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Lactic Acidosis - Overview and Pathophysiology
Lactic acid is an endogenous substrate for gluconeogenesis, that is constantly
- Overview and Pathophysiology ... Lactic acid is an endogenous ... with exercise/activity ... why LR does not cause ... differential #diagnosis #pathophysiology
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Secondary Causes ... based on repeat clinic ... Steroids (Cushing's, exogenous ... RAS Metabolic Causes ... HTN #Secondary #Nephrology
Bell's Palsy
Bell’s Palsy is a damage, acute weakness, or paralysis of the Facial nerve (7th CN),
an identifiable cause ... The cause is unknown ... but its clinically ... #Bells #Palsy #neurology ... #anatomy #pathophysiology
Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis: Differential Diagnosis
ECF volume contracted: urine chloride concentration <20 meq/L
 • Gastric alkalosis:
Causes of Metabolic ... ectopic ACTH) • Exogenous ... dehydrogenase activity ... loop diuretics actively ... #nephrology
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
39 C this is a clinical ... production • Actively ... maintained fever CAUSES ... Phaeochromocytoma Neurologic ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Indications for tPA in Stroke:
 • Clinical diagnosis of ischemic stroke
 • Measurable neurologic deficit
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in Stroke: • Clinical ... present, in which case ... hemorrhage • Active ... #Stroke #cva #management ... #neurology
Anticonvulsants as Mood Stabilizers: Mechanism and Side-effect
Examples: Valproate, Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine
 • Mild anticholinergic effect -> Drowsiness
of dopaminergic activity ... , asthenia • Neurologic ... Systemic effect -> Nausea ... #SideEffects #Pathophysiology
Trendelenburg Gait: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Skeletal Pathology of the Hip
 • Arthritis
 • Congenital hip dysplasia
Pathogenesis and clinical ... Chondrodysplasia Neurologic ... Poliomyelitis Activity ... Trendelenburg #Gait #pathophysiology ... #causes #symptoms
The interferon (IFN) signature: what’s the point? How to use it in clinical practice?

Characterizing activity of
How to use it in clinical ... Characterizing activity ... pathway in the clinic ... understanding of pathophysiology ... signature #diagnosis #management
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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Diagnosis and Management ... extrapulmonary cases ... Clinical Signs ... signs/symptoms of active ... decreased reflexes Pathophysiology