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Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Comparison of anti-diabetic ... own benefits and risks ... the hypoglycemia risk ... #management #medications ... endocrinology #treatment
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
Myelodysplastic Syndrome ... old, ~10,000 new cases ... diagnosis and risk-stratification ... • Risks: infection ... #treatment #hematology
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Systemic Thrombolysis
 - Exclude contraindications.
 - Indications:
   - Massive PE (definite indication)
submassive PE (risk ... 50mg IV) - 2% risk ... of ICH and 6% risk ... #AcutePE #Management ... #CriticalCare
Salter Harris Fractures - Pediatric Fractures of the Physis 
SALTR Mnemonic 

Salter Harris I 
Straight through
Higher risk for ... Higher risk for ... ortho treatment ... opposite limb XR for comparison ... Orthopedics #Diagnosis #Management
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
6.5 % - Reduces Risk ... Complications Risk ... DM2 • High risk ... Presence of vascular risk ... • Secondary Causes
Neurological Side Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs
Acute dystonia - Spasm of muscles of tongue, face, neck, back
patients at highest risk ... variable tremor, mask ... Elderly at greatest risk ... tremor ("rabbit syndrome ... #pharmacology #management
AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Treatment Algorithm

Evaluate for causes of secondary osteoporosis

Correct calcium/vitamin D deficiency and address
Evaluate for causes ... deficiency and address causes ... , benefits and risks ... of medications ... #Algorithm #Management
Fever vs Hyperthermia
Fever:
 • Regulated in the hypothalamic thermoregulatory center
 • "Set point" raised by prostaglandin
Body temperature rises ... Neuroleptic malignant syndrome ... ; Serotonin syndrome ... #Hyperthermia #comparison ... #diagnosis #management
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Pressure Ventilation Indications ... mortality), Other causes ... airway / remove mask ... , Risk of emesis ... Ventilation #diagnosis #management
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
frequently benign causes ... carotid sinus syndrome ... determining the risk ... further guide management ... The treatment strategy