Disease: hyperthyroidism

Amorphophallus konjac: traditional uses, bioactive potential, and emerging health applications

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Konjac is a plant used in Asian cuisine and traditional medicine for thousands of years that contains a special fiber called glucomannan. This fiber can help with weight loss, blood sugar control, and cholesterol reduction while also supporting a healthy gut and reducing inflammation. Modern research shows promising potential for using konjac to help prevent serious diseases like colorectal cancer and manage conditions like diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease.

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Acute fungal endometritis in women with abnormal uterine bleeding: Clinical and microbiological insights

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Women with persistent abnormal uterine bleeding often undergo extensive testing without finding a cause. This study discovered that fungal infections, caused by Candida species, may be responsible for about 12% of such cases. The researchers found that direct sampling of the uterine lining is essential for diagnosis since surface vaginal cultures miss these infections. Treatment with an antifungal medication called voriconazole combined with surgical cleaning of the uterus proved effective in resolving the condition.

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Acute fungal endometritis in women with abnormal uterine bleeding: Clinical and microbiological insights

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This study examined a rare fungal infection of the uterus called fungal endometritis that causes abnormal bleeding and discomfort in women. Researchers found that about 12% of women with unexplained abnormal bleeding had this fungal infection, which was caused by different species of Candida yeast. A simple test using vaginal swabs was not effective for diagnosis; instead, doctors needed to take samples directly from the uterine lining. Treatment with an antifungal medication called voriconazole combined with surgical cleaning was successful in all cases studied.

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