages of rotary systems, the materials used (Stainless Steel vs. Nickel Titanium), the essential functions of the endomotor (speed and torque), file systems such as Protaper Universal, and the principal movements (rotation and reciprocation) utilized for canal shaping.
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Authors: Weinstein MD
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This well-illustrated guide provides concise descriptions of the...
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This volume in the Pocketbook Tutor series addresses...
A foundational text covering the origin and technical aspects of electroencephalography (EEG), including normal adult and pediatric patterns, abnormal EEG, the role of EEG in epilepsy, and its application in other neurological and medical conditions.
This official document outlines the structure, specific requirements, general rules, intended learning outcomes, and methods of assessment for the Emergency Medicine training program under the Egyptian Fellowship Board. The curriculum details specific rotation topics, including resuscitation, trauma, cardiac emergencies, infectious diseases, toxicology, and pediatric emergencies.
A comprehensive, step-by-step guide detailing the approach to the diagnosis and management of fractures, aimed at registrars and medical professionals in trauma and orthopaedics.
