2-DG (2-deoxy-D-glucose) is a glucose analogue that can inhibit glycolysis and has potential applications in cancer research and treatment.
All the answers published in this website are written by verified medical doctors, therapists and health experts. The Content has been moderated by iCliniq medical review team before publication. Post your medical clarifications on iCliniq by choosing the right specialty and get them answered. Your medical queries will be answered 24/7 by top doctors from iCliniq.
My baby had frequent vomiting, but now he has a low appetite. What could be the reason?
Query: Hi doctor,My baby has frequently been vomiting since he was four months old. However, all of the upper GI tests and abdominal ultrasounds were normal. He is no longer vomiting, but he is only gaining weight slowly. He is frequently fussy and has a low appetite on occasion. The blood reports were abn... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. After ruling out gastrointestinal tract (GIT) causes, the only cause of vomiting in a 4-month-old child is airway obstruction, the most commonly due to allergy, as indicated by eosinophilia in complete blood count (CBC). The child cannot b... Read Full »
My CT scan reveals a radiopaque foreign body that appears to be a thread. What could this be?
Query: Hello doctor,My CT scan reveals a radiopaque foreign body that appears to be a thread. Both the surgeon and radiologist are currently uncertain about its nature. Do you have any insights or ideas regarding what it could potentially be?Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query. To provide more accurate guidance, it would be helpful to know the specific location within the body where the radiopaque foreign body is detected and its approximate size. I suggest you consider a follow-up CT scan to gain further clarity and inf... Read Full »