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Xeropthalmia: Pathogenesis and Ocular Manifestations

Decr Visual pigment -> Keratinization, thickening & non-wetting of the conjunctiva
production -> Corneal ... conjunctiva and cornea ... dryness of the cornea ... #Xeropthalmia #pathophysiology ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms
Bell's palsy
There are many different causes of Facial Nerve Palsy. However, the commonest
cause of unilateral facial
many different causes ... the commonest cause ... Hyperacusis - Loss of Corneal ... Neurology #Signs #Symptoms
Alcohol Withdrawal Summary

Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Cause, Course, Management 

#Diagnosis #Management #Pathophysiology #Alcohol #Withdrawal #Symptoms
Withdrawal Summary Pathophysiology ... , Symptoms, Cause ... Diagnosis #Management #Pathophysiology ... Alcohol #Withdrawal #Symptoms
In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
In order to better ... based solely on symptoms ... who never show symptoms ... past or current symptoms ... #Stages #Classes
Schizophrenia: Pathogenesis and Symptoms
Increased dopaminergic transmission in mesolimbic projection
-> Dopaminergic neurons here project into the limbic
Pathogenesis and Symptoms ... is thought to cause ... into the cerebral cortex ... is thought to cause ... Schizophrenia #pathophysiology
Differential Diagnosis for Hemolytic Anemia
Intrinsic Causes:
 • Enzyme deficiencies ex. G6PD, pyruvate kinase 
 • Hemoglobinopathies
Anemia Intrinsic Causes ... elliptocytosis Extrinsic Causes ... agents ex. lead, copper ... Intravascular Causes ... #classification
The worst case of crusted scabies I’ve even seen. Looking at the photo makes me itch
The worst case of ... Looking at the photo ... James Porter @drjamesporter ... Arms #Clinical #Photo
Keratoconus: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Genetics
 • Family history of keratoconus
 • Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
 • Down, Turner,
syndrome • Down, Turner ... Bilateral, asymmetric corneal ... Keratoconus Signs / Symptoms ... Rizutti's Sign • Corneal ... #Keratoconus #pathophysiology
Traditionally, congestive heart failure has been classified according to severity of symptoms, first formulated by the
to severity of symptoms ... flare ups that cause ... III and class IV symptoms ... HeartFailure #Staging #Classification ... #Stages #Classes
Childhood Immunization Schedule: Why we immunize
 • Diphtheria Toxin -> URT inflammation causes pseudomembrane with hardened
URT inflammation causes ... severe swelling causes ... hemorrhagic rash; symptoms ... non-specific viral symptoms ... peds #pediatrics #pathophysiology