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-ADPCKD is the most common genetic kidney disease and accounts for 4.7% of ESRD cases in the U.S. -Many patients with ADPCKD are asymptomatic, but early symptoms may include flank pain, gross hematuria, or recurrent UTIs. -Hypertension is the most common extrarenal...
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Statin Use for Primary Prevention of ASCVD, USPSTF Recommendations. The 2013 ACC/AHA cholesterol guidelines According to the ACC/AHA, there are 4 major groups are in whom statin therapy is indicated: (1) individuals with clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease...
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-Acromegaly = the body producing too much growth hormone (GH) after puberty (or closure of growth plates. -Gigantism occurs if the excessive GH production occurs before closure of growth plate). -Most common cause of acromegaly is pituitary adenoma that produces GH....
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Treatment -Beta-blockers -Anti-convulsants https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0201/p180.html
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Korsakoff syndrome is also called alcohol-induced persisting amnestic disorder. Korsakoff is a chronic memory disorder caused by severe deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B-1). Korsakoff syndrome is most commonly caused by alcohol misuse, but certain other conditions...
