Question 1

would susac's syndrome show up on an mri?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A self-limited syndrome of encephalopathy, branch retinal occlusion and hearing loss. Mri findings include multifocal cerebral white matter lesions>lesions affecting the basal ganglia and thalamus(cortical nuclei that relay information). The corpus callosum is always involved. A large white matter fiber tract that relays information from one side of the brain to the other.

Question 2

what is the treatment of choice for newly diagnosed susac disease?

Accepted Answer

See below: Susac’s syndrome is best treated as soon as possible with an aggressive, long-term course of drugs that suppress the immune system, such as steroids. Some medications include:

prednisone
intravenous methylprednisolone
intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)
cyclophosphamide
mycophenolate mofetil
azathioprine
biological therapies

Question 3

what would a smac be performed in?

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A computer: I'm not sure if I'm taking your question TOO literally, but a SMAC stands for Sequential Multiple Analysis Computer).  So the test is performed in a SMAC. The laboratory takes a blood sample and then the technician puts that sample in the SMAC, which tests your blood for either 12 or 20 chemicals in the blood depending on if its a SMAC 12 or 20.  I hope this helps!

Question 4

how can you last longer in the sac?

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Relax: Leave any stress outside the bedroom.  Be romantic!  it is not about performance-it's about love...

Question 5

when can i see the baby in the sac?

Accepted Answer

Baby in sac: About 7+ weeks from the last menstrual period.

Question 6

what are dos and don'ts for a lady in the sac?

Accepted Answer

Depends on your Dr: You may have limitations from before. It depends on your status and your conditioning and what comorbidities that you have. You can do a lot of exercise, and only be limited by your previous status. Certain medications are also limited and this would depend on your physician.

Question 7

at 6-8 weeks is it normal to just see the sac and nothing in there?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Usually can make out the heart, limbs , and head with aid of tech.

Question 8

sugar problem high?

Accepted Answer

Let me help: Diabetes is a condition where the glucose or sugar levels are too high in the blood.
Go and check it out to be sure.

Question 9

is ebola found in sudan?

Accepted Answer

Ebola Virus: The Ebola Virus Sudan species is named for the country of Sudan where it was first discovered. The current large outbreak is Ebola Virus Zaire.

Question 10

how is sugar bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Glucose + fructose: Table sugar is a disaccharide composed of the sugars mentioned above. The body processes fructose via a route which metabolizes into fat. Avoid table sugar when possible and especially high fructose corn syrup.

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