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Algorithmic Approach to Acute Interstitial Nephritis
When to suspect AIN? (not sensitive)
 • AKI, AKD, rapidly progressive
Algorithmic Approach ... sensitive) • AKI ... sterile pyuria, WBC casts ... Nephritis #AIN #Algorithm ... #nephrology #diagnosis
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Secondary Causes ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Nephritic syndrome • AKI ... #Nephrology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
• Caused by splanchnic ... causes (esp. ... Treatment Overview ... Hepatorenal #Syndrome #Hepatology ... #Nephrology #Diagnosis
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
• Screen for secondary ... causes of eosinophilia ... (common causes ... glucocorticoid treatment ... Differential #diagnosis #hematology
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
autoantibodies that will cause ... Puncture, EEG Treatment ... APS), Secondary ... Erythematosus #SLE #CNS #neurology ... #rheumatology #
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... in primary or secondary ... blood test • Serology ... #Causes #dermatology
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
Algorithm - Approach ... cell/white cell casts ... Nephrocalcinosis causes ... loss, causing secondary ... #Algorithm #differential
A quick infographic on the importance of sun protection and the various results of sun damage
#sun #damage #UV ... #wavelengths #causes ... #diagnosis #dermatology ... Mechanisms and treatments ... series/integrative-approach-to-skin-cancer-and-sun-protection
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) Treatment
Primary HLH:
 - HLH-94 Protocol
    • Dexamethasone
transplantation Secondary ... HLH: • Approach ... steroids • In mild cases ... Options for severe cases ... #management #hematology
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
hyperinflammatory syndrome caused ... search for and treatment ... STX11, STXBP2 • Secondary ... Treatment Approach ... Diagnosis #Management #Hematology