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Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
Pathophysiology • Indications ... gastropathy • Dosing ... Cirrhosis #hepatology #management ... #pharmacology #indications ... #dosing
Bisphosphonates for Osteoporosis Treatment or Prevention 

Bisphosphonates are common medications used in the treatment and prevention
Bisphosphonates are common medications ... treatment and prevention ... approved osteoporosis indications ... are a variety of dosing ... #Osteoporosis #Management
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
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microscopic colitis Differential ... Autoimmune • CVID • Medications ... (NSAlDs, ARBs) ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #gastroenterology
CDC TETANUS VACCINATION GUIDELINES FOR WOUNDS

Dirty wounds pose an increased risk for tetanus. Clinicians should consider
contaminated, possibly posing ... clinicians.html #Management ... Vaccination #Vaccine #Indications
PEG Tube Placement - Scoping Summary
 • PEG: Push vs Pull Technique
 • Most Common Indications
• Most Common Indications ... Carefully revise indication ... - Start using ... Placement #Summary #gastroenterology ... #management #diagnosis
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Toxoplasma gondii Encephalitis in HIV-AIDS
Indications for Initiating Primary Prophylaxis:
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Recommendations for Preventing ... Encephalitis in HIV-AIDS ... Indications for ... Encephalitis #IDSA #Prevention ... infections #HIVAIDS #management
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
: Testing EGD indications ... 3 hours before going ... Desire to stop medication ... Disease #diagnosis #management ... #Gastroenterology
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Disseminated Mycobacterium Avium Complex in HIV-AIDS
Preventing 1st Episode of Disseminated
Complex in HIV-AIDS ... Preventing 1st ... Prophylaxis): Indications ... to Table 5 for dosing ... #Treatment #management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Differential Diagnosis ... Management during ... Management during ... Management during ... months before 1° prevention
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... activating system/ARAS ... pontine lesion • Roving ... normal in sleep; indicators ... Decorticate posturing: Arms