Minerals

Fluorosis Uncovered: Identifying and Understanding Enamel Damage: Response to the Medical Image Challenge

This post provides the detailed explanation and diagnosis for the medical image challenge we previously posted. If you haven’t seen the challenge yet, refer to our previous post for the case details before reading the full response.

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20 High-Yield Case-Based MCQs on Trace Elements: Clinical Scenarios & Explanations

Explore 20 high-yield multiple-choice questions on trace elements, covering essential minerals like calcium, iron, zinc, selenium, and copper. Each case-based question is designed to enhance understanding of clinical presentations, metabolic disorders, and diagnostic approaches. Perfect for medical students, healthcare professionals, and exam preparation!

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Case Study- Wilson’s Disease

Case Details A 15 –year-old girl presented with abdominal pain and diarrhea for 3 days. She became jaundiced and a presumptive diagnosis of infective hepatitis was made, but serological tests were negative. She subsequently died of fulminant liver failure. At post-mortem, her liver copper concentration was found to be grossly increased. What is the probable diagnosis? What kind of

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Iron deficiency anemia-a case study

Case Details An 18 –year- old female reported to the physician for consultation. She complained of generalized weakness, lethargy, and inability to do the routine work from the previous few months. On further questioning, she revealed that she was having excessive bleeding during menstruation for the previous six months. She complained of breathlessness and palpitations

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Calcium Homeostasis

Calcium is required for the proper functioning of muscle contraction, nerve conduction, hormone release, and blood coagulation. In addition, calcium is required as a cofactor for various enzymes. Calcium balance Calcium is an important nutrient. The daily intake is approximately 1000 mg/day. The adult human body contains approximately 1100 g (27.5mol) of calcium. 99% of

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