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Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
Polyglandular Autoimmune Syndrome ... • Infectious: ... Disseminated Fungal, HIV ... Surgery, Radiation, Medication ... #Causes #endocrinology
Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Autoimmune:
 • Isolated
 • Polyglandular autoimmune syndrome 1
 •
Causes of Adrenal ... • Fungal • HIV ... Critical illness • Infecton ... Radiation • Medication ... #Causes
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... Causes of acute ... Parasitic infections ... Medications 7. ... Chronic #Diarrhea #management
Causes of Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis
Hepatocellular - Liver Parenchyma
 • Infectious: Hepatitis C, A,
Causes of Acute ... Parenchyma • Infectious ... , D, EBV, CMV, HSV ... obstruction, HELLP Syndrome ... #Acute #algorithm
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
and petechiae Causes ... - Antithyroid medications ... Idiopathic • Infections ... - HIV • Immune ... hematology #diagnosis #management
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Algorithm Lifestyle ... • Secondary Causes ... Endocrinopathies (Cushing Syndrome ... pancreatitis), Infections ... Rubella) • Medications
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
Diagnosis and Management ... : TB, fungal infection ... , HIV, adrenoleukodystrophy ... hypophysitis, Sheehan's syndrome ... #Endocrinology
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) Infections in HIV-AIDS
Pre-Exposure Prevention of VZV
IDSA Recommendations ... Indications: ... Uncomplicated Cases ... #Zoster #VZV #IDSA ... Prevention #Treatment #management
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Histoplasma Capsulatum Infections in HIV-AIDS
Indications for Initiating Primary Prophylaxis:
 •
IDSA Recommendations ... Histoplasma Capsulatum Infections ... in HIV-AIDS Indications ... histoplasmosis (>10 cases ... Prevention #Treatment #management
IDSA - Approach to Treating a Patient With Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis
When to consider a trial of
IDSA - Approach ... destruction has not caused ... Persistent sepsis syndrome ... #nonoperative #management ... #IDSA