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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
lateral sclerosis Pathophysiology ... Excessive glutamate activity ... fasciculations Common Symptoms ... by decreasing activity ... neurology #diagnosis #management
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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Diagnosis and Management ... cases Clinical Signs ... years - May have signs ... /symptoms of active ... decreased reflexes Pathophysiology
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
decr release and activity ... Manifestations #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #complications
Psoriatic Arthritis: Complications

 • Ocular - Inflammation of middle layer of the eye (the uvea, which
Psoriatic Arthritis: Complications ... unregulated WBCs activity ... PsoriaticArthritis #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #Complications
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Diagnosis and Management ... survival is 93-95% Pathophysiology ... increased B-cell activity ... Sarcoidosis #Diagnosis #Management ... #Signs #Symptoms
Benzodiazepine (BZD) withdrawal: clinical findings and complications

 • Activation of ACC and OFC -> Feelings of
clinical findings and complications ... Incr Sympathetic Activity ... #pharmacology #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms
Alcohol Withdrawal: Clinical Findings and Complications
The onset of alcohol withdrawal generally begins 6-24 hours after the
Clinical Findings and Complications ... increased sympathetic activity ... Increased Sympathetic Activity ... Alcohol #Withdrawal #Pathophysiology ... #Diagnosis #Signs
Bulimia Nervosa: Complications
GASTROINTESTINAL
 • Dehydration & inability to digest food -> Constipation
 • Recurrent vomiting exposes
Bulimia Nervosa: Complications ... digestive enzyme activity ... #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #psychiatry