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Hypocalcemia - Diagnosis and Management
PTH Independent (↑ PTH)
 • LOW VIT D
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Diagnosis and Management ... Activation: Liver disease ... , Kidney Disease ... - Iatrogenic (most ... #endocrinology
Graves' Disease Treatment
Thionamides (mainly methimazole)
 • Chance of remission in up to 2 years
 • No
Graves' Disease ... (~40%) • Low cost ... mendesthiagob #Graves #Disease ... #Treatment #Management ... #endocrinology
POCUS Stewardship
Right Indication - Right Interpretation -Right Integration
Indication → Pre-test Probability → Spectrum of Disease →
→ Spectrum of Disease ... 3: Spectrum of Disease ... the spectrum of disease ... assign a final post-test ... Stewardship #ultrasound #management
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Peripheral Smear ... Vasculitides, IBD, Celiac disease ... • Reaction to Medications ... pancreatitis, Post-surgical ... Others: Asplenia/post-splenectomy
Graves Disease - Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism
Epidemiology: Most common cause of hyperthyroidism, Incidence peaks at 30-50
Diagnosis: 
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Graves Disease - ... Epidemiology: Most ... UTSWIMchief #Graves #Disease ... Hyperthyroidism #diagnosis #management ... #endocrinology
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
neuromuscular disease ... mortality, LOS NIPPV Indications ... acidosis) • Post-extubation ... Pt is DNI with indication ... #criticalcare #management
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) - Summary
Overview: 
 • Most common leukemia in adults
 • Disorder of
Overview: • Most ... • Peripheral smear ... chemotherapy for low-risk disease ... • Indications ... hemeonc #diagnosis #management
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
Diagnosis and Management ... Vector-borne (most ... positive serology, smear ... thick peripheral smears ... Trypanosomiasis #Diagnosis #Management
Hematuria in Post-Renal Transplant Patient
Prevalence up to 12% in the postrenal transplant patient
 • Bacterial: Escherichia
Hematuria in Post-Renal ... Prostate cancer • Medications ... , Busulfan • Disease ... #blood #urine #management
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
Lowers Blood Sugar (post-prandial ... lower primarily post-prandial ... different than other medications ... #Pharmacology #Management ... Diabetes #DM2 #Endocrinology