6135 results
Schizophrenia: Pathogenesis and Symptoms
Increased dopaminergic transmission in mesolimbic projection
-> Dopaminergic neurons here project into the limbic
Pathogenesis and Symptoms ... in mesolimbic projection ... in mesocortical projection ... decision-making, language production ... pathophysiology #diagnosis
Primary Sjogren’s Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
• Primary Sjögren's is a solitary process whereas secondary Sjögren's
(SLE) Signs / Symptoms ... Decreased tear production ... Decreased sebum production ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis ... #Signs #Symptoms
Lung Abscess
Microbiology:
 • Polymicrobial 
 • Anaerobes (most common) 
Clinical: 
 • Indolent symptoms that evolve
• Indolent symptoms ... cough, sputum production ... Lung #Abscess #Diagnosis
Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

 • Negative feedback on hypothalamus/pituitary, Decreasing ACTH -> Decr Sex
Estrogen) • Inhibit production ... Osteoclasts • Inhibit production ... pathophysiology #signs #symptoms ... #diagnosis
Metformin Associated Lactic Acidosis (MALA) 

Pathophysiology of MALA
 - Metformin interferes with the activity of the
hepatocellular aerobic ATP production ... increased lactate production ... anaerobic metabolism Diagnosis ... also includes symptoms ... Toxicity #Toxicology #Diagnosis
Venn Diagram - Does this patient have pneumonia?
Diagnosis is generally based on three lines of evidence:
Diagnosis is generally ... - Pulmonary symptoms ... cough, sputum production ... Venn #Diagram #Diagnosis
Osteoarthritis (OA): Clinical findings
 • Stimulation of joint nociceptors in subchondral bone -> Pain with loading
enzymes, joint fluid production ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Xeropthalmia: Pathogenesis and Ocular Manifestations

Decr Visual pigment -> Keratinization, thickening & non-wetting of the conjunctiva
with reduced tear production ... ophthalmology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)
WHAT IS IT?
Hypersensitivity response to Aspergillus fumigatus in the airways
 • Primarily affects
increased mucus production ... ARE THE CLINICAL SYMPTOMS ... Increased cough or production ... ABPA #pulmonary #diagnosis
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Hormonal alterations (result of aging process)
    ->
AR -dependent production ... extracellular matrix production ... emptying - Voiding Symptoms ... Urology #Signs #Symptoms ... #Diagnosis