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Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis (MPGN) AKA: Mesangiocapillary GN
 • Active Urine Sediment (dysmorphic RBC, RBC casts, +/- proteinuria)
dysmorphic RBC, RBC casts ... formation along glomerular ... staining (lg + complement ... MGPN • Complement ... pathway • C3
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... or alternative complement ... pathways. ... infections are common causes ... #testing #workup
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
BEARING CHILD PATHWAY ... FLAGS - In all cases ... #Limping #NWB #Algorithm ... #Pathway #Child ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... or alternative complement ... pathways. 6) SPEP ... infections are common causes ... diagnosis #initial #testing
Pathogenesis of Select Causes of Constipation in Adults and in Elderly

 • Mechanical (ex. Bowel Obstruction,
Pathogenesis of Select Causes ... unknown, many pathways ... excitatory neural pathways ... #constipation #pathophysiology ... #geriatrics
Hypophosphatemia and Hypoxia - Pathophysiology

↓ Phosphate leads to ↓ red cell 2,3-DPG and a  reduction
and Hypoxia - Pathophysiology ... Rapoport-Leubering pathway ... Phosphate is a cause ... renal phosphorus wasting ... respiratory #hypoxia #pathophysiology