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Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
- Clinical Presentation ... • Cough • Dyspnea ... Blood Count - Low ... may be high or low ... number of sites of disease
Characteristics of Commonly Used Phosphate Binders 
Aluminum 
 - Potent and effective 
 - Useful for
Lowers level of low-density ... increased risk of low ... Phosphate #Binders #Table ... #Comparison #Pharmacology ... #Nephrology
Phosphate Binders - Pros and Cons

Calcium carbonate (TumsTM) 
 - Most inexpensive, antacid properties useful for
and peptic ulcer disease ... Low pill burden. ... Phosphate #Binders #Table ... #Comparison #Pharmacology ... #Nephrology
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
to 8 years Clinical ... hepatitis • Lymphoma ... • Nodules • Lymphoid ... 300 mg/dL) • Low ... DDX - Other causes
Vasopressors Table 
Rough properties by Target Receptor, Heart Rate/Inotropy, Systemic Vascular Resistance, Cardiac Output, Blood Pressure,
Vasopressors Table ... Resistance, Main Uses ... - Dopamine, low ... #Pharmacology # ... Effect #Management #Comparison
Cold Agglutinin Disease

3 Types of Cold Sensitive Antibodies:
  1. Cold Agglutinins (CAD)
  2. Donath-Landsteiner
originate from a low-grade ... autoimmune disorder or lymphoid ... - Monoclonal - Lymphoid ... Viral Infection Clinical ... fatigue, pallor, dyspnea
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
to 1:1 F:M • Clinical ... in >90% - Low ... Evolution: Chronic disease ... druginduced #lupus #sle #comparison ... #table #rheumatology
Overview of antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis.
Fluconazole - Low
Fluconazole - Low ... tolerable • Limited clinical ... fever, chills, dyspnea ... #antifungals #comparison ... #table #pharmacology