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Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
symptoms, post-ictal confusion ... Common causes of ... syncope and their associated ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... #Differential #Algorithm
Intestinal Manifestations of HIV, IBD in HIV - IBD Algorithm

HIV + IBD Background
HIV + IBD Treatment
Intestinal
in HIV - IBD Algorithm ... HIV + IBD Treatment ... cryptosporidium • <100: CMV ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... gastroenterology #IBDAlgorithm
Management of interstitial lung disease (ILD)-associated with systemic sclerosis (SSc)

Therapeutic indication: absolute decline in FVC >10%
lung disease (ILD ... )-associated with ... >10% (or >200 mL ... #lungdisease #ILD ... management #treatment #algorithm
Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
symptoms (HA, nausea ... , confusion, seizures ... history #Diagnosis #EM ... #Differential #Algorithm
Algorithmic Approach to Acute Interstitial Nephritis
When to suspect AIN? (not sensitive)
 • AKI, AKD, rapidly progressive
Algorithmic Approach ... sterile pyuria, WBC casts ... microscopic hematuria, mild ... Received drug associated ... Nephritis #AIN #Algorithm
Upper and Lower Causes of GI Bleed
Upper:
 • Esophagus: Tear (Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal, Esophagitis,
Upper and Lower Causes ... colitis, UC/Chrons (IBD ... , Radiation CMC ... differential #diagnosis #Causes ... #algorithm
SCAD: Segmental Colitis Associated with Diverticulosis - IBD Algorithm

SCAD: Inflammation of the inter-diverticular mucosa without involvement
Segmental Colitis Associated ... Diverticulosis - IBD ... Algorithm SCAD ... Segmental #Colitis #Associated ... #Algorithm #IBDAlgorithm
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
cytokines (TNFa,lL1, IL6 ... adenopathies, confusion ... Drugs, Unknown cause ... 100 mg/m2) : in case ... emergency, ICU in case
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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Principles of HIV-Associated ... dysphasia, depression, confusion ... Periventricular regions; associated ... Demyelinating disease caused ... • Symptoms: Confusion
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
and Management Algorithm ... complications associated ... • Secondary Causes ... ), Infections (CMV ... Targets #Management #algorithm