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Giant Cell (Temporal) Arteritis: Pathogenesis and investigations Risk Factors: - Unclear environmental triggers (may be viral, not
yrs old; F>M Signs ... palpation - Vasculitic ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis #Signs ... #Symptoms #Vasculitis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Gastrointestinal Manifestations - Thrombosis of vessels in the pancreas, Vasculitis -> Acute Pancreatitis
the pancreas, Vasculitis ... - Budd Chiari Syndrome ... pathophysiology #signs
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings • Paresthesia of 5th and medial half of 4th
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome ... test • + Tinel sign ... • + Froment's sign ... + Wartenbergs sign ... CubitalTunnel #Syndrome
IgA Vasculitis – Henoch Scholein Purpura: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings - Infectious Agents - 50% have
IgA Vasculitis – ... Leukocytoclastic vasculitis ... nephrotic/nephritic syndrome ... #HSP #IgA #Vasculitis ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis #Signs
Primary Sjogren’s Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings • Primary Sjögren's is a solitary process whereas secondary Sjögren's
Primary Sjogren’s Syndrome ... other autoimmune diseases ... with systemic diseases ... erythematosus (SLE) Signs ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis #Signs
Giant Cell (Temporal) Arteritis: Clinical findings and Complications Signs/Symptoms: - Headache (usually constant, superimposed by waves
Complications Signs ... Complications #Signs ... Symptoms #diagnosis #Vasculitis
Osteoporosis: Pathogenesis and risk factors • Age > 30 (post-peak bone mass) • Post-menopausal women ->
Leukemia) • GI diseases ... liver or kidney disease ... pathophysiology #signs
Alzheimer’s Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings Risk factor for Late Onset Alzheimer's (99% of cases): - Increasing
Alzheimer’s Disease ... mutations - Down syndrome ... chromosome 21) Signs ... geriatrics #diagnosis #signs
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
Anterior Cord Syndrome ... • Central Cord Syndrome ... Posterior Cord Syndrome ... Brown-Sequard Syndrome ... pathophysiology #signs
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: Mechanisms and Side Effects • Serotonin Syndrome: - Autonomic Hyperactivity:
• Serotonin Syndrome ... SSRI Withdrawal Syndrome ... Psychiatry #Diagnosis #Signs
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