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Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... - Differential ... • Generalized: Absence ... , Clonic, Atonic ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Primary Epileptic Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Focal - Non-Dyscognitive - Features of
 • Aura
Causes of Primary ... Epileptic Seizures - Differential ... Non-Convulsive • Absence ... • Atonic Generalized ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
Hyperthyroidism - Differential ... Tissue: • Toxic ... #HighThyroid #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
Differentiation of Causes ... Iodine loading • Ectopic ... increased uptake: • Toxic ... radionuclide #uptake #differential ... hyperthyroidism #endocrinology
Secondary Causes of Hypertension
Renal hypertension 
Endocrine hypertension 
Cardiovascular hypertension 
Neurogenic hypertension 
Hypertension in pregnancy 
Toxic agent-induced
Secondary Causes ... in pregnancy Toxic ... agent-induced and ... #Hypertension #Differential ... #Causes #Diagnosis
Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
therapy is non-pharmacologic ... the first line pharmacologic ... If patients using ... of the biologic agent ... #Medications #Pharmacology
As a follow up to a previously uploaded infographic delineating indications for the widely-used induction agents
to use a given agent ... anesthesiology #sideeffects ... propofol-intravenous/details/list-sideeffects ... Warnings & Dosing ... Warnings & Dosing
Sellar / Pituitary Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Adenoma - Primary Anterior Pituitary
 - Secreting
Pituitary Mass - Differential ... Ectopic GNRH, CRH ... SellarMass #Pituitary #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
Metformin Pharmacology ... effective oral agent ... • Does not cause ... #Metformin #Pharmacology ... DM2 #diabetes #endocrinology
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
maintained fever CAUSES ... insulation, high ambient ... (→ 3-14) e.g. during ... amphetamines) Toxic ... #Hyperthermia #Differential