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Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Hyperandrogenism, Family Planning, Endometrial cancer prevention, Cardiovascular risk factor management
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ... estrogen-progestin contraception ... Polycystic #Ovary #Syndrome
Gitelman Syndrome Pathophysiology
Gitelman Syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive salt-losing tubulopathy with a prevalence of 1-
Gitelman Syndrome ... Pathophysiology Gitelman Syndrome ... alkalosis - Volume Contraction ... dr_missyhanna #Gitelman #Syndrome
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
• Nephrotic Syndrome ... • Nephrotic Syndrome ... Therapy, Oral Contraceptive
Bilateral tonic pupils observed in the patient with Ross syndrome. 
Absence of bilateral pupillary contraction despite
patient with Ross syndrome ... bilateral pupillary contraction ... ophthalmology #ross #syndrome
Arrhythmias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Bradyarrhythmia (<60 bpm)
 • Sinus Bradycardia
 • Sick Sinus Syndrome
 • SA
• Sick Sinus Syndrome ... Premature atrial contraction ... Premature ventricular contraction
Approach to Elevated Bicarbonate (HCO3)
Risk Factors for Hypercapnea? (Hx of COPD, OSA, sedative use, CNS/muscular disorders?)
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Thiazides • Volume Contraction ... Barter, or Gitelman Syndrome
Pisa Syndrome (pleurothotonus) on Physical Exam
A tonic flexion of the trunk of the body to one
Pisa Syndrome (pleurothotonus ... sustained muscle contraction ... FatimahDandan #Pisa #Syndrome
Causes of Low Vitamin B12 Levels
Low vitamin B12 intake - Vegetarianism, chronic alcoholism and older people
Autoimmune
and Sjögren's syndrome ... gynaecological - Oral contraceptive
Leg Pain - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Bone/Joint Causes of Leg Pain:
 • Fracture
 • Arthritis
 • Gout/pseudogout
Patellofemoral pain syndrome ... Tarsal tunnel syndrome ... • Compartment syndrome ... Iliotibial band syndrome ... surgery, Smoking, Contraceptive
Thiamine Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Clinical Manifestations

Causes of Thiamine Deficiency:
 • Poor intake:
	- Diets
- Refeeding syndrome ... Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome ... • Korsakoff Syndrome ... renal vascular contraction ... Differential #Diagnosis #syndromes