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Treatment Schema for Standard-Risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Induction: 
 • Vincristine, Steroid (dexamethasone), L-Asparaginase, Intrathecal (IT) methotrexate
Consolidation
Standard-Risk Acute ... mercaptopurine, Weekly oral ... Treatment #timeline #oncology ... #pediatrics #peds ... #management
Plantar Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect of the
Plantar Reflex on Newborn ... Physical Exam The normal ... sign” is normal ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
Diagnosis and Management ... marrow) -dys- (abnormal ... = funny-shaped cells ... transformation to acute ... treatment #hematology #oncology
Primitive Suck, Rooting Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 
The normal response to stroking the lateral aspect
Rooting Reflex on Newborn ... going toes or “Babinski ... sign” is normal ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #peds #pediatrics
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Release from blast cells ... • Rare: DAH, acute ... 500 mg QD until normal ... APML #diagnosis #management ... #hematology #oncology