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Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Summary: 1. Medical Overview and Pathophysiology Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is an umbrella term for conditions caused by the hardening and narrowing of your arteries. Arteries are the high-pressure blood vessels that deliver oxygen-rich blood from your heart to every organ and tissue in … Read more
Zero-calorie sugar substitutes have long been marketed as healthy alternatives to refined sugar. Found in everything from sugar-free chewing gum and toothpaste to low-calorie jams, ice creams, and yogurts, xylitol is standard across modern diet pantries. However, major new clinical research raises critical questions about its long-term cardiovascular safety. The largest observational study of its … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Summary EMERGENCY WARNING: High-dose intake of concentrated sugar substitutes can sometimes mask, trigger, or coincide with life-threatening cardiovascular or neurological emergencies. Seek immediate emergency services care if you or someone you look after experiences sudden, heavy pressure or a crushing sensation in the chest, … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Takeaways EMERGENCY WARNING: Seek immediate emergency care (call 911 in the U.S. or go to the nearest emergency room) if a person with suspected or confirmed measles develops severe shortness of breath, rapid or labored breathing, persistent chest pain or pressure, extreme lethargy, confusion, inability … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Takeways EMERGENCY WARNING: Seek immediate emergency medical attention (call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room) if you experience severe, unmanageable flank or lower back pain, sudden gross hematuria (dark red urine or visible blood clots causing urinary blockage), acute confusion, severe shortness of … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Summary EMERGENCY WARNING: Excess thyroid hormone can cause a dangerous cardiovascular event known as a thyroid storm. Seek immediate emergency medical care or call emergency services if you or someone in your care experiences crushing chest pain, a sudden racing or skipping heartbeat (palpitations) … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Key Takeways EMERGENCY WARNING: If you or someone you are caring for experiences severe trouble breathing, persistent chest pain or pressure, new-onset confusion, inability to wake or stay awake, or a pale, gray, or blue discoloration on the lips, skin, or nail beds, seek immediate … Read more
Written by Dr. Adam N. Khan, M.D. Last updated August 24, 2026. An eGFR drop after Jardiance or Farxiga is usually an expected pressure change inside the kidney filters, not tissue damage. Most people fall about 3 to 5 mL/min/1.73 m², or up to about 10 to 15%, in the first 2 to 4 weeks. Recheck at 4 … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD EMERGENCY WARNING: If you or someone in your care experiences confusion, severe dizziness, extreme weakness, fruity-smelling breath, rapid shallow breathing, persistent vomiting, or loss of consciousness, call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room immediately. These are potential warning signs of severe hypoglycemia or Diabetic … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Key Takeaways EMERGENCY WARNING: If you or a loved one experiences symptoms of severe hypoglycemia—such as extreme confusion,dizziness, sweating, shaking, blurred vision, or loss of consciousness—or signs of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) like fruity breath, deep rapid breathing, severe nausea, and vomiting, seek immediate emergency … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Key Takeaways EMERGENCY MEDICAL WARNING: If you or someone nearby experiences extreme confusion, fruity-scented breath, rapid breathing, persistent vomiting, or loss of consciousness, seek immediate emergency medical care or call 911. These are signs of life-threatening diabetic emergencies such as Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) or … Read more
A coordinated public health response is currently underway in Northern Tasmania following confirmation that a child who attended two separate early learning facilities in the Launceston area has been treated for tuberculosis (TB). The health alert was triggered after Public Health Tasmania notified administrators at Goodstart Early Learning Kings Meadows regarding the diagnosis. The affected … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Answer Remission vs. Cure: Type 2 diabetes cannot be “cured” permanently because the underlying genetic risk remains, but it can go into long-term remission (an HbA1c below 6.5% for at least 3 months without medication). Primary Drivers: Significant weight loss (10% to 15% of … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Key Takeways EMERGENCY WARNING: Seek immediate emergency medical care (call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room) if your dizziness is accompanied by chest pain, shortness of breath, confusion, sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body, difficulty speaking, fainting, or a seizure. … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Key Takeways EMERGENCY WARNING: If you or someone near you experiences sudden confusion, fruity-smelling breath, rapid deep breathing, extreme weakness, or loss of consciousness, seek immediate emergency medical care (call 911 in the USA). These are signs of life-threatening diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) or severe hypoglycemia. … Read more