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Atlas of Urine Microscopy Findings
 • Epithelial cells - Normal
 • Renal tubular cells - Acute
Atlas of Urine Microscopy ... disease, but can also ... fresh at time of microscopy ... disorders or excreted medications ... key #diagnosis #nephrology
This is an overview of the 3 main drug classes used to treat Hepatitis C

The new
This is an overview ... short as 8 weeks ... patients genotype, treatment ... ambcarerx #HCV #Medications ... #DAAs #Pharmacology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... reddish-purple lesions called ... Immunosuppressed • New medication ... Sjogren's, GPA, EGPA, Microscopic ... Rash: - ITP - APLS
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Syndrome (PRES) Overview ... may precede the neurologic ... Etiology: • Pathophysiology ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... • Treatment of
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
lateral sclerosis Pathophysiology ... - Causes progressive ... Escorial criteria uses ... diagnosis column Treatment ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Aplastic Anemia - Overview ... and petechiae Causes ... to repair DNA, as ... - Antithyroid medications ... aplastic anemia Treatment
Intracranial Hemorrhage (ICH) and Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology
ICH Management:
1. Manage Blood Pressure
  •
Pressure (ICP) - Pathophysiology ... lidocaine, +/- pre-treatment ... reduces ICP (but also ... = dilated BV = raises ... #neurology #neurosurgery
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Etiology: • Medications ... only if no clear cause ... STOP offending medications ... Drives K+ into cells ... #potassium #nephrology
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Transverse Myelitis Overview ... monophasic Pathophysiology ... • Infectious causes ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Caused by splanchnic ... Pathophysiology: ... Exclude other AKI causes ... Treatment Overview ... Syndrome #Hepatology #Nephrology