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Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
→ Refer to hematology ... Rebound effect from treatment ... Rheumatologic, Vasculitides ... • Reaction to Medications ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology
Here is a quick guide on the common direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) for chronic hepatitis C virus
Antivirals #table #treatment ... #hcv #medications ... #infectiousdisease ... #hepatology #HepC ... #HepatitisC #Management
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
For most indications ... #management #algorithm ... #pharmacology #treatment ... #medications #table ... decisionaid #cardiology #hematology
Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
Dermatitis - Topical Treatment ... options, first-line treatment ... is the newest medication ... (see previous post ... #Dermatology #Management
Overview of Biologics used for psoriasis

Information gathered from various phase 2 and phase 3 studies of
phase 3 studies of medications ... #clinical #management ... #dermatology #psoriasis ... #treatment
Oral Antibiotics for Acne - Indicated for Moderate-to-Severe Acne 
First-Line Drug Class: Tetracyclines 

In the last
In the last post ... reviewed mild acne treatment ... specifically for acne treatment ... #Pharmacology #Management ... #Dermatology
Mild Acne Treatment - Comedones (black/whiteheads), +/- few pustules 
1. Benzoyl Peroxide (BP) 
2. Topical Retinoid
Mild Acne Treatment ... is one of the most ... ambcarerx #Acne #Treatment ... #Mild #Management ... #Pharmacology #Dermatology
Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
Dermatitis - Topical Treatment ... dermatitis is the most ... Dermatitis #Topical #Treatment ... #Medications #Pharmacology ... #Dermatology #Management
Consensus Indications for Irradiated RBC Transfusions:

Cellular blood components are irradiated for the prevention of TA-GVHD. Transfused
Consensus Indications ... proliferate & attack the host ... #Transfusion #Indications ... #Hematology #BloodBank ... #Management
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
Diagnosis and Management ... Chronic Management ... by a hemophilia treatment ... disease, though the cost ... #treatment #hematology