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CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Antimicrobial treatment ... Demyelinating disease caused ... - Generally >3 ... InfectiousDiseases #Neurology
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
evidence-based framework to approach ... short course of treatment ... HSV PCR would cause ... on the basis of CSF ... #HSV #PulmCrit
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
loss of smile 3. ... Generalized fatigue - ALS ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... Evaluate for thymoma 3. ... stimulation - Single
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
- Causes progressive ... (3) primary lateral ... more regions 3. ... column Treatment ... Multidisciplinary approach
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Incidence: 1 to 2 cases ... bulbar muscles DIAGNOSIS ... is found in 1/3 ... and cauda equina TREATMENT ... #management #neurology
Rockwood Clinical Frailty Score

There is no single generally accepted clinical definition of frailty. Previously developed tools
There is no single ... seasonally. 3 ... from whatever cause ... #Diagnosis #Geriatrics ... #Scale #Score #CFS
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
wider grasp • 3- ... for hemostasis; also ... esophageal varices (3 ... for palliative treatment ... , therapeutic, pediatric