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Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Syndrome ... death Miller Fisher ... associated with Miller Fisher ... Treatment: • Plasmapheresis ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
thyroid, Sjogren syndrome ... “dropping head syndrome ... - Kearns-Sayre syndrome ... Eaton myasthenia syndrome ... stimulation - Single fiber
Achenbach’s Syndrome - A previously healthy 66-year-old woman presented with sudden-onset pain and bruising in her
Achenbach’s Syndrome ... her right middle finger ... skin color of the fingers ... AchenbachsSyndrome #Achenbach #Syndrome ... DigitalBleeding #NEJM
Macroglossia in Light-Chain Amyloidosis- Physical examination revealed macroglossia, with indentations from the teeth (Panel A)...A biopsy
diagnosis and treatment ... amyloidosis #clinical #photo ... AL #lightchain #NEJM
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Management
Global IBS Symptoms:
  - Limited trial low FODMAP diet
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ... poorly fermentable fiber ... Irritable #Bowel #Syndrome ... gastroenterology #treatment
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ... for diagnosis Treatment ... poorly fermentable fiber ... Irritable #Bowel #Syndrome ... gastroenterology #treatment
Primary Syphilis
Usually, a single ulcer (chancre) appears at the site where the bacteria entered the body.
obvious, i.e. inter-vaginally ... heals without treatment ... However, if adequate treatment ... Diagnosis #Clinical #Photo
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Compartment syndrome ... Neuroleptic malignant syndrome ... or compartment syndrome ... Treatment of underlying ... fluid/Lactated ringers
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Encephalopathy Syndrome ... Clinico-Radiological Syndrome ... by 24 hours or longer ... epilepticus Treatment ... underlying cause • Treatment
Treatment Options for Helicobacter Pylori and Peptic Ulcer Disease

Active Helicobacter pylori—associated ulcer
1. Treat with anti—H pylori
Treatment Options ... Treatment options ... Triple Therapy (No longer ... Zollinger-EIIison syndrome ... Treatment options