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 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...

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...

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 (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 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 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 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 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 (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...