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Osteomalacia & Osteoporosis in People with HIV
Osteomalacia:
 - Decreased bone matrix mineralization. In people with HIV
have been a/w TDF ... multiple causes ... weakness, waddling gait ... Decr PO4, Incr ALP ... Osteoporosis #HIVAIDS #Comparison
Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
in 1923 Low ALP ... • Vitamin C deficiency ... respiratory failure • Neurologic ... ) - Waddling gait ... Hyophosphatasia #hepatology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
involve one, two, or all ... Platelet Disorders • Nutritional ... : vitamin B12 or ... folic acid deficiency ... treatments • Copper deficiency
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
diabetic, B12 deficiency ... neuron disease (ALS ... range of motion, gait ... slippery surfaces • Psychiatric ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology