22 results
Syphilis - Diagnosis and Management - Primary vs Secondary vs Tertiary
Primary Syphilis
 • Localized lymphadenopathy
 •
Syphilis - Diagnosis ... and Management ... 30-40%) - Negative ... treponemal tests ... Aortic aneurysms ± valvular
Our approach to the diagnosis and initial management of patients with suspected HIT. Our approach is
and initial management ... approach is based primarily ... laboratory tests ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hematology #HIT
Disseminated Gonococcal Infection - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Bacteremic spread of the Gram-negative diplococci Neisseria gonorrhoeae. History
and Management ... spread of the Gram-negative ... the preferred test ... the workup • Test ... all patients for HIV
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Primary and Secondary ... Differential Diagnosis ... Patient Prefers to Rest ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... #secondary #management
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
 •
infections • primary ... cord infarct • HIV ... lumbar stenosis • Vascular ... • Provocative Tests ... absent anal wink test
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
diplopia) • Vascular ... Positive pathergy test ... is a skin prick test ... #diagnosis #management ... signs #symptoms #rheumatology
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
and Management ... Summary Primary ... fungal infection, HIV ... hypophysitis, Sheehan's syndrome ... A STIM test can
Cryofibrinogenemia Summary

Cryofibrinogenemia Epidemiology:
 • 40-70 years with a modest female predominance

Cryofibrinogenemia:
 • The precipitation of a
Hyperviscosity, - Vascular ... Primary (essential ... levels >1g/L • Negative ... syndrome • Warfarin-induced ... #rheumatology #
Cold Agglutinin Disease

3 Types of Cold Sensitive Antibodies:
  1. Cold Agglutinins (CAD)
  2. Donath-Landsteiner
15% of AIHA Primary ... Cold Agglutinin Syndrome ... negative anti-lgG ... Mycoplasma, EBV, HIV ... test #cold #
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis ... and Management ... • Presence of vascular ... Endocrinopathies (Cushing Syndrome ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc