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Erythroderma - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Extensive cutaneous capillary dilation, results in widespread exfoliation of the
Pathophysiology: ... germinative skin cells ... Causes: 1) Exfoliative ... Skin-homing T-cells ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology
Daptomycin  - Antibiotics Class Overview

Mechanism: Lipopeptide antibiotic – forms transmembrane channels and depolarizes cells.
- Antibiotics Class ... and depolarizes cells ... cidal nature) #Pharmacology ... #Antibiotics #Review
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification:
CLASS 1 - Sodium Channel Blockers:
 • MOA: Block fast Na+ channels
Classification: CLASS ... duration: - CLASS ... ++ influx into cells ... Vaughan #Williams #Pharmacology ... #pathophysiology
Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hodgkin Lymphoma ~40% - Characteristic For Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells
Reed-Sternberg (RS) Cells ... (LP) tumour B cells ... are present • Classic ... Classification #pathophysiology ... #Hematology #Diagnosis
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology ... increases out of cells ... ++ influx into cells ... Antiarrhythmics #Pharmacology ... #pathophysiology
Drug-Induced Edema
Drug-induced edema is caused by many drugs & can coincide with or worsen pre-existing peripheral
release from mast cells ... Edema #Medication #Causes ... #Differential #Pharmacology ... #Pathophysiology
Oral Antibiotics for Acne - Indicated for Moderate-to-Severe Acne 
First-Line Drug Class: Tetracyclines 

In the last
First-Line Drug Class ... the last post I reviewed ... #Antibiotics #Pharmacology ... #Management #Dermatology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
protein C and S Pathophysiology ... Schistocytes, helmet cells ... Coagulation #diagnosis #causes ... treatment #management #hematology
A quick infographic on the importance of sun protection and the various results of sun damage
#wavelengths #causes ... #diagnosis #dermatology ... Comprehensive review ... damage in skin cells
A graphical illustration of the antiviral mechanisms of Chloroquine (CQ) and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ). Both chemicals can
ACE2 on the host cells ... virus with host cells ... processing and MHC class ... HCQ #antiviral #pathophysiology ... #pharmacology #