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Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
old, ~10,000 new cases ... • Risks: infection ... Myelodysplastic #Syndrome #MDS ... #treatment #hematology ... #oncology
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment
Ulcers:
 • Treatment: Topical steroids
 • Prevention: Colchicine
 • Azathioprine for refractory disease
Arthritis:
Ulcers: • Treatment ... immunosuppressive meds ... immunosuppressive meds ... #management #pharmacology ... #rheumatology
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Cerebrovascular Disease ... autoantibodies that will cause ... Maheswaranathan, MD ... CNS #neurology #rheumatology ... cerebritis #diagnosis #management
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Algorithm Lifestyle ... OR macrosomic infant ... • Secondary Causes ... PCOS), Pancreatic Disease ... - Amy Chung, MD
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
Diagnosis and Management ... normal in mild cases ... Avoid meds that ... ↑ bleeding risk ... #treatment #hematology
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) - Summary
Overview: 
 • Most common leukemia in adults
 • Disorder of
chemotherapy for low-risk ... disease • Indications ... Lauren Banaszak, MD ... Lymphocytic #Leukemia #oncology ... #diagnosis #management
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
dissection is caused ... Assess for high risk ... Marfans, EDS ... • Aortic valve disease ... deficit • Shock Treatment
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
history of: a) Ischemic ... heart disease ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... medical and surgical management
Crohn's Disease & New Diagnosis of Colon Cancer Algorithm
 - Define Colonic Disease Extent, Activity &
of Colon Cancer Algorithm ... Consult CRS, Medical Oncology ... - ↑ rates intact ... Colon #Cancer #algorithm ... #management #treatment
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... Valvular heart disease ... Congenital heart disease ... teratogenic GDMT meds ... #cardiology #treatment