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Neuropathic Pain: Pharmacotherapy Selection and Effectivity Decision Aid

Figure 2 provides a comparison icon array with natural
Neuropathic Pain ... Effectivity Decision ... Aid Figure 2 ... contribute to medication ... Effectiveness #Medications
Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
ischemic optic neuropathy ... Is visual loss caused ... the optic nerve caused ... by inflammation and ... #Rheumatology #Ophthalmology
Etiologies of Peripheral Neuropathy
 • Metabolic / Nutritional: DiabetesB12 deficiency, Uremia/ESRD, Hypothyroidism
 • Medication-induced: ART, Antibiotics,
of Peripheral Neuropathy ... Hypothyroidism • Medication-induced ... • Inflammatory/AI ... #Peripheral #Neuropathy ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Mydriasis and Miosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Causes of Mydriasis:
Dilated pupils (mydriasis) more than 7mm
 • Unilateral
Mydriasis and Miosis ... Diagnosis Framework Causes ... Hypothermia Causes ... differential #diagnosis #ophthalmology ... #causes
Schizophrenia: Pathogenesis and Symptoms
Increased dopaminergic transmission in mesolimbic projection
-> Dopaminergic neurons here project into the limbic
: Pathogenesis and ... Symptoms Increased ... is thought to cause ... for thinking, decision-making ... is thought to cause
Glaucoma - Emergency Department Management
- All patients should get emergency ophthalmologic consultation
- Start with eye drops
get emergency ophthalmologic ... add systemic medications ... or refractory symptoms ... Pharmacology #Management #Ophthalmology ... #Open #Closed #Medications
Differential Diagnosis for Vision Loss
Unilateral, Painful Vision Loss:
 • Corneal abrasion, Acute angle-closure glaucoma, Inflammation-iritis, uveitis,
Ischemic optic neuropathy ... Loss: • Stroke, Medication ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #ophthalmology
Causes of Anterior Uveitis - Differential Diagnosis
Anterior Uveitis - 90% of cases of Uveitis
 • Inflammation
vitreous humor, and ... Infectious: HSV and ... involvement) • Medication ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes ... #ophthalmology
Constipation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diet/Lifestyle
 • Fibre
 • Calories
 • Fluid
 • Exercise
 • Psychosocial
Medications
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Psychosocial Medications ... Neurally Active Medications ... • Autonomic Neuropathy ... Bowel Disease and ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
 •
eyelash follicle • Cause ... of the lids • Symptoms ... eyelashes on the upper lid ... • Cause: A blocked ... Diagnosis #Management #Ophthalmology