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- mnemonic for hemolysis in G6PD deficiency? - Student Doctor Network . . .
G6PD hemolysis = pyramethamine, sulfonamide, nitrofurantoin, ibuprofen, isoniazid, primaquine, chloramphenicol, aspirin "the PYRAMID SELLFONE of the nitroFURRED PROfessor was lost IN PRIMARY CHLORINE ASPHALT" ---courtesy of Greets fr nyc
- Does G6PD Deficiency Cause Gout? Mechanism? - Student Doctor Network . . .
Uptodate on G6PD deficiency does not mention gout Varous USMLE forums present more questions than answers but I am having difficulty finding a reputable source Is G6PD deficiency a cause of gout? What is the mechanism involved?
- G6PD and gallstones | Student Doctor Network
Would this be: G6PD deficiency leads to hemolysis, hem is converted into bilirubin and biliverdin, there is now hyperbilirubinemia, and since bile pigments are made up of bilirubin and biliverdin, there is increase in bile, leading to gallstones?
- neutropenia vs. agranulocytosis | Student Doctor Network
Therefore, hemolysis in G6PD def is referring to oxidizing agents, causing an increase in peroxide, which destroys the RBC; the same drugs that produce hemolysis in G6PD def are sulfa and nitryl drugs
- Pentose Phosphate Pathway | Student Doctor Network
Hello everyone, I am sorry if I am posting in the wrong thread because this is my first time posting on this page I just had a question regarding the Pentose Phosphate Pathway (PPP) I believe I read some conflicting information on the PPP and am very confused I was going over the Kaplan
- Point of Pentose Phosphate Pathway for MCAT? - Student Doctor Network . . .
Basically just what you mentioned should be all you need to know for the MCAT I don't think you'll need to know about specific diseases, but you should maybe look up "G6PD deficiency" Especially for RBCs, the NADH produced in this pathway is important for reducing glutathione, which can in turn reduce outside chemicals that would otherwise put oxidative stress on the cell leading to RBC
- Tx for Lead Poisoning | Student Doctor Network
Succimer may cause elevated LFT's and cause hemolysis in individuals with G6PD deficiency You have to adjust the dose to weight or body surface: Give 10 mg kg two times per day So dosages can be quite high for adults, that's why it is not prefered in adult How do you screen for lead poisoning? Capillary blood levels
- Rheumatic fever aftermath | Student Doctor Network
I would like to ask you for an advice I am a second year medical student who had rheumatic fever as a child Both of my knee joints were swollen and I couldn't walk for a while Now the aftermath of it doesn't bother me much, but I have a crepitus in one of my knees when I extend it and I
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