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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 ... Clinical manifestations ... #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
Sarcoidosis 
Non-caseating granulomas (Composed of T-helper & inflammatory cells) 
Clinical:
 • Disease fatal in 10% of
inflammatory cells) Clinical ... palsy, peripheral neuropathies ... dysrhythmias • Ophthalmologic ... Sarcoidosis #Diagnosis #Symptoms
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
Central Venous Catheter site selection - Clinical Decision Aid
IJ vs Subclavian vs Supraclavicular vs Femoral by
site selection - Clinical ... Decision Aid IJ ... Femoral by ease and ... infection, DVT and ... - Casey Parker
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

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