Dermnet NZ has a great glossary of dermatology terms. These all have images associated with them. Physical Exam Findings Scale (hyperkeratosis): increase of dead cells on the skin surface with a dry appearance. Flakes of horny epithelium Crust: dried serum, blood or pus on the skin … [Read more...] about S2 E038 Dermatology Part 1
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S2 E037 Lipids
Dyslipidemia Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) (lousy) Increased LDL correlates with an increased risk of heart disease. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) (happy) Increased HDL correlates with a decreased risk of heart disease. Triglycerides An increase in triglycerides is … [Read more...] about S2 E037 Lipids
S2 E036 DM2
DM Type 2 Patients usually produce less than normal amounts of insulin AND have an insensitivity to insulin. Risk factors Age < 45 Overweight or obesity Sedentary lifestyle Family history of diabetes mellitus History of impaired glucose regulation Gestational … [Read more...] about S2 E036 DM2
S2 E035 Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Insulin Produced in the pancreas by specialized cells called islet cells. They make up 1–2% of the mass of the pancreas but yes 10–15%of the blood supply to it. Islet means small island Increases cellular uptake of glucose A MAJOR anabolic hormone DM Type 1 When … [Read more...] about S2 E035 Diabetes Type 1
S2 E034 Addison’s disease
Addison’s Disease Addison’s = Primary adrenocortical insufficiency More frequently in women than in men. Causes Autoimmune problem is 80% of the cause. TB Genetic disorders Removal of adrenals Adrenal infarct Etc. Clinical findings Sparse … [Read more...] about S2 E034 Addison’s disease
