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Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... hematology for workup ... hemolysis, deficiency anemia ... Rebound effect from treatment ... Matthew Ho, MD
Alcoholic Hepatitis - Management Algorithm
1. Severity assessed not only by MDF (>32) but also by MELD
Alcoholic Hepatitis - Management ... Algorithm 1. ... assessed not only by MDF ... only increase short-term ... #Algorithm #treatment
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... AECOPD) Obtain workup ... Matthew Ho, MD ... #COPD #AECOPD #Algorithm ... #treatment #pulmonary
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment ... Algorithm for Hemodialysis ... #Uremic #Uremia ... #Management #Nephrology ... #CKD
Orofacial Granulomatosis - Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Idiopathic OFG: isolated swelling of the lips, BX+ non-caseating granuloma
Melkersson-Rosenthal
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Idiopathic ... Moderate-Severe OFG, MRS ... Granulomatosis #Diagnosis #Management ... #Algorithm #treatment
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
formed or don’t work ... Pinpoint-sized red spots ... factor (GCSF) treatments ... Workup: • Complete ... marrow studies Treatment
There are similarities and differences between these 3 conditions which all carry treatment implications. Each mimic
which all carry treatment ... breakdown of glycogen stores ... hormones that work ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #treatment
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
Iron deficiency anemia ... Keep fingernails short ... #Pruritus #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Hemodialysis ... #CKD
Coccidioidomycosis (Coccidioides): Valley Fever - Summary Sheet
 • Morphology
 • Geography, Reservoir and Mode of Transmission
periods after rain/storms ... or excavation work ... Diagnosis • Management ... nodule/cavity: no treatment ... Fatima Al Dhaheri, MD