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Osteoporosis: Pathogenesis and risk factors

 • Age > 30 (post-peak bone mass)
 • Post-menopausal women ->
smoking, etoh, decr activity ... pathophysiology #signs #symptoms
Pulmonary Hypertension Groups - WHO Classification
Group I - Vascular remodeling of pulmonary arteries
 • Idiopathic, HIV,
usual physical activity ... rest, but normal activity ... rest, but normal activity ... Unable to perform activity ... Symptoms of right
Gaucher Disease 

Pathophsiology
 • Lysosomal storage disorder
 • Deficiency of ß-glucocerebrosidase
• Accumulation of glucosylceramide in macrophages
Diagnosis
ß-glucocerebrosidase activity ... Diagnosis #Signs #Symptoms
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is an abnormally fast heart rhythm arising from improper electrical activity in upper
improper electrical activity ... Symptoms may include
Erythromelalgia
 • Episodes of red discoloration and hot, burning-like pain in the distal extremities.
 • Swelling
heat or physical activity ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms
DIG FAST Mnemonic - Symptoms of a Manic Episode in Bipolar Disease

D - Distractibility
I - Impulsivity
FAST Mnemonic - Symptoms ... of Ideas A - Activity ... DIGFAST #Mnemonic #Symptoms
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (SIS): Signs and Symptoms

Repetitive Overhead Activity, Scapular Dyskinesis -> Scapulohumeral mechanics become altered
SIS): Signs and Symptoms ... Repetitive Overhead Activity ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms
Persistent UC Symptoms Despite 5-ASA Therapies
 • Assess for Drug Adherence
 • Disease Activity Assessment (bloody
Persistent UC Symptoms ... Adherence • Disease Activity
Causes of Pelvic Organ Prolapse - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Herniation of one or more pelvic organs
Risk factors:
surgical), strenuous activity ... Rectum - Defecatory symptoms
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
last 3 months + symptom ... • Global IBS Symptoms ... ♀ with severe symptoms ... Secretagogues → activate