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Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS)
Absolute Insulin deficit:
 - Type I DM:
Pathophysiology ... deficit: - Type I DM ... produced - Type II DM ... #dka #hhs #pathophysiology ... #comparison #endocrinology
Tweetorial - How does diabetes mellitus (DM) lead to an increased risk of infection? 

By Dr.
diabetes mellitus (DM ... Risk #Tweetorial #Endocrinology ... #DM #Pathophysiology
ANTI-MDA5 DERMATOMYOSITIS

Cutaneous manifestations:
• Periorbital heliotrope (blue-purple) rash with edema
• Erythematous rash on the face, or the
chest (in a V-sign ... 74% of anti-MDA5 DM ... lesser extent, DM ... Dermatomyositis • Anti-MDA5 DM ... #rheumatology #dermatology
Dermatomyositis (DM) and Polymyositis (PM): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Elevated Antinuclear Antibodies: Anti-Jo-1, Anti-OJ, Anti-Mi2, Anti-SRP, Anti-EJ,
Dermatomyositis (DM ... Dermatomyositis #DM ... PM #Diagnosis #Pathophysiology ... #Signs #Symptoms
Holster Sign in Dermatomyositis

Interestingly, poikiloderma and violaceous erythema can occur in sun protected areas as well
Holster Sign in ... frequently overlooked sign ... of DM located along ... called: The holster sign ... Dermatomyositis #Dermatology
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
Insulin resist + DM ... malignancy Pathophysiology ... Pegvisomant) ± D2 ... Diagnosis #Management #Endocrinology ... #Treatment #Pathophysiology
Psoriasiform Scalp Findings in Dermatomyositis

Scalp: DM patients can present with a psoriasiform scalp eruption characterized redness,
Dermatomyositis Scalp: DM ... the presenting sign ... Psoriasiform #Scalp #sign ... Dermatomyositis #Dermatology
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
DM with generalized ... to have typical DM ... chest (in a V-sign ... shoulders (in a shawl sign ... #rheumatology #dermatology