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The principal endocrine 'axes' and glands. Parathyroid glands, adrenal zona glomerulosa and endocrine pancreas are not
endocrine pancreas are ... Italics show negative ... Endocrinology #Pathophysiology
Diabetes Pathophysiology and Medication Targets

The ominous octet is one concept that summarizes the different pathophysiologic pathways
Diabetes Pathophysiology ... the different pathophysiologic ... medications and what part ... #Diabetes #Pathophysiology
Non-Cirrhotic Portal Fibrosis (NCPF) vs Extra-Hepatic Portal Vein Obstruction (EHPVO)

By Sharanya Kaushik @sharanyakaushik and Vallabh Shet
sharanyakaushik and Vallabh Shet ... #NCPF #EHPVO #pathophysiology
Kussmaul's Sign and Friedreich's Sign on Neck Examination

A middle-aged M with unknown PMH presents with dyspnea.
eponymous JVP findings are ... small blue-colored spot ... middle chest, lower part ... deep Y-descent) + XRT ... just by looking at
Feedback Loop: Growth Hormone (GH)
Growth Hormone:
 • Liver -> GHR activates JAK-STAT pathway -> Incr IGF1
Activation of AKT ... deficiency: - Short ... endocrinology #pathophysiology
Caffeine Content (mg) for Popular Drinks

JOLT 
Energy Drink 
280 mg 

5 Hour 
Energy 
200 mg
Medium Roast, short ... small 109 mg Shot ... Coffee 6 mg Hot
Pathyophysiology - hyperglycemic crises in patients with diabetes 
Key signs/symptoms of HHS/DKA:
Both: Polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss,
Pathyophysiology ... hypotension) DKA: Short
Liver Chemistry Tests - AST, ALT, Alkaline Phosphatase and Bilirubin Metabolism
AST and ALT:
 • AST: liver
Chemistry Tests - AST ... , ALT, Alkaline ... and ALT: • AST ... liver, 80% of AST ... Bilirubin #Hepatology #Pathophysiology
NSAID vs ACEI/ARB effects on the Kidneys

Remember that NSAIDs and ACEI/ARB therapy have opposing effects on
NSAID vs ACEI/ARB ... NSAIDs and ACEI/ARB ... ACEI/ARB's are often ... Nephrology #Renal #Pathophysiology
Mechanisms of Loop Diuretic Action and Resistance. Panel A, loop diuretics circulate bound to protein. As
Panel B, they are ... OAT1 and OAT2) at ... 4 (and others) at ... Abnormalities at ... #Pathophysiology