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Fecal Incontinence - Pathogenesis and Complications Continence mechanisms are impaired • Local neuronal damage • External and
Pathogenesis and Complications ... laxatives • Chronic constipation ... #Incontinence #geriatrics
Falls: Pathogenesis and Complications Poly-pharmacy Disorders affecting movement and balance - Sensory deficits - Neuromuscular degeneration/Cerebrovascular disease -
Pathogenesis and Complications ... Lifestyle #Geriatrics ... pathophysiology #complications
Prader-Willi Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings • Maternal uniparental disomy: inheriting 2 copies of maternal chromosome
Signs/Symptoms/Complications ... Incr Skeletal fractures ... pathophysiology #peds #pediatrics
Lewy Body Dementia: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings Lewy Body Dementia is a sub-category of major or mild
function Core features ... • Spontaneous features ... parkinsonism Suggestive features ... PET Supportive features ... pathophysiology #geriatrics
Alzheimer’s Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings Risk factor for Late Onset Alzheimer's (99% of cases): - Increasing
Signs / Symptoms / Complications ... pathophysiology #geriatrics
Acute Otitis Media: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings (in Children) Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: - Bacterial: Streptococcus
resolve by 72 hours Complications ... #signs #peds #pediatrics
Pathogenesis of Select Causes of Constipation in Adults and in Elderly • Mechanical (ex. Bowel Obstruction,
Select Causes of Constipation ... transit time #constipation ... pathophysiology #geriatrics
21-Hydroxylase Deficiency (21-OHD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings Autosomal recessive mutation in CYP21A2 coding for the enzyme 21-OHase
Signs/Symptoms/Complications ... endocrinology #peds #pediatrics
Bulimia Nervosa: Signs and Symptoms Associated Psychological / Behavioural Features • Feelings of shame, guilt and embarrassment
/ Behavioural Features ... Problems and Facial Features ... Symptoms related to complications ... urination (diabetes), constipation
Anorexia Nervosa: Complications CARDIAC ABNORMALITIES - Functional: Low BP, Sinus bradycardia, prolonged QT interval - Structural: Reduced
Anorexia Nervosa: Complications ... Gastroparesis and Constipation ... increased risk of fracture ... Death - Cardiac complications ... AnorexiaNervosa #Complications
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