Erwa ELmakki

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How frequent is pulmonary hypertension in sickle cell disease? What is the best treatment for it?

Pulmonary hypertension secondary to sickle cell anemia

25 February 2020 2,280 6 View

How frequent is thrombocytopenia in patients with dengue fever? What is the mechanism for that??

The mechanism of thrombocytopenia in Dengue fever

25 February 2020 6,756 3 View

Is there any role for ARBs other than Olmesartan in inducing chronic diarrhea?

Among the ARBs antihypertensives drugs Olmesartan has been reported to cause villous atrophy and chronic diarrhea a condition called sprue-like enteropathy , is there any experiences with the...

21 July 2016 7,628 3 View

How to deal with diabetic patients with biopsy-proven NASH? Do you have any experience in this isssue?

Biopsy-proven NASH in diabetic patients still remaining treatment challenge, as in non-diabetic patients with NASH the use of either Vitamin E or Pioglitazone is shown to be safe & effective...

24 March 2016 3,411 5 View

Is there any role for anti-TNF in treatment of toxic megacolon secondary to ulcerative colitis?

Anti-TNF & toxic megacolon

18 November 2015 3,084 2 View

Are immunosuppressants useful in refractory celiac sprue?

Conventional immunosuppressant Vs biologic treatment(eg: Infliximab) : What are their roles in Celiac sprue?

24 September 2014 3,390 5 View

Is there any association between H.pylori and development of autoimmune disorders?

H.pylori and autoimmune diseases

24 September 2014 3,322 7 View

Is calcium supplementation necessary for patients with liver cirrhosis?

Calcium deficiency in Chronic liver disease

24 September 2014 4,777 6 View

What is the effect of PPIs on Clopidogrel?

PPI affect CYP system while clopidogrel depend on this system to be converted to its active form. (controversy issue)

03 September 2014 9,532 7 View

How do you differentiate between acute and chronic HCV infection other than the duration of the infection?

Do you any specific seromarkers, biomarkers or immunological tests that help in distinguishing acute form chronic HCV?

27 August 2014 2,733 14 View

Do we need to maintain Azathioprine in pregnant ladies with ulcerative colitis?

Safety of Azathioprine during pregnancy

18 August 2014 8,094 5 View

Is Hypnotherapy an efficient way for treating patients with IBS?

Hypnotherapy in IBS

18 August 2014 5,968 8 View

How to treat chronic HCV infection in patient with sickle cell anemia?

I would like to know expert opinions in treating chronic HCV infection in patient with sickle cell anemia?

23 December 2013 3,614 4 View