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Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Allergen-specific lgE causes ... Antigen-antibody complexes are ... Tuberculin test, Graft rejection ... allergy #table #classification ... #comparison
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 ... #Causes #Obstetrics
Hyponatremia (<135 mEq/L) is a common electrolyte abnormality caused by an excess of total body water
body water in comparison ... among the possible causes ... Posm >285 mOsm/kg ... juxtaglomerular cells, which are ... concentration (UNa) is a reflection
Evaluation of Leukocytosis:
The term 'leukocyte' applies to any cells within the myeloblast, monoblast, & lymphoid lineages.
Include
depending on cell type ... (e.g., C difficile ... sepsis, organ rejection ... sepsis, organ rejection ... the underlying cause
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... LDH - Assess for ... and specific for detection ... common causes of ... cryoglobulinemias (types
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... adequate. 3) LDH ... and specific for detection ... common causes of ... cryoglobulinemias (types
USMLE Epidemiology and Biostatistics Summary
Meta-Analysis: pools data from several studies (greater power), limited by quality/bias of
/b) / (c/d) = (ad ... measurements Type ... when it’s true Type ... increase power) Selection ... Lead-time bias: early detection
Post-Transplantation Lymphoproliferative Disorders (PTLD)
Definition: Lymphoid and/or plasmacytic proliferations that occur as a result of immunosuppression in
immunosuppression in the setting ... abnormalities (↑ LDH ... Diagnosis and classification ... to 50% of PTLD cases ... transplantation are
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
and panic attack-type ... glucose, apparent type ... - First, a non-selective ... laparoscopic tumor resection ... Open surgical resection
6/02/2022 UPDATE: This assay is designed to detect non-variola orthopoxviruses, including monkeypox virus. It is not
should use this algorithm ... The type of specimen ... Although electron ... microscopy and antibody detection ... Negative Staining Electron