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Serum Calcium Concentration in the Pathophysiology of Hypoparathyroidism

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Hypoparathyroidism is deficiency of parathyroid hormone (PTH) which resulting in hypocalsemia and hyperphosphatemia. It involved calcium concentration which plays a vital role in the the pathophysiology and diagnosis of hypoparathyroidism. The following diagram shows the hydroxilation of vitamin D to its active form and its action to increase the serum calcium concentration.

Tags: , | Category: Endocrinologist, Pathophysiology | Posted at February 16, 2010 with 1 Comment

The Mechanisms Involved in Rheumatoid Arthritis Pathogenesis

The pathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis diagram includes key factors such Human Leucocyte Antigen (HLA), Intercellular Adhesion Molecule (ICAM), Interferon (IFN), Interleukin (IL), T-cell involved with cell-mediated response (Th1), Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule (VCAM), and Tumour Necrosis Factor (TNF).

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