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- Suspect Turner syndrome in females with pathologic short stature.
- Suspect craniopharyngioma if short stature and vision problems.
- Suspect Turner syndrome in females with pathologic short stature.
- Suspect craniopharyngioma if short stature and vision problems.
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- Larynx is the most common site of foreign body aspiration in children age <1 year.
- In children age >1 year, think trachea or right mainstem bronchus.
- Larynx is the most common site of foreign body aspiration in children age <1 year.
- In children age >1 year, think trachea or right mainstem bronchus.
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VACTERL Association Nonrandom association of birth defects:
Vertebral anomalies
Anal atresia
Cardiac defect
TracheoEsophageal fistula
Renal anomalies
Limb abnormalities
VACTERL Association Nonrandom association of birth defects:
Vertebral anomalies
Anal atresia
Cardiac defect
TracheoEsophageal fistula
Renal anomalies
Limb abnormalities
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Rhinitis Medicamentosa:
Rebound nasal congestion. Occurs with prolonged use (>5-7 d) of vasoconstrictive intranasal medications. Patient may become dependent, requiring more frequent dosing to achieve the same decongestant effect.
Rhinitis Medicamentosa:
Rebound nasal congestion. Occurs with prolonged use (>5-7 d) of vasoconstrictive intranasal medications. Patient may become dependent, requiring more frequent dosing to achieve the same decongestant effect.
Let's Talk Medicine pinned Β«π΄ Rhinitis Medicamentosa: Rebound nasal congestion. Occurs with prolonged use (>5-7 d) of vasoconstrictive intranasal medications. Patient may become dependent, requiring more frequent dosing to achieve the same decongestant effect.Β»
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Dyspepsia red flags:
- Weight Loss
- Dysphagia
- Persistent vomiting
- GI bleeding (hematemesis, hematochezia, melena)
- Onset age >50
Dyspepsia red flags:
- Weight Loss
- Dysphagia
- Persistent vomiting
- GI bleeding (hematemesis, hematochezia, melena)
- Onset age >50
DDx of Erectile Dysfunction:
PENIS β¬οΈ
Psychogenic
Endocrine (type 2 DM, testosterone)
Neurogenic (type 2 DM, post-operative)
Insufο¬ciency of blood (atherosclerosis)
Substances
PENIS β¬οΈ
Psychogenic
Endocrine (type 2 DM, testosterone)
Neurogenic (type 2 DM, post-operative)
Insufο¬ciency of blood (atherosclerosis)
Substances
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- ALT > AST = most causes of hepatitis.
- AST > ALT = alcoholic liver disease or other causes of hepatitis (i.e. non-alcoholic liver disease) that have progressed to advanced cirrhosis.
- ALT > AST = most causes of hepatitis.
- AST > ALT = alcoholic liver disease or other causes of hepatitis (i.e. non-alcoholic liver disease) that have progressed to advanced cirrhosis.
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Fanconi anemia:
- Absent/hypoplastic thumbs
- All cell lines depressed
Fanconi anemia:
- Absent/hypoplastic thumbs
- All cell lines depressed
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Patients without a functioning spleen are predisposed to infection with encapsulated organisms. Pneumococcal vaccines 13 (PCV13) and 23 (PPSV23) are necessary.
Patients without a functioning spleen are predisposed to infection with encapsulated organisms. Pneumococcal vaccines 13 (PCV13) and 23 (PPSV23) are necessary.
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In congenital adrenal hyperplasia, 90% or more of cases are due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency.
In congenital adrenal hyperplasia, 90% or more of cases are due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency.
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ABC of Adrenaline:
Adrenaline activates Ξ²-receptors, increasing Cyclic AMP.
ABC of Adrenaline:
Adrenaline activates Ξ²-receptors, increasing Cyclic AMP.
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MEN I β Wermerβs Syndrome Affects the 3 Ps:
Pituitary
Parathyroid
Pancreas
MEN I β Wermerβs Syndrome Affects the 3 Ps:
Pituitary
Parathyroid
Pancreas
Prolonged survival in patient with certain disease reflects:
High prevelance & stable incidence β 37
πππππππ 74%
Low prevelance & stable incidence β 8
ππ 16%
High prevelance & unstable incidence β 4
π 8%
Low prevelance & unstable incidence β 1
β«οΈ 2%
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High prevelance & stable incidence β 37
πππππππ 74%
Low prevelance & stable incidence β 8
ππ 16%
High prevelance & unstable incidence β 4
π 8%
Low prevelance & unstable incidence β 1
β«οΈ 2%
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