On April 23, 1908, the creation of the Medical Reserve Corps authorized the placement of several hundred medical personnel on a federal reserve status to be called to active duty if needed to augment the regular medical doctors.
Glyburide (Micronase, Diabeta, Glynase Prestab) is a drug prescribed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It is recommended that glyburide be combined with diet and exercise for controlling blood glucose levels. Side effects, drug interactions, dosage, and safety during pregnancy should be reviewed prior to taking this medication.
fat-splitting enzyme; abbreviated LPS. Any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of fats into glycerol and fatty acids. The two important sources in the body are the pancreas and the intestinal mucosa. Measurement of the serum levels of lipase is an important diagnostic test for acute and chronic pancreatitis.See also pancreatic lipase.ny enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of fats into glycerol and fatty acids. The two important sources in the body are the pancreas and the intestinal mucosa. Measurement of the serum levels of lipase is an important diagnostic test for acute and chronic pancreatitis. See also pancreatic lipase.