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Despite a manifestation similar to that of an allergy, scabies is not an allergic condition. Replacement of soap with hypo-allergic soap is not helpful. +
Sensitivity is correct. However, 80% represents the negative predictive value (NPV) of the test. NPV is calculated using the following equation: NPV = TN/ (TN+FN) +
LDL receptor over-expression occurs following initiation of statin therapy secondary to decreased production of cholesterol by inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase. +
Parotid gland is innervated by CN IX (glossopharyngeal nerve), while submandibular and sublingual glands are innervated by CN VII (facial nerve). +
Clenching fists forcefully (hand grip) increases systemic vascular resistance and afterload. Mitral regurgitation (MR) and ventricular septal defect (VSD) murmur intensities increase with hand grip. +
Serum β2 microglobulin and albumin concentrations are used by the ISS for staging multiple myeloma. +
Ventricular free wall rupture and subsequent cardiac tamponade are life-threatening emergencies. Manifestations of cardiac tamponade include dyspnea, chest pain, hypotension, jugular venous distension, pulsus paradoxus, and faint heart sounds upon auscultation. +
Since the study does not involve peritoneal dialysis patients, adding those to the study is not appropriate and will most likely limit the study’s statistical power. +
Oral neurogangliomas are frequently observed in MEN2B syndrome, which results from a mutation of the ret oncogene. +
Coarctation of the aorta is associated with TS, but only 15-20% of TS patients have coarctation of the aorta and subsequent hypertension. +
Right superior gluteal nerve injury occurs with posterior hip dislocation and the patient’s left hip drops when he stands on the right leg. +