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Priapism: Pathogenesis

 - Post-cavernosal venous occlusion -> Post-cavernosal venous drainage is mechanically obstructed e.g. sickle cell
e.g. sickle cell disease ... Post-cavernosal venules are ... detumescence (erection-ending ... Priapism Prolonged erection ... lasting more than
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... Causes of acute ... surgery or ileal resection ... Systemic disease ... Diarrhea #management #algorithm
USMLE Epidemiology and Biostatistics Summary
Meta-Analysis: pools data from several studies (greater power), limited by quality/bias of
Proves cause-effect ... negative tests are ... probability of getting ... increase power) Selection ... Lead-time bias: early detection
Evaluation of Leukocytosis:
The term 'leukocyte' applies to any cells within the myeloblast, monoblast, & lymphoid lineages.
Include
WBC > 11,000 per ... sepsis, organ rejection ... sepsis, organ rejection ... Improves after treating ... the underlying cause
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... for glomerular disease ... and specific for detection ... common causes of ... glomerular disease
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm ... NRH & Heme eval. re ... ileal Crohn's/resection ... fatigue despite disease ... /other causes
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... for glomerular disease ... and specific for detection ... common causes of ... diagnosis #initial #testing
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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Pott's Disease in ... extrapulmonary cases ... pulmonary TB PE ... excisional biopsy - Detection ... CMC_IM #Potts #Disease
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Causes of Post-Partum ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... post Caesarean section ... . heparin) • Pre-existing ... von Willebrand's disease
Cold Snare Polypectomy - Tips and Tricks
 - Before initiating cold snare polypectomy, it is important
polyp borders are ... ideal position for resection ... In most cases, this ... - After resection ... Tricks#management #gastroenterology