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First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
First-line therapies ... bronchodilator test ... and sensitivity tests ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Differences #Algorithm #Treatment
POCUS Stewardship
Right Indication - Right Interpretation -Right Integration
Indication → Pre-test Probability → Spectrum of Disease →
Indication → Pre-test ... Step 2: Pre-test ... Develop a pre-test ... assign a final post-test ... #ultrasound #management
Acute Treatment of Migraine
Mild Attacks: NSAIDs, Simple Analgesics
Moderate/Severe Attacks: Triptans, Ditans, Gepants, Ergots
Non-pharmacologic Treatment: Neuromodulation, Rest,
Acute Treatment ... Non-pharmacologic Treatment ... Neuromodulation, Rest ... Migraine #acute #treatment ... #management #neurology
Invasive Candidiasis (IC)

Diagnosis:
Culture:
 • Gold standard, but Slow (~2-3 days), 50% sensitivity
 • Blood Sample
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Non-culture-based tests ... • Molecular Tests ... therapy First Line ... Targeted Treatment ... Additional management
Psittacosis 
Pathogen: Chlamydia psittaci - obligate intracellular gram negative
Transmission:
 • Birds are the primary reservoir
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Microimmunofluorescent antibody test ... danger of aerosol) Treatment ... of treatment: ... microbiology #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #infectiousdiseases
Clinical treatment algorithm for acne. BPO = benzoyl peroxide, clinda = clindamycin, dashed line = optional
Clinical treatment ... clindamycin, dashed line ... †Best evidence is ... #Management #PrimaryCare ... #Acne #Treatment
Helicobacter Pylori (H. pylori) Infection - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook
Presentation: Dyspepsia / Peptic Ulcer
Diagnosis and Management ... past infection Management ... : • 1st Line - ... Ag, Urea Breath Test ... #Treatment #quadruple
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... - Symptomatic Treatment ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Oral Antibiotics for Acne - Indicated for Moderate-to-Severe Acne 
First-Line Drug Class: Tetracyclines 

In the last
reviewed mild acne treatment ... First-line is tetracyclines ... minocycline since it is best ... specifically for acne treatment ... #Pharmacology #Management
Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy on Transvaginal Pelvic Ultrasound

A 31yo female s/p tubal ligation presents with right lower
Transvaginal Pelvic Ultrasound ... What is the best ... will not change management ... Transvaginal #Pelvic #Ultrasound ... #POCUS #clinical