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Diseases of the Liver, Pancreas, Kidney, and Urinary System

Diseases of the Liver and Biliary Tract

This material covers liver function, liver structure, and the metabolic consequences, anatomic patterns, and functional patterns of liver injury.

  • Liver function
  • Detoxification and drug metabolism
  • Lipid and carbohydrate metabolism
  • Protein synthesis
  • Conjugation and excretion of bilirubin
  • Synthesis and excretion of bile acids
  • Metabolic consequences of liver disease
  • Viral hepatitis
  • Portal hypertension
  • Gallbladder stones
  • Anatomic patterns of liver injury
  • Functional patterns of liver injury
  • Cholestasis
  • Hepatic failure
  • Ascites
  • Alcoholic liver disease
  • Cholecystitis

Diseases of the Pancreas

The pancreas includes the endocrine and exocrine system and plays an integral part of the digestive process, especially fat digestion.

  • Normal Anatomy and Physiology of the Pancreas
  • Digestive Pancreas
  • Endocrine and exocrine system
  • Fat digestion
  • Pancreatic digestive enzymes
  • Common bile duct
  • Carcinoma of the Pancreas

Pathogenesis and Complications of Diabetes Mellitus

This content covers the pathogenesis of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, short-term and long-term complications, and the diagnosis of diabetes.

  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Pathogenesis of Type 1 Diabetes
  • Pathogenesis of Type 2 Diabetes
  • Short-term Complications of Diabetes
  • Long-term Complications of Diabetes
  • Diagnosis of Diabetes

Diseases of the Kidney and Urinary System

This material covers normal renal anatomy and physiology, the language of renal disease, and urinary incontinence.

  • Normal Renal Anatomy and Physiology
  • The Normal Glomerulus
  • Diseases of the Urinary System
  • Dysuria
  • Pyuria
  • Hematuria
  • Nocturia
  • Proteinuria
  • Glycosuria
  • Azotemia
  • Nephrolithiasis
  • Acute renal failure
  • Chronic renal failure
  • Chronic glomerulonephritis
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Urinary tract obstruction
  • Diseases of Renal Vasculature
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Neurogenic bladder
  • Stress incontinence

Pathophysiology of Reproductive and Gastrointestinal Disorders

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Pathophysiology and Symptoms

Benign prostatic hypertrophy involves hyperplasia of the prostate where nodules form around the urethra, causing obstruction to urine flow and difficulty with urination.

  • Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
  • Hyperplasia
  • Urethral compression
  • Urinary obstruction
  • Incomplete bladder emptying
  • Cystitis
  • Pyelonephritis
  • Nocturia
  • Transurethral resection of the prostate

Prostate Cancer Pathophysiology and Management

Information regarding prostate cancer pathophysiology, etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment options.

  • Prostate Cancer
  • Adenocarcinomas
  • BPH
  • Metastasis
  • Etiology
  • Signs and Symptoms
  • Digital rectal exam
  • Prostate-specific Antigen (PSA)
  • Ultrasound
  • Biopsy
  • Surgery
  • Radiation

Pathophysiology of Reproductive System Disorders

This content examines the pathophysiology, etiology, signs and symptoms, and treatment of carcinoma of the breast and carcinoma of the cervix.

  • Carcinoma of the Breast
  • Malignant Tumors
  • Breast Cancer Etiology
  • Breast Cancer Treatment
  • Carcinoma of the Cervix
  • Cervical Cancer Pathophysiology
  • Carcinoma in situ
  • Invasive Carcinoma
  • Pap smear
  • Human papillomavirus (HPV)

Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract

Major determinants of disease include breach of intestinal barriers, mechanical malfunction, and the role of bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract.

  • Hematemesis
  • Occult bleeding
  • Anemia
  • Intestinal obstruction
  • Mechanical obstruction
  • GERD
  • Esophageal adenocarcinoma
  • Gastric ulcers
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Crohn's disease
  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Diverticulosis
  • Nonneoplastic polyps
  • Colonic cancer

Diagnosis and Management of Musculoskeletal Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders Diagnostic Tests

Diagnostic tests are available for detecting abnormalities in the musculoskeletal system including radiograph, bone scans, and magnetic resonance imaging.

  • Diagnostic Tests
  • Radiograph
  • Electromagnetic radiation
  • Skeletal pathology
  • Soft tissue
  • Radiolucent
  • Radiopaque
  • Radiodense
  • Bone scans
  • Computed Tomography
  • Magnetic resonance imaging
  • Electromyograph
  • Arthroscopy
  • Synovial Fluid Aspiration & Analysis
  • PET

Musculoskeletal Disorders and Fracture Management

Diagnostic tests, fracture classifications, pathophysiology of bone repair, and complications related to musculoskeletal injuries.

  • Bone Scan
  • Computed Tomography (CT) Scan
  • Electromyogram (EMG)
  • Arthroscopy
  • Synovial Fluid Aspiration
  • Fracture classification
  • Complete vs. Incomplete fractures
  • Open vs. Closed fractures
  • Comminuted fracture
  • Compression fracture
  • Pathophysiology of bone repair
  • Fracture healing factors
  • Local complications
  • Compartment syndrome
  • Fat emboli
  • Reduction techniques
  • Traction
  • Dislocation
  • Subluxation

Musculoskeletal Disorders Treatment and Diagnosis

Information regarding dislocation treatment, sprains, strains, repetitive injuries, bursitis, and disorders of the spine.

  • Dislocation treatment
  • Reduction
  • Immobilization
  • Sprains
  • Strains
  • Avulsion
  • Hematoma formation
  • Cryotherapy
  • Compression
  • Repetitive injuries
  • Tendonitis
  • Tendinosis
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Bursitis
  • SI Joint dysfunction
  • Kyphosis
  • Lordosis
  • Scoliosis
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Osteoarthritis

Musculoskeletal Disorders and Bone Pathologies

This lecture covers musculoskeletal disorders including osteoporosis, spondylolysis, spondylolisthesis, rickets, osteomalacia, Paget’s disease, and bone tumors.

  • Spondylolysis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Osteoporosis pathophysiology
  • Osteoporosis etiology
  • Primary and secondary osteoporosis
  • Osteoporosis risk factors
  • Osteoporosis treatment
  • Rickets
  • Osteomalacia
  • Paget’s disease stages
  • Bone tumors

Musculoskeletal Disorders and Joint Pathophysiology

This content discusses various musculoskeletal disorders including muscular dystrophy, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, gout, and ankylosing spondylitis.

  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
  • Gouty Arthritis
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Pathophysiology of joint degeneration
  • Synovitis and Pannus formation
  • Uric acid and urate crystals
  • Physical therapy interventions
  • Pharmacological treatments
  • Diagnostic tests including EMG and Arthrocentesis

Musculoskeletal Disorders and Developmental Abnormalities

This lecture covers musculoskeletal disorders including ankylosing spondylitis, patellar femoral syndrome, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and shoulder injuries, alongside congenital malformations, deformations, and birth injuries.

  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Lateral Tracking Patella
  • Patellar Femoral Syndrome
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Rotator Cuff tear/strain
  • SLAP lesion
  • Bankhart Lesion
  • Congenital malformations
  • Congenital deformations
  • Clubfoot
  • Hip dislocation
  • Spina Bifida
  • Birth Injury
  • Cerebral Palsy

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