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Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Utilizing Uric Acid 
ADH promotes Urea/uric acid excretion along with water
Utilizing Uric Acid ... promotes Urea/uric acid ... 4) Serum Uric Acid ... - Low Uric Acid ... - High Uric Acid
Hyperuricemia: Pathogenesis and Complications

 - Hypercalcemia (due to diseases like Sarcoidosis and Hyperparathyroidism) -> Accumulation of
to filter uric acid ... like lactic acid ... secretion of uric acid ... Under-excretion of Uric Acid ... abnormally high uric acid
Causes of Neutropenia with Pancytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Sequestration:
 • Splenomegaly
Marrow Infiltration:
 • Hematologic and non-hematologic
Causes of Neutropenia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... and non-hematologic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Tranexamic Acid: Mechanism of Action
 - TXA is an anti-fibrinolytic
 - TXA is a synthetic analog
Tranexamic Acid: ... analog of the amino acid ... #Tranexamic #Acid ... pathophysiology #hematology
True Hyponatremia Differential Algorithm

Instead (or in addition) of volume status examination, check urine sodium and serum
Hyponatremia Differential Algorithm ... and serum uric acid ... sodium low, uric acid ... high and uric acid ... #Differential #Algorithm
Acid-Base (Made Easy) - Algorithm for determining the primary acid / base disorder
#Diagnosis #Metabolic #Respiratory #Acidosis
Acid-Base (Made ... Easy) - Algorithm ... determining the primary acid ... Acidosis #Alkalosis #Algorithm
Global Alliance algorithm to improve outcomes in acne.
†With small nodules (>0.5–1 cm).
‡Consider physical removal of comedones.
§Second
Global Alliance algorithm ... Second course in case ... countries, azelaic acid ... #Management #Dermatology ... Acne #Treatment #Algorithm
Causes of Hyperuricemia
Increased production
 • Solid-organ transplant
 • Tumor lysis syndrome
 • Rhabdomyolysis
 • Lesch Nyhan
Causes of Hyperuricemia ... - nicotinic acid ... + uric acid • ... with the uric acid ... Hyperuricemia #Causes
Lactulose: Mechanism of Action in Hepatic Encephalopathy
Lactulose → ↑ Lactic Acid, Acetic Acid → ↓ pH
Lactulose → ↑ Lactic Acid ... , Acetic Acid → ... mechanism #ammonia #hepatology
Tranexamic Acid - Indications and Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics:
 • MOA: Inhibits plasminogen activation to plasmin & inhibits fibrinolysis
Tranexamic Acid ... : Urine Common Uses ... rapid injection; Nausea ... TXA #Tranexamic #Acid ... #Pharmacology #hematology