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Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation and demyelination of the brain and the spinal cord. It is associated with HLA-DR2 subtype, along with hay fever, systemic lupus erythematosus, and Goodpasture's syndrome. +
ACE is the enzyme that converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II. ACE-inhibitors act at this level. +
LTC4 and LTD4 are important to increase bronchial tone. They play a role in inflammatory bronchoconstrictive lung diseases, such as asthma. +
The step corresponds to the reaction catalyzed by the enzyme lipoxygenase. It is inhibited by zileuton, a medication administered for respiratory conditions, such as asthma. +
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) is synthesized in various cells, including the endothelial cells of the pulmonary vasculature. ACE converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II. +
An example of lead-time bias is when early detection is misinterpreted as increased survival. +
Identifying the patient's reason for non-adherence is key to addressing his concerns and finding ways to get him back on track with his medications. +
Macrosomia is not associated with hereditary spherocytosis. The latter is a hereditary disorder. +
Crescent formation is usually present in rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis (RPGN), but may also be present in other forms of glomerulonephritides. The extent of crescent formation characterizes the severity of disease. +
Osteosarcoma affects adolescent males most commonly. It is associated with Paget's disease of the bone. It usually affects the metaphysis of long bones, such as the distal femur or the proximal tibia. On xray, it is characterized by "Codman triangle". +
Aortic stenosis is not common among patients with reactive arthritis. However, ankylosing spondylitis, also a seronegative spondyloarthropathy, is associated with aortic regurgitation. +