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Stress Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Abnormal biomechanics, Repetitive impact activities
=> Repetitive subthreshold mechanical loading
=> Bone strain
=>
to repair => Microscopic ... #orthopedics #pathophysiology ... #symptoms #signs
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • The Achilles tendon is 15cm long in
Achilles Tendon Rupture ... etiology Signs/Symptoms ... - Pain over rupture ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms ... #pathophysiology
Schizophrenia: Pathogenesis and Symptoms
Increased dopaminergic transmission in mesolimbic projection
-> Dopaminergic neurons here project into the limbic
Pathogenesis and Symptoms ... cause the Positive Symptoms ... of keeping with cultural ... Schizophrenia #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #symptoms
Lower Urinary Tract Infection: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

- Predisposing Factors:  Immunocompromised state, diabetes, elderly, female
epithelium and causing symptoms ... Signs/Symptoms ... (+) Bacterial culture ... UrinaryTractInfection #LUTI #Pathophysiology ... #Signs #Symptoms
Metformin Associated Lactic Acidosis (MALA) 

Pathophysiology of MALA
 - Metformin interferes with the activity of the
Acidosis (MALA) Pathophysiology ... /mL, metformin binds ... also includes symptoms
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
Clinical Signs/Symptoms ... Pathophysiology: ... • UA and Urine cultures ... may narrow per culture
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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Clinical Signs/Symptoms ... back pain - Symptoms ... May have signs/symptoms ... decreased reflexes Pathophysiology ... of AFB by smear microscopy
Important Fungal Stains
Mycology Lab:
 • Calcofluor white - Fluorochrome that binds glucans and chitin in fungal
Fluorochrome that binds ... preparation from culture ... #microbiology #microscopy
Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis - Illness Script
 • Epidemiology: Asian men age 20-30 with hyperthyroidism of any
and menses • Pathophysiology ... thyroid hormone • Symptoms ... hours-days duration +/- symptoms ... prevention of future
Non-Infective Endocarditis (NBTE / Marantic Endocarditis)
Non-infective endocarditis is also known as: Non-bacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE), Aseptic
Vegetations may be microscopic ... pathognomonic signs/symptoms ... Marantic #diagnosis #pathophysiology