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Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
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eyelash follicle • Cause ... , swelling • Treatment ... upper lid • Cause ... Clinical #Diagnosis #Management ... Chalazion #Comparison #Table
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
Here’s a quick summary ... extend thumb] most ... • If stable ... DC with orthopedic ... #Orthopedics #Proximal
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
Drugs, Unknown cause ... Treatment: • ... chemotherapy, anti-CD20 (PTLD ... Lymphohistiocytosis #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #summary
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary Lung ... infection • Most ... common cause: Aspiration ... #management #treatment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
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Diagnosis and Management ... Summary Trauma ... per day until stable ... #Summary #causes ... #treatment
Boxer's Fracture - ED Management
Be sure to assess for wounds in patients with fractures of the
prophylactic antibiotic treatment ... Here's a quick summary ... • Most common ... Discharge home with orthopedic ... #Hand #Orthopedics
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) - Summary
Overview: 
 • Most common leukemia in adults
 • Disorder of
Leukemia (CLL) - Summary ... Overview: • Most ... • Peripheral smear ... transformation) Treatment ... hemeonc #diagnosis #management
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary Chagas ... infectious disease caused ... positive serology, smear ... thick peripheral smears
Inpatient Management of Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone vs Buprenorphine - Comparison Table

Some patients may decline buprenorphine
Inpatient Management ... Buprenorphine - Comparison Table ... medication assisted treatment ... The most common ... Comparison #Pain #Management
Cyclosporiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Pathogen: 
 • Cyclospora cayetanensis
 • Foodborne, waterbone, and soil-transmitted.
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Diagnosis and Management ... Summary Pathogen ... • Anorexia, Nausea ... Treatment: • TMP-SMX-DS ... #treatment #microbiology