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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Gastrointestinal Manifestations - Thrombosis of vessels in the pancreas, Vasculitis -> Acute Pancreatitis
Erythematosus: Gastrointestinal ... the pancreas, Vasculitis ... Erythematosus #SLE #Gastrointestinal
IgA Vasculitis – Henoch Scholein Purpura: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings - Infectious Agents - 50% have
IgA Vasculitis – ... Leukocytoclastic vasculitis ... Cutaneous small vessel vasculitis ... (100%) - Gastrointestinal ... #HSP #IgA #Vasculitis
Giant Cell (Temporal) Arteritis: Pathogenesis and investigations Risk Factors: - Unclear environmental triggers (may be viral, not
palpation - Vasculitic ... Signs #Symptoms #Vasculitis
Addictions: Long-Term Social Consequences • Public stigma • Self-stigma • Decreased self-esteem and self-efficacy • Loss
Complications #Psychiatry
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors(SNRIs): Mechanisms and Side Effects Withdrawal: Dizziness, Diarrhea, Insomnia, Nausea, Vomiting Serotonin Syndrome - Potentially Life
#SideEffects #Psychiatry
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: Mechanisms and Side Effects • Serotonin Syndrome: - Autonomic Hyperactivity:
#SideEffects #Psychiatry
Benzodiazepines: Mechanism of Action and Side Effects • Decr spinal cord activity -> Muscle relaxant
Benzodiazepines #Psychiatry
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Neurochemical abnormalities • Hyper-vigilance • Emotional hyper-arousal • Exaggerated startle reflex • Anxiety
symptoms #signs #psychiatry
Anticonvulsants as Mood Stabilizers: Mechanism and Side-effect Examples: Valproate, Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine • Mild anticholinergic effect -> Drowsiness
Pathophysiology #Psychiatry
Third Generation Antipsychotics: Mechanisms and Side Effects (Atypical Anti-Psychotics) Example: Aripiprazole Dopamine D2 Receptor Partial Agonist • Binds
pharmacology #diagnosis #psychiatry
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