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Magnesium Deficiency and Alcoholism

Risks associated with Mg deficiency in alcoholism:
 • Affects protein synthesis. energy production,
and Alcoholism ... Risks associated ... in alcoholism: ... • Depressive symptoms ... #pathophysiology
Features of a Sickle Cell Crisis 
Sickle-cell disease - an autosomal recessive blood disorder.
Characterized by red
a Sickle Cell Crisis ... The underlying pathophysiology ... Can be triggered ... co-existent G6PD deficiency ... Features #Signs #Symptoms
Thiamine Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Clinical Manifestations

Causes of Thiamine Deficiency:
 • Poor intake:
	- Diets
- Differential ... grains - Chronic alcoholism ... Wet beri-beri triggers ... Manifestations #Differential ... beriberi #nutrition #pathophysiology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
monophasic Pathophysiology ... Bilateral signs and/or symptoms ... than 2/3 of the cross-sectional ... • Nutritional Deficiency ... management #neurology #differential