A 35-year-old woman has remarried and desires to have children with her new Caucasian husband. However, she already has a 5-year-old child with cystic fibrosis from her previous marriage. She is concerned about the likelihood of having another affected child with her new partner. Can you provide an estimated risk?
A 55-year-old obese male patient complains of a painful and swollen big toe accompanied by a mild fever. Given his history of gout, it is suspected to be the underlying cause of his current symptoms. Which blood test is the most useful in confirming a diagnosis of gout?
A 72-year-old male with a BMI of 31 kg/m2 presents with bilateral lower limb cellulitis. A urine dipstick shows glycosuria ++. What test would be most effective in diagnosing type 2 diabetes?
A clinical research group is conducting a study on diabetes epidemiology. As part of the study, researchers are collecting data on the age profile of a sample population in India.
Among the various data collected, one of the variables was the age of a person. This was divided into four categories: under 18, 18-30, 30-50, and over 50. Respondents were asked to select one of these four options.
What is this type of variable called?
A random selection of 800 elderly adults agree to participate in a study of the possible effects of drug Y.
They are followed prospectively for a period of ten years to see if there is an association between the incidence of dementia and the use of drug Y.
Which type of study is described here?
A study recruits a random sample of 5,000 individuals over the age of 50 and asks about their use of herbs and other health supplements. Participants are then followed-up for five years. The study aims to compare the incidence of colon cancer among participants to see if the use of herbs or health supplements has any effect.
What type of study is this?
A 54-year-old man with a history of acromegaly presents for a check-up. He reports experiencing pins and needles in his hands in the early morning hours, and a positive Tinel’s sign. Which muscle is most likely to be weak?
What is the primary process of growth that causes benign enlargement of the prostate?
How does the incidence of male breast cancer compared to that of female breast cancer?
How can cardiac output be defined?