4 results
Asthma vs COPD Presentation and Diagnosis
Asthma:
 • Epidemiology: Age usually < 45, History (personal or family)
Asthma vs COPD Presentation ... < 45, History (personal ... exacerbations • PFT ... attacks COPD: ... Subxiphoid PMI • COPD
CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
CPPD vs Gout ... About CPPD When ... pain, loss of function ... : Asymptomatic period ... Synovial Fluid Testing
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Syndrome Pathophysiology ... brain and spinal cord ... disorders • Testing ... positive in 2/3 of pts ... diazepam • EMG testing
Hypophosphatemia and Hypoxia - Pathophysiology

↓ Phosphate leads to ↓ red cell 2,3-DPG and a  reduction
and Hypoxia - Pathophysiology ... impacts respiratory function ... phosphorus is seen in COPD ... renal phosphorus wasting ... patients with COPD