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Hemolysis Classification - Intrinsic and Extrinsic Causes

Commentary: Another way to think of immune hemolysis would be
Hemolysis Classification ... and Extrinsic Causes ... be autoimmune (most ... #Hemolysis #Classification ... #Algorithm
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Spurious:
 • Artifact (redo CBC)
Autonomous:
 • Essential thrombocytosis
 • Polycythemia
Causes of Thrombocytosis ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Tissue Damage: • Post-op ... effect following treatment ... #Causes #Hematology
Algorithm for the diagnosis of chronic diarrhea.
It is usually impractical to test and treat the many
Algorithm for the ... many possible causes ... In most cases, it ... #Diagnosis #PrimaryCare ... Chronic #Diarrhea #Algorithm
Global Alliance algorithm to improve outcomes in acne.
†With small nodules (>0.5–1 cm).
‡Consider physical removal of comedones.
§Second
Global Alliance algorithm ... Second course in case ... #Dermatology #PrimaryCare ... #Acne #Treatment ... #Algorithm
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
 •
eyelash follicle • Cause ... , swelling • Treatment ... upper lid • Cause ... painless lump • Treatment ... Chalazion #Comparison #Table
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Differential Diagnosis by Classification ... Defecation • Post-exercise ... bradycardia • Sinus pauses ... Differential #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #Causes
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
and Management Algorithm ... • ≤ 7.0 % - Most ... • Secondary Causes ... #DM2 #DMII #Classification ... #primarycare
Chest Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiovascular Causes:
 - Outflow Obstruction
     • Aortic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Infarction • Stable ... Simplex Virus/Post-Herpetic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
For most indications ... range 2-3) for most ... #management #algorithm ... #pharmacology #treatment ... #medications #table
Most episodes of chronic cough in adults are caused by upper airway cough syndrome (UACS, also
Most episodes of ... patients.8,9 Empiric treatment ... , treatments should ... #Diagnosis #PrimaryCare ... #Differential #Table