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Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment ... #Pruritus #Treatment ... #Hemodialysis #Uremic ... #Uremia #Management ... #Nephrology #CKD
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Penicillium marneffei Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing 1st Episode of Penicilliosis (Primary
IDSA Recommendations ... Preventing and Treating ... CD4 count <100 cells ... Penicilliosis #IDSA ... #Prevention #Treatment
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
count (anemia) ... factor (GCSF) treatments ... marrow studies Treatment ... : Goals: Treating ... Immunosuppressive treatment
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
• Difficulty breathing ... hematopoietic stem cells ... number of CD34+ cells ... number of CD34+ cells ... Treatment:
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Visceral and Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in HIV-AIDS
Treating Visceral Leishmaniasis - Preferred Therapy:
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IDSA Recommendations ... for Treating Visceral ... CD4 count <200 cells ... every 21 days Treating ... Leishmaniasis #Prevention #Treatment
Treating Condyloma Acuminatum (Genital Warts) - IDSA
Patients with HIV may have larger or more numerous warts,
Treating Condyloma ... Genital Warts) - IDSA ... not respond as well ... More than one treatment ... Genital #Warts #idsa
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Isospora belli Infection in HIV-AIDS
Treating Isospora belli Infection
General Management Considerations:
 • Fluid
IDSA Recommendations ... for Treating Isospora ... CD4 count >200 cells ... IsosporaBelli #IDSA ... #Prevention #Treatment
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Coccidiodomycosis in HIV-AIDS
Treating Mild Infections (Such As Focal Pneumonia or asymptomatic patients
IDSA Recommendations ... with positive serology ... CD4 count <250 cells ... Coccidiodomycosis #IDSA ... #Prevention #Treatment
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
sheets and rinse well ... #Pruritus #Treatment ... #Hemodialysis #Uremic ... #Uremia #Management ... #Nephrology #CKD
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Redistribution: Acidosis, Cell ... VBG (acidosis), CK ... Redistribution Treatments ... Drives K+ into cells ... #potassium #nephrology