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Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
algorithm. ... clinical symptoms/signs ... requested at that stage ... presence of metabolic syndrome ... criteria should
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
neurodegenerative disease ... • Or brainstem syndromes ... Radiographic findings ... criteria for MS ... Laboratory findings
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Serologic and EMG Findings ... Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign 2.
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
incomplete Kawasaki Disease ... Check for classic findings ... echo is positive, treatment ... clinical and lab signs ... #Diagnosis #Peds
The Stages of Syphilis 

Primary Syphilis 
- The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
Without treatment ... but do not meet criteria ... #Stages #Syphilis ... Latent #Tertiary #Diagnosis ... of Infectious Diseases
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... Some exam findings ... acute coronary syndrome ... #algorithm #management
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome ... 10 minutes of rest ... Criteria: • Underlying ... dilation - Positive findings ... #treatment #hepatology
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
characteristic finding ... Albuminuria, nephrotic syndrome ... ulcerated • MSK ... #Syphilis #stages ... #diagnosis #management
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
injury → mucous stasis ... Connective tissue diseases ... • Mounier-Kuhn syndrome ... Nasal polyps and signs ... mycobacteria Treatment
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
compression (MRI) and findings ... Criteria: • Sensory ... • Bilateral signs ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment