6 results
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Algorithm • 40- ... Pearls: • IDA ... NRH & Heme eval. re ... ileal Crohn's/resection ... #management
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mucosal Candidiasis in HIV-AIDS
Oropharyngeal Candidiasis: Initial Episodes (Duration of Therapy: 7–14 days)
Preferred
IDSA Recommendations ... chew, or crush tablet ... suspension 400 mg PO BID ... Prevention #Treatment #management ... opportunistic #infections
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Cytomegalovirus Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing CMV Disease:
 • CMV end-organ disease is best
IDSA Recommendations ... ganciclovir (2 mg/injection ... foscarnet (2.4 mg/injection ... concentrations are ... Prevention #Treatment #management
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Diagnosis • Pre-existing ... May have typical HF ... sx: dyspnea on exertion ... Delivery • Stable ... Avoid ARBs • ICD
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major Pre-Op ... Skin exam for infection ... disease b) CHF ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... medical and surgical management
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Treponema pallidum Infections (Syphilis) to Prevent Disease in HIV-AIDS
Early Stage (Primary, Secondary,
IDSA Recommendations ... Therapy: • Perform CSF ... consultation to guide management ... 18–24 million U per ... Treponema #pallidum #IDSA