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Hemolytic Anemias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Signs of anemia and hemolysis:
 • ↓ Haptoglobin
 • ↑ LDH
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Signs ... Hemolysis: • Autoimmune ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #hematology
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: Mechanisms and Side Effects
 • Serotonin Syndrome:
   - Autonomic Hyperactivity:
Mechanisms and Side Effects ... • Serotonin Syndrome ... SSRI Withdrawal Syndrome ... #SideEffects #Psychiatry ... #Diagnosis #Signs
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors(SNRIs): Mechanisms and Side Effects

Withdrawal: Dizziness, Diarrhea, Insomnia, Nausea, Vomiting
Serotonin Syndrome - Potentially Life
Mechanisms and Side Effects ... Vomiting Serotonin Syndrome ... #SideEffects #Psychiatry ... #Diagnosis #Signs
Autoimmune Myositis
Necrotizing myopathy is associated with higher CK levels, greater level of muscle weakness, less systemic
Autoimmune Myositis ... heliotrope rash, Shaw sign ... , holster sign, ... anti-synthetase syndrome ... #rheumatology
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Multi-system autoimmune disease characterized by vasculopathy and progressive fibrosis of skin and internal organs
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Multi-system autoimmune ... skin thickening Signs ... Scleroderma #SSc #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #signs ... symptoms #testing #workup
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) - Clinical Manifestations
 • Optic neuritis: Reduced visual acuity, ranging from mild to
Other brainstem syndromes ... Motor and sensory deficits ... Myositis, Comorbid autoimmune ... Manifestations #diagnosis ... neurology #symptoms #signs
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated ... • Or brainstem syndromes ... Afferent pupillary defect ... Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis ... lesions) McDonald diagnostic
Alcohol Use Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

 • Tolerance (reduced sensitivity to effects of EtOH)
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sensitivity to effects ... role obligations (work ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #Psychiatry
Ascites - Diagnostic Approach and Differential Diagnosis
The most common causes: cirrhosis, malignancy and heart failure. Approx
shifting dullness detect ... dullness, puddle sign ... incisional). 3) Signs ... Jcortesizaguirr #Ascites #workup ... #hepatology
Clinical Features of Systemic Lupus (SLE)
General: Fever (50%), Depression, Fatigue (75%), Weight loss (50%)
Eye: Sjögrens (15%)
Skin
Restrictive lung defect ... Demyelinating syndromes ... erythematosus #signs ... #symptoms #diagnosis ... #rheumatology