What is a myxoedema coma and how can I identify it? A myxoedema coma is a severe decompensated state of hypothyroidism due to prolonged...

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is a diabetes emergency requiring urgent medical attention and treatment. It tends to occur more in patients...

A recent study published in the NEJM this month by Seethapathy et al is the latest in a recent slew of articles and editorials this year...

What is a thyroid storm and how can we recognise it? A thyroid storm is a rare and life threatening condition caused by an exaggerated...

Another dreaded topic for internal medicine residents is managing low sodiums. The key to understanding sodium balance in the body is to...

Many residents get jittery the moment they know they have a diabetic crisis to manage on their shift. This post aims to put those feeling...

What are the key features that characterize DKA? DKA is characterised by the following: Uncontrolled hyperglycaemia (Blood glucose...

The 6 key tips for a patient with diabetes to avoid a diabetes crisis during illness are: Follow up with your regular endocrinologist to...

Welcome to My Blog! Hi everyone! I'm Dr Rhea Chatterjea and I live in the hot and humid tropics in Singapore. I'm really excited that...