11 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:
Meta-analyses of RCTs ... with ‘treatment ... summarised in Tables ... #Pharmacology # ... Effectiveness #Table
Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
medications has its ... #pharmacology #pharmacotherapy ... #table #comparison ... #management #medications ... endocrinology #treatment
Summary of actions of some Cholinergic Agonists

Bethanechol 
• Used in treatment of urinary retention 
• Binds
during ocular surgery ... for Alzheimer's disease ... in ophthalmic surgery ... Cholinergic #Agonists #Pharmacology ... #Table #Summary
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ... Before antireflux surgery ... exclude motility disorders ... - Antireflux surgery ... #diagnosis #management
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
Meta-analyses of RCTs ... Guideline for the Management ... summarised in Tables ... #Management #Psychological ... #Treatment #BPD
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 ... deficit • Shock Treatment ... Dissection #diagnosis #management
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
hypertension; some normal BP ... leukocytosis, psychiatric disorders ... of anesthesia, surgery ... disease: Management ... and then surgery
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
irrigation • Management ... specific bleeding disorders ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology ... #Medications #Table
Alcohol Use Disorder - Maintenance Treatment
Naltrexone (first line) - First line for most people without contraindications
Alcohol Use Disorder ... Dosing: Goal 150 mg BID ... safe in liver disease ... #management #pharmacology ... #table #addiction
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Histoplasma Capsulatum Infections in HIV-AIDS
Indications for Initiating Primary Prophylaxis:
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Severe Disseminated Disease ... with ARV (see Table ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment ... #management #opportunistic ... infections #HIVAIDS #pharmacology