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Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Diagnosis and Management ... Prevalence: 1-2 cases ... and pernicious anemia ... Syndrome Pathophysiology ... emotions - A positive
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency) - Diagnosis and Management

Vitamin C is required for hydroxylation of proline residues
Diagnosis and Management ... breath, wasting, anemia ... Loss of teeth Anemia ... , or any other cause ... #AscorbicAcid #Pathophysiology
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
- Pathophysiology ... Another reason to ... the recumbent position ... the horizontal position ... #pathophysiology
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
per 100,000 persons ... Weight loss • Anemia ... Immune hemolytic anemia ... and usually CD15 positive ... hematology #oncology #management
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Blood cultures are positive ... Septic Emboli Cause ... Leukocytosis, anemia ... + Systemic anticoagulation ... Endocarditis #diagnosis #management