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Fecal Incontinence - Pathogenesis and Complications
Continence mechanisms are impaired
 • Local neuronal damage
 • External and
Fecal Incontinence ... irritable bowel syndrome ... (e.g. stroke, dementia ... #Fecal #stool #Incontinence ... #geriatrics #pathophysiology
Type IV Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Unique because it is entirely T-Cell mediated; exposure to
Type IV Hypersensitivity ... Allergic reaction ... Stevens-Johnson Syndrome ... ivy) #TypeIV #Type4 ... #Immunology #pathophysiology
Type I Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Production of lgE Antibodies that bind to harmless allergens
Type I Hypersensitivity ... Complications: • Acute ... Anaphylaxis #TypeI ... #Allergy #Immunology ... #pathophysiology
Alzheimer’s Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Risk factor for Late Onset Alzheimer's (99% of cases):
 - Increasing
mutations - Down syndrome ... primitive reflexes, incontinence ... AlzheimersDisease #Dementia ... #pathophysiology ... #geriatrics #diagnosis