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Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... Recreational drugs, Poisons ... Neurocysticercosis, PML ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Hantavirus
Pathogen: Hantavirus - Rodents are the primary reservoir
Transmission:
 • Shed in the urine, feces, saliva of
barns and lake houses ... • Hantavirus PCR ... • Autopsy PCR ... Treatment: • ... diagnosis #management #treatment
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... milligrams IV push ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... #Tachycardia #Treatment
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
Secondary Syphilis Rash ... with or without treatment ... , but without treatment ... ▪ “Rash” (75% ... resembling rashes caused
Orthopedic Essentials - Spinal Trauma and Spine Classification 
DENIS THREE COLUMN CONCEPT
Anterior column:
Middle column: PLL ... Ligamentum flavum PC ... fractures: Don't cause ... Ligamentous complex (PLC ... Cauda equina Treatment
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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pathogens, including PML ... present in 15% of cases ... Antimicrobial treatment ... Demyelinating disease caused ... • JC-virus PCR
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... of PCN allergy ... hemorrhage • Treatment ... #differential #causes ... #management #treatment
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
NPSLE rare, Malar rash ... constitutional symptoms • Treatment ... Discontinuation of causal ... Manifestations: Malar rash ... life-threatening • Treatment
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
muscles: “myasthenic crises ... Miller Fischer and PCB ... Myasthenia Gravis Treatment ... - Symptomatic Treatment ... Myasthenia Crises
Pharmacologic Treatment of Hypertensive Emergencies in Pregnancy
Drug - Dose range - Onset/oeak/duration - Side effects
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Pharmacologic Treatment ... , tachycardia, nausea ... - Urapidil - Nausea ... , hypotension, rash