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Primary Sjogren’s Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
• Primary Sjögren's is a solitary process whereas secondary Sjögren's
Primary Sjogren’s Syndrome ... Pathogenesis and Clinical ... (SLE) Signs / Symptoms ... #Pathophysiology ... Diagnosis #Signs #Symptoms
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased Loss 
 - Increased GI Loss
 - Increased Urinary
Increased Cell Production ... K-ATPase which imports ... - Refeeding Syndrome ... potassium #low #pathophysiology
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: Mechanisms and Side Effects
 • Serotonin Syndrome:
   - Autonomic Hyperactivity:
• Serotonin Syndrome ... Abnormalities: Ocular ... SSRI Withdrawal Syndrome ... Serotonin #Inhibitors #Pathophysiology ... Diagnosis #Signs #Symptoms
Xeropthalmia: Pathogenesis and Ocular Manifestations

Decr Visual pigment -> Keratinization, thickening & non-wetting of the conjunctiva
Pathogenesis and Ocular ... with reduced tear production ... conjunctiva) • Bitot's spots ... #Xeropthalmia #pathophysiology ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms
Prader-Willi Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Maternal uniparental disomy: inheriting 2 copies of maternal chromosome
Prader-Willi Syndrome ... Pathogenesis and clinical ... Signs/Symptoms ... fractures • Short ... #genetics #pathophysiology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... Dehydration • Symptoms ... changes, stroke symptoms ... organ damage • Treatment ... : • Pathophysiology
Lung Abscess
Microbiology:
 • Polymicrobial 
 • Anaerobes (most common) 
Clinical: 
 • Indolent symptoms that evolve
most common) Clinical ... • Indolent symptoms ... cough, sputum production ... , hemoptysis Treatment ... Diagnosis #Pulmonary #Clinical
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors(SNRIs): Mechanisms and Side Effects

Withdrawal: Dizziness, Diarrhea, Insomnia, Nausea, Vomiting
Serotonin Syndrome - Potentially Life
Vomiting Serotonin Syndrome ... Abnormalities: Ocular ... SerotoninNorepinephrine #Inhibitors #Pathophysiology ... Diagnosis #Signs #Symptoms
Patellofemoral Syndrome - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Knee Pain with possible symptoms of 'catching'
Patellofemoral Syndrome ... Pathogenesis and clinical ... with possible symptoms ... Patellofemoral #Syndrome ... #pathophysiology
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Dysthesias - Tingling, burning, or painful sensation at
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ... Pathogenesis and clinical ... • Weak thumb abduction ... #CarpalTunnel #Syndrome ... #pathophysiology