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... significant weight loss (Chap. 71). Causes of Weight Loss The list of possible causes of weight loss is extensive (Table 41-1). In the elderly, the most common causes of weight loss are depression, ... present with weight loss and weakness, with few other manifestations of thyrotoxicosis. New-onset diabetes mellitus is often accompanied by weight loss, reflecting g...

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... metabolism of food. Chapter 041. Weight Loss (Part 1) Harrison's Internal Medicine > Chapter 41. Weight Loss Weight Loss: Introduction Significant unintentional weight loss in a previously ... changes in weight should always be assessed; loss of 5% of body weight over 6–12 months should prompt further evaluation. Physiology of Weight Regulation T...

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... Chapter 041. Weight Loss (Part 3) Approach to the Patient: Weight Loss Before extensive evaluation is undertaken, it is important to confirm weight loss and to determine ... management of unintentional weight loss in elderly people. CMAJ 172:773, 2005 [PMID: 15767612] Bouras EP, Lange SM: Rational approach to patients with unintentional weight loss. Mayo Clinic...

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... Chapter 076. Eating Disorders (Part 2) Table 76- 1 Common Characteristics of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa ... Late adolescence/early adulthood Female:male 10:1 10:1 Lifetime prevalence 1% 1–3% in women Weight Markedly decreased Usually normal Menstruation Absent Usually normal Binge eating 25–50%

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... results between the observational studies and the randomized clinical trials remain unclear (Chap. 3 42). more likely to be assigned to a lower risk category than men with similar risk profiles.

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... perception Chapter 025. Numbness, Tingling, and Sensory Loss (Part 1) Harrison's Internal Medicine > Chapter 25. Numbness, Tingling, and Sensory Loss Numbness, Tingling, and Sensory Loss: ... pathways, they are not necessarily associated with a sensory deficit (loss) on examination. Negative phenomena represent loss of sensory function and are characterized by...

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... anterolateral fasciculus (spinothalamic tract) to nuclei in the medulla, Chapter 025. Numbness, Tingling, and Sensory Loss (Part 2) Anatomy of Sensation Cutaneous afferent innervation is conveyed

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... angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor; Rx, treat; CXR, chest x-ray. Chapter 034. Cough and Hemoptysis (Part 2) Approach to the Patient: Cough A detailed history frequently provides

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... meningitis, cerebrovascular accident, brain injury B. With normal cognitive functions Chapter 038. Dysphagia (Part 2) Pathophysiology of Dysphagia Based on anatomic site of involvement, dysphagia

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... Swerlick, MD.) Biopsies of early lesions demonstrate intraepidermal vesicle formation secondary to loss of cohesion between epidermal cells (i.e., acantholytic blisters). Blister cavities contain

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