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Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Summary EMERGENCY WARNING: If you or someone you take care of experience severe symptoms of a severely underactive thyroid—such as major confusion, extreme muscle weakness, trouble breathing, swelling all over the body, or a very slow heart rate—get emergency medical help right away. These … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD.Dr. Khan is a board-certified physician specializing in metabolic health and preventative neurology. He has no relevant financial conflicts of interest to disclose regarding the clinical protocols discussed in this article. Quick Takeways 🚨 EMERGENCY WARNING:Time-restricted eating is a lifestyle approach for long-term health. It is … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Takeaways EMERGENCY WARNING: Acetaminophen overdose can damage your liver or cause liver failure. If you or someone you care for takes more than the recommended dose, or experiences severe stomach pain, yellow eyes or skin, or extreme nausea, seek emergency medical care immediately or … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Digital therapeutics (DTx) are evidence-based software programs designed to help prevent, manage, or treat medical conditions. For anxiety and depression, digital therapeutics provide structured treatment programs that use proven methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), behavioral coaching, mood tracking, and guided exercises. Unlike general … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Quick Answer Measles is one of the most contagious viral infections in the world. Thanks to the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, measles cases have dropped greatly in the United States. However, many people still ask an important question: can you get measles if … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Measles is one of the most contagious viral diseases in the world. It spreads very easily from person to person, especially in places where people are close together. Even though measles can be prevented with vaccination, outbreaks still happen when vaccination rates drop. Understanding how … Read more
What Does Measles Look Like? Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that can make people very sick. One of the most common questions parents and patients ask is, “What does measles look like?” The answer is more than just a rash. Measles usually starts … Read more
Creatinine, eGFR and uACR provide different but connected information about kidney health. Serum creatinine is a waste product measured in blood. It is used in an equation to estimate glomerular filtration rate, or eGFR. The uACR is a urine test that checks whether albumin is leaking through the kidney filters. In simple terms, eGFR estimates filtration while … Read more
Why Did My eGFR Drop Suddenly? Causes and What to Do Next A sudden drop in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) may happen because of dehydration, acute illness, reduced blood flow to the kidneys, a medication effect, urinary blockage, acute kidney injury, or normal biological and laboratory variation. Because eGFR is calculated mainly from blood creatinine, anything … Read more
A urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) checks whether albumin, a blood protein, is leaking into your urine. In adults, a result below 30 mg/g is classified as A1, 30–299 mg/g as A2, and 300 mg/g or higher as A3. A high result can signal kidney damage, but one abnormal test does not by itself diagnose chronic kidney disease. It usually needs … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Introduction Cyclospora parasite Treatment is the standard medical approach used to cure an intestinal infection caused by Cyclospora cayetanensis. This microscopic parasite spreads mainly through contaminated fresh fruits, vegetables, and water. It causes an illness called cyclosporiasis, which often leads to watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, … Read more
Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD. Introduction Cyclospora parasite symptoms usually begin about 2 to 14 days after a person eats or drinks something contaminated with the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. This parasite mainly affects the intestines and causes diarrhea that can last for days or even weeks if it is not … Read more
Updated July 9, 2026 – Reviewed every 90 days Flank pain with fever, vomiting, blood clots, or zero urine for 12 hours = ER now. Always call your own team. Most people point way too low. Your kidneys live higher than you think tucked under your back ribs, not in your low back. Here’s exactly … Read more
Maria slid the bottle across my exam table like it held a secret she was almost afraid to name. I’d known her for eleven years—retired music teacher, grandmother of four, baker of a pecan pie so absurdly good it made even the nurses forget their own dietary advice. This Tuesday, though, she wasn’t bringing pie. … Read more
By Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD, FAAFP Medically reviewed by Dr. Adam N. Khan, MD, Infectious Disease Specialist It was a Tuesday morning, and Eleanor Vance sat across from me in exam room 4, looking exhausted and a little lost. She’s 68, a retired librarian, sharp as a tack normally, the kind of person who … Read more