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Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

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

Bethanechol 
• Used in treatment of urinary retention 
• Binds
during ocular surgery ... Edrophonium • Used for diagnosis ... in ophthalmic surgery ... Cholinergic #Agonists #Pharmacology ... #Table #Summary
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 ... EBM #Management #Pharmacology ... Personality #Disorder #Medications ... Effectiveness #Table
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis ... and Signs: 50% pts ... , and, rarely, secondary ... of anesthesia, surgery ... management and then surgery
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... S/Sx: Most pts ... Etiology: • Medications ... Elimination (see Table ... STOP offending medications
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... and Differential Diagnosis ... with previously stable ... apnea: CPAP, most pts ... #indications
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Secondary AEF ... the OR • HD stable ... about 50% • Stable ... • CT findings ... Management: SURGERY
IDSA Diabetic Foot infection - In Which Situations Is Diagnostic Bone Biopsy Most Recommended?
 • Patient
IDSA Diabetic Foot ... Situations Is Diagnostic ... choice of early surgery ... favor of prolonged treatment ... #Bone #Biopsy #Indications
Numerous drugs taken by elderly persons can affect water balance by direct action on the kidney
neurohypophyseal system or its ... on the kidney (Table ... #Diagnosis #Pharmacology ... #Hyponatremia #Medications
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
urine, sweat) - its ... perfusion - shock->treatments ... regional ischemia, surgery ... before beginning treatment ... - HIV/HAART medications