18 results
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:
BEHAV_psychological-therapies-borderline-personality-disorder ... Meta-analyses of RCTs ... Borderline Personality Disorder ... with ‘treatment ... #Personality #Disorder
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Definition:
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive disorders categories:
• Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment
• Mild neurocognitive impairment
• HIV dementia

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
Neurocognitive Disorder ... Neurocognitive disorders ... symptoms • Movement disorders ... Diagnosis: MRI ... neurocognitive #disorder
Summary of meta-analysis of psychological treatment trials in BPD
https://www.cochrane.org/CD005652/BEHAV_psychological-therapies-borderline-personality-disorder
Meta-analyses of RCTs were undertaken for the following
trials in BPD https ... BEHAV_psychological-therapies-borderline-personality-disorder ... Meta-analyses of RCTs ... Borderline Personality Disorder ... #Personality #Disorder
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Connective tissue disorder ... • Cardiac surgery ... catheterization • Thoracic ... deficit • Shock Treatment ... Aortic #Dissection #diagnosis
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) - Summary
Overview: 
 • Most common leukemia in adults
 • Disorder of
leukemia in adults • Disorder ... minimal tumor burden Diagnosis ... lymphocytes, smudge cells ... immunophenotype Clinical ... Waiting" →several RCTs
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Summary GERD: Diagnosis ... Before antireflux surgery ... exclude motility disorders ... - Antireflux surgery ... Reflux #Disease #diagnosis
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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HIV / AIDS - Differential ... should be based on clinical ... Antimicrobial treatment ... Suspect in movement disorders ... #AIDS #opportunistic
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Clinical Manifestations ... other neurological disorders ... positive in 2/3 of pts ... limb or joint disorders ... #Management #treatment
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
marrow or stem cell ... narrowing on MRA/CTA ... elevated white blood cell ... epilepticus Treatment ... underlying cause • Treatment
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
• Classic triad ... hypertension; some normal BP ... leukocytosis, psychiatric disorders ... of anesthesia, surgery ... management and then surgery