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Causes of Urinary Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Transient - Easily reversible cause (DIAPPERS)
reversible cause (DIAPPERS ... vaginitis • Pharmaceuticals ... Algorithm #Causes #DIAPPERS
Grades of Pitting Edema

 0+ No pitting edema 
 1+ Mild pitting edema. 2 mm depression
depression that disappears ... depression that disappears
Oseltamivir for Influenza - We review the CDC recommendations as well as evidence from a 2014
studies from Roche Pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
Pharmaceutical Management
Leptospirosis
Pathogen: Leptospira (interrogans, kirschneri, noguchii)
Risk Factors:
 • Occupational exposure - Farmers, ranchers, trappers, veterinarians
 • Recreational
Farmers, ranchers, trappers
Plantar Grasp Reflex

The plantar grasp reflex is elicited by pressing a thumb against the sole of
Typically disappears
Persistent Pupillary Membrane (PPM) on Slit Lamp Ocular Examination

This membrane would be a remainder of the
which generally disappears
Differential Diagnosis of Transient Causes of Urinary Incontinence (DIAPPERS Mnemonic)

#Diagnosis #Transient #Urinary #Incontinence #Acute #Differential #Causes
Incontinence (DIAPPERS ... Differential #Causes #DIAPPERS
The Stages of Syphilis 

Primary Syphilis 
- The chancre lesion is the hallmark of primary syphilis.
treatment, chancre disappears
Possible Causes of Altered Urine Color 

Red 
    Foods: beets, blackberries, rhubarb
Conditions: blue diaper