Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

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Volume 6, Issue 1, June 2022

  • Propylthiouracil: An Intriguing Connection Among the Propylthiouracil, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity

    Uzma Naz Shaikh, Muhammad Ali Ghoto, Abdullah Dayo, Mudassar Iqbal Arain, Rabia Parveen

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 1, June 2022
    Pages: 1-6
    Received: 12 January 2022
    Accepted: 14 February 2022
    Published: 28 February 2022
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    Abstract: Hypothyroidism and obesity both are medical conditions that have been connected closely. 6- Propyl-2-thiouracil (PTU) is an anti-thyroid drug usually used to treat overactive thyroid, but may cause obesity, which rises morbidity and mortality of patients. Object To explore the prevalence of obesity in hypothyroid patients, who were receiving PTU fo... Show More
  • Pityriasis Rosea Gibert - Disease History and New Findings

    Konrad Pavel

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 1, June 2022
    Pages: 7-10
    Received: 30 May 2022
    Accepted: 20 June 2022
    Published: 30 June 2022
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    Abstract: The author's aim in this article is to describe a common exanthematic disease typical of adolescence, pityriasis rosea Gibert, in the light of new findings. Another aim is to draw attention to an overlooked fact about the difficulty and inconsistency of therapy with the recommended course of action. The author uses his own experience from his many ... Show More