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Infographic depicting the main pearls of various types of congenital adrenal hyperplasia for the medical student.
#CAH #algorithm ... #causes #pediatrics ... CongenitalAdrenalHyperplasia #diagnosis #comparison ... #treatment #Peds ... #Endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
diffuse goiter (Graves ... ↑ AST/ALT • Treatment ... tenderness Treatment ... hyperthyroidism #causes ... #differential #endocrinology
Inpatient Management of Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone vs Buprenorphine - Comparison Table

Some patients may decline buprenorphine
Buprenorphine - Comparison ... medication assisted treatment ... In these cases, ... high drop-out rates ... Dosing usually begins
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
Hyperthyroidism: • Graves ... high; in some cases ... increased radioactive iodine ... increased radioactive iodine ... differential #diagnosis #endocrinology
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
about adding Tolvaptan ... SIADH — look for cause ... give specific treatment ... Hyponatremia #Management #algorithm ... #treatment #sodium
Treatment algorithm for malignancy-associated hypercalcemia.
Hypercalcemia
 - Renal Failure → Dialysis with low Ca++ bath
Aggressive IV hydration
Treatment algorithm ... Calcitonin Refractory Cases ... hypercalcemia #Treatment ... #algorithm #management ... #endocrinology
Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints, Casts ... , Traction and Frames ... dorsiflexion (glass holding ... employed in the treatment ... scoliosis #Splints #Casts