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Type IV Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Unique because it is entirely T-Cell mediated; exposure to
mediated; exposure to allergen ... development of allergen-specific ... Allergic reaction ... T-Cell activation takes ... Initial exposure to allergen
Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

 • Primary (Idiopathic): Unknown etiology, but associated
ligaments First stage ... side) Second Stage ... movement) Third Stage ... symptoms #signs #stages ... #staging #msk
Hypersensitivity: Definitions
 • Type I - Production of lgE Abs that bind to harmless allergens and
leading to an allergic ... leading to an allergic ... An allergic reaction ... T-Cell activation takes ... #Allergic #Reactions
Mental Status Exam (MSE)
Note: The MSE is a "snapshot" of a patient at a specific time.
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Mental Status Exam ... (MSE) Note: The ... MSE is a "snapshot ... clothing, appears stated ... MentalStatusExam #MSE
Distinguishing between Inflammatory and Degenerative joint disease
Inflammatory Joint Disease
 • Swelling stimulates joint nociceptors -> Pain
Lots of fluid, takes ... Comparison #Versus #MSK
Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Arrogant, Haughty Behaviors or Attitude - Often display
positive self-states ... Diagnosis #Psychiatry #Criteria
Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome (CECS)
 • Diagnosis Of CECS requires patient to undergo the same exertional
• Diagnostic criteria ... signs #symptoms #msk
Fracture Healing (and disruptors of this process)
Inflammatory Stage (0-7d)
 • Fracture disrupts local blood vessels ->
Inflammatory Stage ... site Soft Callus Stage ... stability Hard Callus Stage ... Fracture #Healing #Stages ... #Orthopedics #msk
Serotonin Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Serotonin Syndrome: Variable combination of mental status changes, autonomic instability, and
combination of mental status ... Altered Mental Status ... Serotonin Toxicity Criteria
Conduct Disorder (CD): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 - Must have >3 symptoms present in the past
>18 years old, criteria ... lengthy period • Stays ... signs #psychiatry #criteria