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AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Treatment Algorithm

Evaluate for causes of secondary osteoporosis

Correct calcium/vitamin D deficiency and address
AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal ... Osteoporosis Treatment ... Evaluate for causes ... benefits and risks of medications ... #Algorithm #Management
A quick infographic on various pearls about atopic dermatitis, a disease with an increasing burden on
risk factors, management ... recommendations, treatments ... #management #medications ... #treatment #diagnosis ... #causes #atopy
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
thiazidic, PPI, ACE ... Discontinuation of causal ... bDMARDs (rare), Topics ... Usual therapeutic management ... druginduced #lupus #sle #comparison
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
perfusion - shock->treatments ... before beginning treatment ... • Type B1: - Diabetes ... - HIV/HAART medications ... lactate and can act
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
irrigation • Management ... Inhibitors of Na+K+2Cl ... Kidney stones caused ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... #Pharmacology #Medications
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... the underlying cause ... • Treatment of ... with AEDs until cause ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL)
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent, 4:1 to 1:1 F:M
thiazidic, PPI, ACE ... Discontinuation of causal ... bDMARDs (rare), Topics ... rheumatology #diagnosis #treatment ... #management
Toxic Alcohol Ingestion: Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Management
Methanol intoxication:
 • Accidental or intentional ingestion of adulterated
Toxic Alcohol Ingestion ... Diagnosis, and Management ... methanol; rare cases ... diagnosis #toxicology #comparison ... #treatment
Candida Glabrata
Species of Candida Most Commonly Isolated in Bloodstream Infections
 • Symptomatic mucosal infection is detected
antibacterial medications ... • 20% of all ... Treatment: • Exhibits ... which are more toxic ... #fungemia #management