Granuloma formation is initiated by Th1 cell secretion of interferon gamma and propagated by macrophage secretion of IL-12 and TNFα.
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The ductus venosus connects the umbilical vein and inferior vena cava, bypassing the hepatic circulation.
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The first step of gluconeogenesis occurs in the mitochondria with the irreversible conversion of pyruvate to oxaloacetate by pyruvate carboxylase.
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Trendelenburg gait is caused by damage to the superior gluteal nerve resulting in weakness of the gluteus medius muscle.
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Damage to the supraspinatus muscle leads to weakness and pain during the first 15 degrees of shoulder abduction (whereas the deltoid contributes after 15 degrees).
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Foot drop is difficulty with foot eversion & dorsiflexion from a lesion affecting the peroneal nerve. Deep peroneal nerve controls toe/foot dorsiflexion, while superficial peroneal nerve controls foot eversion. Learn more on our DAILY podcast! #medtwitter https://t.co/RyO0iQC4qe
The long thoracic nerve innervates the serratus anterior, and damage to it causes weakness in pushing and on physical exam results in a winged scapula.
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Synovial fluid is made by fibroblast-like type B synovial cell. Type A synovial cells are important phagocytic cells. Recently a type C synovial cell was identified & found to be an intermediate, non-functional cell of unknown significance. Learn more: https://t.co/TYVmN0dDsf
Exciting times! Draft copies of second edition of ‘The Exeter Hip’. The definitive book of hip arthroplasty. All ready for a big birthday. Which colour do we go for? Poll in next tweet. #orthotwitter
Wrist arthroscopy has important diagnostic/therapeutic roles in wrist injuries but has a 2% complication rate. 1-2 portal is placed b/w ECRB & APL. Care must be taken due to reported injuries to superficial branch of the radial nerve & radial artery. More: https://t.co/wqQswAgZla
Perilunar instability progresses in a typical fashion w/ injury 1st to scapholunate (SL) ligament, followed by capitolunate (CL) articulation, lunotriquetral (LT) ligament & finally dorsal radiocarpal (DRC) ligament, allows lunate to rotate & dislocate. https://t.co/kCP0sq6NyL