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GUILLAINE-BARRE SYNDROME (GBS) – CNS disorder characterized by bilateral, symmetrical, polyneuritis leading to ascending muscle weakness/paralysis.

MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION Death of myocardial cells from inadequate oxygenation, often caused by sudden complete blockage of a coronary artery Characterized by localized formation of necrosis (tissue destruction) with subsequent healing by scar formation & fibrosis Heart attack Terminal stage of coronary artery disease characterized by malocclusion, necrosis & scarring.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) , also known as chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD), chronic obstructive airway disease (COAD), chronic airflow limitation (CAL) and chronic obstructive respiratory disease (CORD), is the occurrence of chronic bronchitis or emphysema, a pair of commonly co-existing diseases of the lungs in which the airways narrow over time. This limits airflow to and from the lungs, causing shortness of breath (dyspnea). In clinical practice, COPD is defined by its characteristically low airflow on lung function tests. In contrast to asthma, this limitation is poorly reversible and usually gets progressively worse over time. In England, an estimated 842,100 of 50 million people have a diagnosis of COPD.

HYPOTHYROIDISM HYPERTHYROIDISM Decreased T3 and T4 Increased T3 and T4 Early Signs 1.        Weakness and fatigue 2.        Loss of appetite but (+) weight gain d/t increased lipolysis 3.        Dry skin 4.        Cold intolerance 5.        Constipation 6.        Menorrhagia Late Signs 1.        Brittleness of hair 2.        Non-pitting edema 3.        Hoarseness of voice 4.        Decreased libido 5.        Decreased vs 6.        Cns changes a.    ...

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