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Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Eosinophil Disorders ... Testing Algorithm ... glucocorticoid treatment ... organ-specific signs ... or symptoms (eg
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
met: z score of LAD ... or z scores in LAD ... echo is positive, treatment ... and lab signs ( ... Diagnosis #Peds #Pediatrics
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Definition:
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive disorders categories:
• Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment
• Mild neurocognitive impairment
• HIV dementia

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
loss -> neuronal death ... Clinical Presentation ... : The clinical ... syndrome of HAD ... Treatment: • HAART
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Clinical Manifestations ... HR • Sudden death ... • Testing anti-GAD ... Syndrome: • Anti-GAD ... elevated levels of GAD
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook

Acute Idiopathic Unilateral Facial Nerve (CN7) Palsy
Presentation:
Bell's Palsy - Diagnosis ... - Atypical Clinical ... ophthalmoplegia), systemic signs ... symptoms): MRI+gad ... Diagnosis #Management #Treatment
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of congestion ... JVD, Orthopnea/PND ... ECG is vital while ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology
Supportive & Palliative Care Indicators Tool (SPICT)

The SPICT is used to help identify people whose health
(eg. ... The person has had ... Look for clinical ... #Diagnosis #Geriatrics ... SPICT #Tool #Risk #Death
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
HLH is a critical ... Clinical Presentation ... • Common Signs ... Treatment Approach ... malignancy, autoimmune disorder
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
left ventricular ejection ... • Hypertensive disorders ... Cesarean delivery Clinical ... Key Point: High clinical ... Cardiomyopathy #Cardiology