8 results
Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Summary of 2015 CDC Treatment Guidelines
These summary guidelines reflect the 2015 CDC Guidelines
Transmitted Diseases: Summary ... of 2015 CDC Treatment ... Guidelines These summary ... An important component ... STD #Treatment #Management
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH ... ) Pathophysiology ... →Activation of CD8 ... Lymphohistiocytosis #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #summary
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
 -
Summary Epidemiology ... cases Clinical Signs ... decreased reflexes Pathophysiology ... intervention CMC ... #Summary
Bullous Pemphigoid - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Pathophysiology: Autoantibody-mediated damage to epithelial basement membrane -> separation of
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary Pathophysiology ... dermis Clinical Signs ... erosions in ~20% Management ... not feasible CMC
Endoscopy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) - Scoping Summary
 • One way to ileum- tips &
IBD) - Scoping Summary ... - Bow + Arrow Sign ... BowelDisease #IBD #Summary ... Endoscopy #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
 •
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary Diagnostic ... incidentally via CBC ... present, symptoms, signs ... • Treatment algorithms
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
Summary Epidemiology ... duodenum Clinical Signs ... Pathophysiology: ... - CMC IM Residency ... #Summary #vascular
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
recognition and management ... Presentation • Common Signs ... Pathophysiology ... of NK cells and CD8 ... Approach • Initial management