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Graves’ Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings B & T lymphocyte mediated autoimmunity attack TSH receptor -> Continuous
Graves’ Disease: ... the etiology Signs ... pathophysiology #endocin #endocrinology ... #symptoms #signs ... #diagnosis
Osteoporosis: Pathogenesis and risk factors • Age > 30 (post-peak bone mass) • Post-menopausal women ->
Leukemia) • GI diseases ... liver or kidney disease ... pathophysiology #signs ... #symptoms #diagnosis
Pseudogout: pathogenesis and clinical findings - Idiopathic (vast majority of cases) -> Mechanism unknown - Familial
pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD ... and/or x-ray - CPPD ... #Disease #Signs ... #Symptoms #Pathophysiology ... #Diagnosis
Primary Hyperthyroidism - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings Note: Although rare, gestational diseases can lead to thyrotoxicosis due
rare, gestational diseases ... Signs/Symptoms: ... Hyperthyroidism #endocrinology
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica •
paresthetica • Symptoms ... sensory • Before diagnosis ... intervertebral disc disease ... #differential #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
Cardiovascular disease ... Overproduction #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms ... #endocrinology
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: Mechanisms and Side Effects • Serotonin Syndrome: - Autonomic Hyperactivity:
Pathophysiology #Pharmacology ... SideEffects #Psychiatry #Diagnosis ... #Signs #Symptoms
Pituitary Mass Effects - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings • Pituitary turnors are almost always a benign
A good mnemonic ... Signs / Symptoms ... #SideEffects #endocrinology ... #mnemonic #GLFTAP
Alzheimer’s Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings Risk factor for Late Onset Alzheimer's (99% of cases): - Increasing
Alzheimer’s Disease ... chromosome 21) Signs ... / Symptoms / Complications ... pathophysiology #geriatrics #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors(SNRIs): Mechanisms and Side Effects Withdrawal: Dizziness, Diarrhea, Insomnia, Nausea, Vomiting Serotonin Syndrome - Potentially Life
Pathophysiology #Pharmacology ... SideEffects #Psychiatry #Diagnosis ... #Signs #Symptoms
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