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Summary of meta-analysis of pharmacotherapy trials in BPD
https://www.cochrane.org/CD005652/BEHAV_psychological-therapies-borderline-personality-disorder
Meta-analyses of RCTs were undertaken for the following outcomes:
Summary of meta-analysis ... Meta-analyses of RCTs ... with ‘treatment ... summarised in Tables ... Effectiveness #Table
Summary of actions of some Cholinergic Agonists

Bethanechol 
• Used in treatment of urinary retention 
• Binds
Summary of actions ... during ocular surgery ... in ophthalmic surgery ... #Pharmacology #Table ... #Summary
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ... (GERD) - Summary ... exclude motility disorders ... - Antireflux surgery ... #diagnosis #management
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary Lung ... seen • Chest CT ... Lung Abscess Differential ... Abscess #pulmonary #differential
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
an autoimmune disorder ... life-threatening Differential ... syndrome - Myotonic dystrophy ... Drugs, infection, surgery ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) - Summary
Overview: 
 • Most common leukemia in adults
 • Disorder of
Leukemia (CLL) - Summary ... leukemia in adults • Disorder ... Waiting" →several RCTs ... chemotherapy for low-risk disease ... hemeonc #diagnosis #management
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Connective tissue disorder ... • Aortic valve disease ... • Cardiac surgery ... Pulse deficit/differential ... deficit • Shock Treatment
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
Summary 10 percent ... leukocytosis, psychiatric disorders ... of anesthesia, surgery ... disease: Management ... and then surgery
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary Epidemiology ... • Should be on differential ... Management: SURGERY ... #Summary #vascular
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary Epidemiology ... positive in 2/3 of pts ... limb or joint disorders ... #treatment #neurology