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Hypereosinophilia and Hypereosinophilic Syndrome

 • Secondary Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
 • Clinically Relevant HES Variants
 • When to
Clinically ... suspect underlying hematologic ... Diagnosis and Treatment ... #HES #Hematology ... eosinophils #diagnosis #management
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
Myelodysplastic Syndrome ... diagnosis and risk-stratification ... only curative treatment ... Myelodysplastic #Syndrome ... #treatment #hematology
Alzheimer's Disease - Summary
 • Epidemiology
 • Pathophysiology
 • Risk Factors
 • Presentation
 • Diagnosis
 •
Pathophysiology • Risk ... Diagnosis • Treatment ... • Clinical Course ... Summary #diagnosis #management ... #geriatrics
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Management
Global IBS Symptoms:
  - Limited trial low FODMAP diet
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ... (IBS) - Management ... cardiovascular risk ... Irritable #Bowel #Syndrome ... #treatment
Alzheimer’s Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Risk factor for Late Onset Alzheimer's (99% of cases):
 - Increasing
Pathogenesis and Clinical ... mutations - Down syndrome ... chromosome 21) Signs ... pathophysiology #geriatrics ... #diagnosis #signs
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Clinical Picture ... Clinical DX: - ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
WBC >100k, + lab signs ... organ damage • Treatment ... Low calcium • Treatment ... TLS #diagnosis #management ... #hematology
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)
Symptoms of PICS:
 - Physical Domain: Generalized weakness, Fatigue, Difficulty walking
 - Cognitive
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome ... Depression COMMON RISK ... guide targeted treatments ... PICS #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare #
Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis

Stress ulcerations are common in ICU patients and may lead to hemorrhage if not
ulceration or treatment ... Pathophysiology • Risk ... Factors • Clinical ... #Prophylaxis #criticalcare ... #pharmacology #management
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ... Diagnosis and Management ... for diagnosis Treatment ... cardiovascular risk ... #Diagnosis #Management