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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ab to AChR blocks ... myasthenia Diagnosis ... Serologic and EMG ... Penicillamine, Beta ... #management #neurology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... epilepticus Treatment ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... ARBs, NSAIDs, β-blockers ... STOP offending medications ... #Management #Treatment ... #potassium #nephrology
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
• A clinical diagnosis ... and lower jaw Treatment ... antiinflammatory properties e.g ... Tetracyclines etc TNF blockers ... #management #Dermatology
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
source of energy, conversion ... before beginning treatment ... - Compartment syndrome ... - HIV/HAART medications ... - Beta agonists
Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG)
50 M Crohn’s dz had a small pustule on the ankle 4 mo ago
Diagnosis? ... Management of PG ... PG secondary treatment ... options: TNF blockers ... clinical #photo #dermatology