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Global Alliance algorithm to improve outcomes in acne.
†With small nodules (>0.5–1 cm).
‡Consider physical removal of comedones.
§Second
Global Alliance algorithm ... ††See text. alt. ... : Alternative; BPO ... PrimaryCare #Acne #Treatment ... #Algorithm
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
bronchodilator test ... required, specific tests ... and sensitivity tests ... #Differences #Algorithm ... #Treatment
Clinical treatment algorithm for acne. BPO = benzoyl peroxide, clinda = clindamycin, dashed line = optional
Clinical treatment ... algorithm for acne ... BPO = benzoyl peroxide ... †Best evidence is ... #Algorithm
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Test 1: Baseline AM Cortisol 
 - Beware of major normal value
 -
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... Test 1: Baseline ... OCPs, pregnancy) Test ... same as above - Do ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical features: 
 - Weight loss, anorexia, Weakness, fatigue, GI distress
 - Hypotension,
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... findings (see algorithm ... cosyntropin stimulation test ... Steroids that DO ... interact with stim test
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment ... Algorithm for Chronic ... Initial medical treatment ... COPD assessment test ... #Algorithm #Management
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Syndrome Testing Algorithm ... dexamethasone suppression test ... dexamethasone PO ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
The algorithm below ... shows how pre-test ... with a low pre-test ... short course of treatment ... provide empiric treatment
Persistent UC Symptoms Despite 5-ASA Therapies
 • Assess for Drug Adherence
 • Disease Activity Assessment (bloody
Optimize 5-ASA PO ... Escalate Treatment ... Colitis Escalate Treatment ... JAK Inhibitor Algorithm ... #Management #Algorithm
IDSA Surgical Wound Infection Algorithm
Algorithm for the management and treatment of surgical site infections (SSIs). 
*For
Wound Infection Algorithm ... Algorithm for ... management and treatment ... susceptibility tests ... Wound #Infection #Algorithm