Question 1

which iud has the highest efficacy: mirena, skyla, or kyleena?  why is the kaplan-meier for kyleena so much higher than the others at 1.45?

Accepted Answer

Similiar: Mirena, Skyla and Kyleena are all over 99% effective.  However, Mirena initially releases 20 mcg/day of Levonorgestrel; Kyleena 17.5mcg/day 
and Skyla 14mcg/day.   The higher dose may give Mirena a slight edge but its unproven.    Mirena and Kyleena use is  5 years; Skyla 3 years.   Skyla and Kyleena are smaller so insertion is less painful if you've never given birth.  Best wishes!

Question 2

what is kallman's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Genetic Condition: Kallmann's syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by the failure to commence or complete puberty.

It causes hypogonadism (low level of circulating sex related hormones; testosterone in men and estrogen and Progesterone in women) and is accompanied by a total lack of the sense of smell (anosmia) or a heavily reduced sense of smell (hyposmia).

The diagnosis is made by a full endocrine eval.

Question 3

what are the tests for kala-azar?

Accepted Answer

Biopsy or blood test: Leishmania (kala-azar) is best diagnosed by taking a careful history, including travel to areas where leishmania is found.  Many tests are avaialble, choice will depend upon specific symptoms.Consult an infectious disease specialist to help.Tests include: biopsy of spleen, bone marrow, lymph node or skin. Blood test include immnunofloursent assays, PCR www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0002362/.

Question 4

what does a high kappa/lambra ratio mean?

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Multiple Myeloma: Kappa and lamda are classifications of light chains of immunoglobulins in humans.  They are part of the "y" shaped arms of your antibodies.  This ratio is used to distinguish MGUS or monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance from multiple myeloma. High ratio favors Multiple Myeloma

Question 5

what are the symptoms of kallman syndrome?

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Kallmans syndrome: •failure to go through puberty 
•no sense of smell (anosmia) or very weak ability to smell (hyposmia) 
•undescended testes (cryptorchidism) in males 
•small penis (microphallus) in males 
•menstruation never starts in women (called primary amenorrhea) 
•simultaneous movement of both hands (called bimanual synkinesis) affects about one-fifth of males with the disorder
 there are other symptoms that.

Question 6

do you know who has klinefelter's or kallman's?

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Hypogonadism is: Comon to both: kf is a problem of an extra x chromsome, xxy; kallman is a problem in the hypothalmus of not calling for lh/fsh release form the pituitary. Klinefelter occurs in boys; kallman is found in boys and girls that do not start puberty/.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: kala azar?

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Kala azar: Kala azar =  Leishmaniasis , a potentially fatal infection by a  protozoan parasite called Leishmania donovani .

Question 8

hi which gynaecologist are available in witbank for me keyplan ?

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Referrals: HealthTap's free, public site is for education. We are not a referral service. Recommend that you contact your health insurance company to find out if that is a covered benefit and if it is, to get a list of their covered network providers.

Question 9

how long after a bite until you see the first symptom of kala azar?

Accepted Answer

Few days - 8 months: Kala azar (leishmania) is caused a parasite which is spread by the bite of an infected sandfly. There are several forms of leishmania from different parts of the globe; each has it's own set of symptoms. Travelers are most likely to encounter a chronic, non-healing skin sore. Treatment usually requires the help of an infectious disease specialist. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0002362/.

Question 10

if an igg kappa paraproteinaemia is measured as 7g?

Accepted Answer

Hopefully 7mg/L: It also depends on the ratio of kappa to lamda light chains and the presence of polyclonal or monoclonal gammopathy.That is a large amount, while 7mg/l would be normal. Please double check the measurement for grams or milligrams.

If abnormal, it can mean a plasma cell dyscrasia like multiple myeloma, amyloidosis, or Waldenstrom's anemia. Please follow up with the doctor who ordered the test.

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Which iud has the highest efficacy: mirena, skyla, or kyleena? why is the kaplan-meier for kyleena so much higher than the others at 1.45?

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What is kallman's syndrome?

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What are the tests for kala-azar?

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What does a high kappa/lambra ratio mean?

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What are the symptoms of kallman syndrome?

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Do you know who has klinefelter's or kallman's?

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What is the definition or description of: kala azar?

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Hi which gynaecologist are available in witbank for me keyplan ?

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How long after a bite until you see the first symptom of kala azar?

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If an igg kappa paraproteinaemia is measured as 7g?

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