γενική αίματος

Flickr Tags: complete blood test

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2014 9os 04



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2014 9os 01

urine and seum osmolalities

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2014 9os 01
malnutrition-inflammation-cachexia syndrome (MICS) . . . .

Combined High Serum Ferritin and Low Iron Saturation in Hemodialysis Patients: The Role of Inflammation

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A 36-year-old man from China presents with increasing fatigue.
He has a 3-year history of tuberculosis, and CBC shows a mild
microcytic anemia. Blood work-up demonstrates low serum
iron, low iron-binding capacity, and increased serum ferritin.
The pathogenesis of anemia in this patient is most likely
caused by which of the following mechanisms?
(A) Clonal stem cell defect
(B) Hypoxemia
++++(C) Impaired utilization of iron from storage sites
(D) Synthesis of structurally abnormal globin chains
(E) Toxic damage to bone marrow stem cells
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Hair on end. thalssemia

hair standing on end appearance , a case of heamolytic anemia most probably B-thalasemia !

hair on end appearance .a case of thalassemia
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mnemonics

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αρθρίτιδα

Flickr Tags: αρθρίτιδα,οστεοαρθρίτιδα,arthritis

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Active adults who play sports may have a lower risk of ‪#‎psoriasis‬, and less risk of progression if they do get it http://bit.ly/1C0go6z

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Knee Surgery: No Benefit for Those With Mild Osteoarthritis

Jennifer Garcia
August 27, 2014  -  http://bit.ly/1tWP43y

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ακτινολογικά ζητήματα

Flickr Tags: radiology

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2014 8os 30

Risk factors for Little League shoulder identified

http://ow.ly/zqg3x

Little Leaguer's Shoulder (Proximal Humeral Epiphysitis)     |   go  | 

- google search   |   go  |

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What classic chest x-ray sign is seen here?
ANSWER: http://goo.gl/hg6y7f

[=  Finger in glove sign  ]

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What important sign of intra-articular fracture, more commonly seen in the knee, is present in this shoulder?   

[= Lipohaemarthrosis of the shoulder ]

ANSWER: http://goo.gl/lQbsZu

 

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Radiology Signs

Can you spot any anatomical variant here?  [= bifid ribs ]
ANSWER: http://goo.gl/aPNiQm 
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ενδοκρινολογία

Flickr Tags: ενδοκρινολογία,endocrinology

Flickr Tags: μυξοίδημα,myxedema

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ήπαρ

Flickr Tags: ηπατίτιδα,hepatitis

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2014 8os 30

Chronic Cholecystitis

Key Info? This is a long-standing inflammation of the gallbladder. It is usually caused by repeated attacks of acute cholecystitis. The walls of the gallbladder thicken, and the gallbladder begins to shrink and cannot store bile.
Physical Exam Findings? Chronic indigestion, abdominal (vague) pain, nausea.
Evaluation? Abdominal CT, oral cholecystogram, ultrasound.
Treatment? Cholecystectomy is the usual treatment.

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2014 8os 29

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis

Key Info? This chronic disease is usually autoimmune in nature. 90% are women.
Physical Exam Findings? Fatigue, pruritus, edema, steatorrhea, hyperlipidemia, xanthomas, hyperpigmentation of sun-exposed areas.
Evaluation? Alk. Phosphatase is increased. Antimitochondrial Ab (have a high sensitivity), Biopsy confirms the diagnosis.
Treatment? There is no specific treatment, but you can try Cholestyramine, ursodeoxycholic acid (slows the disease down)

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2014 8os 29

Primary Sclerosing Cirrhosis

Key Info? Association with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's
Physical Exam Findings? Fatigue, pruritus, edema,
Evaluation? ERCP, Antimitochondrial Ab (negative)
Treatment? Bile-acid binding resins
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2014 8os 29

Hepatic Hemangioma

Key Info? This is a benign tumor consisting of dilated blood vessels. It is a congenital defect.
Physical Exam Findings? Depends on their location, but they can be asymptomatic and found only by chance.
Evaluation? SPECT, MRI, CT, hepatic angiogram, CBC (shows thrombocytopenia)
Treatment? Only treat if there is persistent pain. Surgical repair may be needed.
 
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2014 8os 28

GI: Hepatitis C

Physical Exam Findings? Cirrhosis, fatigue, edema
Evaluation? Hep C Ab, PCR, Biopsy
Treatment:? Ribavirin, Interferon
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GI: Hepatitis B

Physical Exam Findings? Cirrhosis, fatigue, edema
Evaluation? Hep B Ag, PCR, Biopsy
Treatment? Interferon, Lamivudine, Adefovir

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θηλασμός

breast feeding

Flickr Tags: breast feeding

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28 Aυγ 2014
August 26, 2014 | 177 Comments

Mom shaming is the new slut shaming    |   go  |

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νευρολογία

neuroLogY
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πολλαπλή σκλήρυνση

28 Aυγ 2004

Flickr Tags: multiple sclerosis,MS,πολλαπλή σκλήρυνση,video games

Video Game Can Help MS Patients Reduce Falls  |   go  |

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Yes, Flexible Hours Ease Stress. But Is Everyone on Board?

Flickr Tags: stress

By PHYLLIS KORKKIAUG. 23, 2014

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