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Phosphate Binders - Pros and Cons

Calcium carbonate (TumsTM) 
 - Most inexpensive, antacid properties useful for
Phosphate Binders ... properties useful for reflux ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... Table #Comparison #Pharmacology ... #Nephrology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Mutism Pathophysiology ... • Gag reflex ... • Cough reflex ... pontine lesion • Dipping ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Characteristics of Commonly Used Phosphate Binders 
Aluminum 
 - Potent and effective 
 - Useful for
Used Phosphate Binders ... properties useful for reflux ... #Phosphate #Binders ... Table #Comparison #Pharmacology ... #Nephrology
Tromner Sign on Physical Exam

The Trömner sign is commonly used as a clinical neurological examination for
modified Rossolimo reflex ... which, with the fingers ... partially flexed, the tapping ... Tromners #Sign #Reflex ... clinical #Video #Neurology
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Pathogenesis and Medications
Aging
 -> Increased Testosterone -> Testosterone metabolized into DHT by type
prostate -> DHT binds ... Hyperplasia #Prostate #Pathophysiology ... #Medications #Pharmacology ... #Urology
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Hormonal alterations (result of aging process)
    ->
alpha-reductase -> DHT binds ... aromatase -> Estrogen binds ... hormones, urine reflux ... Hyperplasia #Prostate #Pathophysiology ... #Urology #Signs