Scleroderma

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F Scleroderma Definition Widespread, symmetric lesions that cause induration of the skin and are followed by atrophy and pigmentation changes characterize scleroderma. It is a systemic disease that affects muscles,…

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Malnutrition

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D Malnutrition Definition Malnutrition, or nutritional failure, is associated with protein depletion in the presence of adequate calories or with combined protein-calorie deficiency. Protein-calorie depletion is a frequent finding in…

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Glaucoma or open globe

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C Glaucoma or open globe Definition and etiology In glaucoma, intraocular pressure (IOP) is increased, resulting in impaired capillary flow to the optic nerve. If the condition is left untreated,…

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Geriatrics

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B Geriatrics Definition Geriatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the physiologic effects of aging and the diagnosis and treatment of persons who are 65 years of age…

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Allergic reactions and hypersensitivity

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A Allergic reactions and hypersensitivity Definition In some cases, the immune response to antigen is greatly exaggerated, a situation referred to as hypersensitivity. Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening response that a…

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Tuberculosis

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L Tuberculosis Definition Tuberculosis is a chronic granulomatous disease that is spread primarily by aerosol transmission. Incidence and prevalence In the past and before specific antimicrobial therapy, tuberculosis was a…

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Restrictive pulmonary diseases

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K Restrictive pulmonary diseases Definition Restrictive pulmonary disease is defined as any condition that interferes with normal lung expansion during inspiration. Typically, it includes disorders that increase the inward elastic…

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Pulmonary embolism

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Dalteparin 2500 units subcut once dailyEnoxaparin 40 mg subcut once daily Neurosurgery, eye surgery, or other surgery when prophylactic anticoagulation is contraindicated GCS ± IPC bid, Twice a day; GCS,…

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Pulmonary edema

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I Pulmonary edema Definition Pulmonary edema is the accumulation of excess fluid in the interstitial and air-filled spaces of the lung. The mechanisms responsible for its development include an increase…

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Pneumothorax and hemothorax

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G Pneumothorax and hemothorax Definition Pneumothorax is the presence of air or gas in the pleural space. Hemothorax is the presence of blood in the pleural space. Incidence and prevalence…

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