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Tinea versicolor?,”Tinea versicolor is a superficial fungal skin infection that is most commonly caused by Malassezia globosa. It is characterized by hypopigmented areas that do not tan
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Read morePulmonary embolism,”Pulmonary emboli classically present with sudden-onset pleuritic chest pain, cough, dyspnea
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Read moreACE inhibitors side effects?,”A non-productive cough is observed in 5-20% of patients receiving ACE inhibitors. It is caused by an accumulation of kinins
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Read moreAsbestosis?,”Asbestosis is a pneumoconiosis resulting from inhalation of particles involved in many industrial processes. Progressive dyspnea, clubbing, and end-respiratory crackles are typical signs and symptoms. Pulmonary function tests show a restrictive lung disease pattern with decreased lung volume, decreased diffusion lung capacity
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Read moreIschemic colitis?,”Suspect ischemic colitis in patients who have evidence of atherosclerotic vascular disease, present with abdominal pain followed by bloody diarrhea, and have minimal abdominal exam findings. The most commonly involved segment of the colon is the splenic flexure (watershed area)
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Read moreCor pulmonale?,”Cor pulmonale refers to isolated right-sided heart failure (RHF) from pulmonary hypertension, most commonly due to COPD. Signs of RHF include JVD, increased intensity of P2, right ventricular heave, hepatomegaly, dependent pitting edema
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Read moreAmiodarone side effects?,”5 common side effects of amiodarone:1. Pulmonary toxicity2. Thyroid dysfunction – Hyper/hypothyroidism3. Hepatotoxicity4. Corneal deposits5. Skin changes – some patients develop blue-gray discoloration on the faceAmiodarone is a class III antiarrhythmic agent
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Read morePrimary CNS lymphoma?,”Suspect primary CNS lymphoma in an HIV infected patient with an altered mental status, EBV DNA in the CSF, and a solitary
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Read moreContraindications to metformin?,”Metformin should not be given to acutely ill patients with acute renal failure, liver failure
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