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Asthma management- what is the evidence? 

MDI vs. Nebulization of Beta agonist 
 - Has been
Asthma management ... MDI vs. ... Parenteral steroids ... #asthma #management ... #ebm #pulmonary
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
- HIV, CMV, EBV ... Reflexes: Arms or legs ... axonal form • MRI ... ventilation • Steroids ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
One and a Half Syndrome on Physical Exam

This 28 year old patient presented to clinic with
EOM testing displayed ... the follow up video ... MRI was ordered ... started on IV steroids ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
Diagnosis and Management ... Insufficiency: Long-term steroid ... Give 250 mcg of ... Cortisol level of less ... Secondary #Diagnosis #Management
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
flexors of the legs ... not swollen or less ... Brucellosis - Dengue, EBV ... Treatment: • Steroids ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary ... Drugs and toxins: Steroids ... Coxsackie, HIV, CMV, EBV ... EMG) studies • MRI
Statin Induced Muscle Toxicity - Summary

Clinical Presentation:
 • Elevations of serum creatine kinase with proximal myalgia
myasthenic syndrome (LEMS ... clinical index (SAMS-CI ... statin • Oral steroid ... myopathy #diagnosis #management
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
progressing GN • New pulmonary ... oligoclonal bands • MRI ... MPO > PR3) • Pulmonary ... pain and GN Anti-GBM ... purpura (lower legs
Asteroid Hyalosis on Slit Lamp Ocular Examination

Asteroid Hyalosis is a calcium-lipid complex that is suspended by
Asteroid Hyalosis ... Examination Asteroid ... eye and are also less ... Hyalosis #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #SlitLamp
Asteroid Hyalosis on Slit Lamp Ocular Examination

Asteroid Hyalosis is a calcium-lipid complex that is suspended by
Asteroid Hyalosis ... Examination Asteroid ... eye and are also less ... Hyalosis #clinical #video ... ophthalmology #SlitLamp