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Alzheimer's Disease - Summary
 • Epidemiology
 • Pathophysiology
 • Risk Factors
 • Presentation
 • Diagnosis
 •
Alzheimer's Disease ... Pathophysiology • Risk ... Diagnosis • Treatment ... #Alzheimers #Disease ... Summary #diagnosis #management
Invasive fungal infections: Morphology, Risk Factors, Disease Characteristics, Diagnostic Tools, First-Line Treatment
Aspergillus, Mucorales, P. Jiroveci, Cryptococcus,
infections: Morphology, Risk ... Factors, Disease ... Tools, First-Line Treatment ... InfectousDiseases #Diagnosis #Management
Perianal Crohn's Disease - IBD Algorithm

 • 5-40% w perianal fistula
 • ↑ risk if colonic
Perianal Crohn's Disease ... fistula • ↑ risk ... has carcinoma risk ... gastroenterology #management ... #treatment
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment
Ulcers:
 • Treatment: Topical steroids
 • Prevention: Colchicine
 • Azathioprine for refractory disease
Arthritis:
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment ... Ulcers: • Treatment ... immunosuppressive meds ... #Syndrome #Treatment ... #management #pharmacology
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
Diagnosis and Management ... screening for disease ... with established disease ... Avoid meds that ... ↑ bleeding risk
“Step by Step” – the new kid on the block – aims to risk stratify this
block – aims to risk ... investigations and treatments ... those patients at risk ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Pediatrics #Peds
Hansen's Disease (Leprosy)
 • Transmission - not completely understood, ?nasal droplets
 • Symptoms appear ~5 years
Hansen's Disease ... Nepal, Egypt • Risk ... and numerous AFB Treatment ... Leprosy #diagnosis #management ... #treatment
Treatment Schema for Standard-Risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Induction: 
 • Vincristine, Steroid (dexamethasone), L-Asparaginase, Intrathecal (IT) methotrexate
Consolidation
Treatment Schema ... for Standard-Risk ... given throughout treatment ... oncology #pediatrics #peds ... #management
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
 • COPD Definition
 • Role of PFTs
 • COPD Classification and
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ... Evaluate symptoms, risk ... , Exacerbation risk ... COPD #diagnosis #management ... #GOLD2022 #treatment
Leptospirosis
Pathogen: Leptospira (interrogans, kirschneri, noguchii)
Risk Factors:
 • Occupational exposure - Farmers, ranchers, trappers, veterinarians
 • Recreational
kirschneri, noguchii) Risk ... Presentation: • Mild disease ... Severe pulmonary disease ... microbiology #diagnosis #treatment ... #management