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Approach to Leukocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Features of hematologic malignancy:
 • Symptoms: B-symptoms, bruising/bleeding, fatigue/weakness, immunosuppression
Leukocytosis - Differential ... Features of hematologic ... anemia, ↑ MCV, ↑/↓ platelets ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology
NOAC / DOAC Pharmacology and Prescribing Cheat Sheet
Novel (or Direct) Oral Anti-Coagulants
 • Rivaroxaban
 • Apixaban
NOAC / DOAC Pharmacology ... Novel (or Direct) Oral ... #Prescribing #hematology ... #management #Direct ... #Oral #AntiCoagulant
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Count - Differential ... → Refer to hematology ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology
Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Decreased production:
 • Bone marrow suppression
 • Bone marrow failure
 • Bone
Thrombocytopenia - Differential ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... Thrombocytopenia #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology ... #platelets
Pancytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • 12-13 g/dL,
 • ANC < 1800/uL,
 • platelet < 150,000/uL

Initial
Pancytopenia - Differential ... < 1800/uL, • platelet ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... #Pancytopenia #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology
Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis and Management Framework for Low Platelets

#Thrombocytopenia #Differential #Diagnosis #Management #hematology #platelets
Thrombocytopenia - Differential ... Diagnosis and Management ... Framework for Low Platelets ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #hematology #platelets
Approach to Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

Suspected TMA: Unexplained thrombocytopenia + MAHA
Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential ... Diagnosis and Management ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Algorithm #hematology
Oral Antibiotics for Acne - Indicated for Moderate-to-Severe Acne 
First-Line Drug Class: Tetracyclines 

In the last
Oral Antibiotics ... let's talk about oral ... #Acne #Oral #Antibiotics ... #Pharmacology # ... Management #Dermatology
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
Resolution > 15 days Differentials ... Exanthematous Pustulosis Management ... Oral/IV Glucocorticoids ... DRESS #Syndrome #dermatology ... #diagnosis #management
DOAC Reversal
Emergency surgery or urgent procedure
Stop anticoagulant treatment; volume resuscitation and transfusion as needed
Antidotes:
 • Apixaban,
Reversal #NOAC #Oral ... anticoagulant #hematology ... #management #pharmacology