Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Amyloidosis

Review of dermatologic conditions that have a prominent aspect of itching. 

A short section that reviews inherited skin disorders such as porphyria cutanea tarda, albinism, and Chédiak-Higashi. 

A brief review of skin disorders associated with commonly used medications. 

Send us Fan MailNinja Nerds,Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we explore Amyloidosis, a complex disorder characterized by the misfolding and deposition of insoluble amyloid fibrils in tissues. We break down the different subtypes, including AL ... Show More

<p>Differential diagnosis and workup of primary versus 2ndary amyloidosis ( including indication for abdominal fat pad versus single-organ biopsy, required workup for plasma-cell dyscrasia in Biopsy-confirmed amyloidosis, Required organ-function tests in Amyloidosis ) as well as ... Show More

What is the amyloid hypothesis and how does it relate to Alzheimer's? We cover these things in this episode! 

<p>In this episode I cover polymyositis and dermatomyositis.<br/><br/>If you want to follow along with written notes on polymyositis and dermatomyositis go to <a href='https://zerotofinals.com/medicine/rheumatology/myositis/'>https://zerotofinals.com/medicine/rheumatology/myositi ... Show More

An overview of the aetiology, clinical diagnosis and management of dementia. 

In this 2-part series, MS3 Alicia Podwojniak is back to review the complex and commonly tested topic of rheumatologic autoimmune diseases. In part 1, we’ll review rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and scleroderma. Stay tuned for part 2! 

In this episode, Amrut Ambardekar MD and Michelle Kittleson MD discuss red flags and clinical clues when diagnosing cardiac amyloidosis. Why is it important to diagnose cardiac amyloidosis, and what are some of the symptoms and signs? What are some red-flags that should make you ... Show More

<p>This episode covers polymyositis and dermatomyositis.<br/><br/>Written notes can be found at <a href='https://zerotofinals.com/medicine/rheumatology/myositis/'>https://zerotofinals.com/medicine/rheumatology/myositis/</a> or in the rheumatology section of the 2nd edition of the ... Show More

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:37]: Question Dissection: A 24-year-old male (medical student) presents with a chief complaint of low back pain over the last 6 months... [4:01] Rheumatology chapter of S2S including questions like: - What is the most common form of ar ... Show More

Content covered in this episode includes: [0:37]: Question Dissection: A 24-year-old male (medical student) presents with a chief complaint of low back pain over the last 6 months... [4:01] Rheumatology chapter of S2S including questions like: - What is the most common form of ar ... Show More