Muscular dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy is a group of muscle diseases that weaken the musculoskeletal system and hamper locomotion (walking or movement).
Sx
It is characterized by progressive skeletal muscle weakness, defects in muscle proteins,...
Neonatal hepatitis
Neonatal hepatitis is a form of hepatitis that affects fetuses and neonates.
Sx
Jaundice (yellow eyes and skin), that appears at 1-2 mo of age
Not gaining weight, as they can't absorb vitamins...
Dysdiadokokinesia
Pt asked to rapidly turn their hand and tap the other (stationary) hand. It tests for impaired ability to perform rapid, alternating movements.
Pathophysiology
Indicates lesion to either the cerebellum or frontal...
Corticosteroid
Corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory. Topical steroid is topical form of corticosteroid.
Purpose
Tx rash, eczema, dermatitis
Tx asthma → reduce airway inflammation
Antenatal corticosteroids → given to women expecting preterm delivery. It is used help the lungs of a premature...
Tay-Sachs disease
Tay-Sachs disease (aka GM2 gangliosidosis or hexosaminidase A deficiency) is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder. In its most common variant (infantile Tay-Sachs disease), it causes a progressive deterioration of...
Benzodiazepine
Benzodiazepine is a depressant drug, used to Tx anxiety, insomnia, agitation, seizure, muscle spasm, alcohol withdrawal, and premedication for medical or dental procedures. They can be either short, intermediate, or...
Genetic disorder
Genetic disorder is a problem caused by one or more abnormalities in the genome, that is present from birth (congenital). The most common genetic disorders, ecxluding [[chromosomal abnormalities]] (a sub-type), includes:
[[22q11.2...
Anxiety disorder
Anxiety disorders are mental disorders characterized by feelings of anxiety (i.e. worry about future events) and fear (i.e. reaction to current events).
Sx
Emotions, ranging from Simple nervousness to Bouts of terror
Physical...
DPP-4 inhibitor
DPP-4 inhibitors are drugs that blocks DPP-4, hence used to treat type 2 diabetes. Its advantage is it is not linked with weight gain, and not linked with causing hypoglycemia.
Includes...
Hyperandrogenism
Hyperandrogenism (aka androgen excess) is excesive levels of androgens in the body, and the associated effects of these androgens.
Causes
PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), found in 75% of Pt's w/ PCOS
Excessive production...