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HIV Pathophysiology, Where and How Antiviral Agents Work

Hiv Life Cycle Diagram

The pathophysiology of HIV infection plays an important role on how the virus attack the immune system and performed a clinical illness, explains the dynamics of viral reproduction, and finally explains where and how antiviral agents work.

Tags: , | Category: Internist, Pathophysiology | Posted at February 22, 2010 with 0 Comments

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