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Alpha thalassemia more common among Southeast Asians such as filipinos Lupus present with malar rash(butterfly rash)Pts need to avoid or to minimize sunlight exposure(photosensitivity) treatment for polymyalgic rheumatica(PMR) first line treatment for PMR includes long-term steroids. Long term steroids are commonly used to control symptoms(pain, stiffness on shoulders, and hip girdle). PMR pts have higher risk for temporal arteritis. Gold standard exam for temporal arteritis biopsy of the temporal artery. refer pt to opthalmologist for mgt Finkelstein's test Positive in De Quervains tenosynovitis Anterior Drawer maneuver and Lachman maneuver Positive if anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of knee damaged. The knee may also be unstable McMurray's sign Positive in meniscus injuries of the knee Damaged Joints order X-ray first, but MRI is the Gold Standard Diabetic retinopathy neovascularization, hard exudates, cotton wool spots, and micoaneurysms Hypertensive retinopathy