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Selective Publication of Antidepressant Trials

A more complete picture: contrasting the journal version of antidepressant trials with
Publication of Antidepressant ... Unpublished #Data #Studies ... #Antidepressants ... #SSRIs #Evidence ... #Publication #Bias
Selective Publication of Antidepressant Trials

A more complete picture: contrasting the journal version of antidepressant trials with
Publication of Antidepressant ... Unpublished #Data #Studies ... #Antidepressants ... #SSRIs #Evidence ... #Publication #Bias
USMLE Epidemiology and Biostatistics Summary
Meta-Analysis: pools data from several studies (greater power), limited by quality/bias of
data from several studies ... limited by quality/bias ... of individual studies ... retrospective studies ... #calculations #diagnosis
Algorithm showing a stepwise approach to the assessment and investigation of a possible neuropathy. CIDP, chronic
nerve conduction studies ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
Characteristics of Serotonin Syndrome and Other Hyperthermic Syndromes 
Serotonin Syndrome
 - SSRIs, second-generation antidepressants, MAOIs, linezolid,
Serotonin Syndrome - SSRIs ... second-generation antidepressants ... Hyperthermic #Syndromes #Diagnosis
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
- Differential Diagnosis ... Meds (Opiates, SSRIs ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #nephrology #sodium
Migraine Treatment Overview

 • What is a Migraine?
 • Pathophysiology
 • Common Migraine Triggers
 • Diagnosis
Migraine Triggers • Diagnosis ... Antiepileptics • Antidepressants ... #prophylaxis #neurology
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
 •
Differential Diagnosis ... Laboratory studies ... • Urodynamic studies ... #differential #diagnosis ... #causes #neurology
Wernicke's Encephalopathy vs Korsakoff Syndrome - Thiamine Deficiency

Wernicke's encephalopathy is a neurological condition due to longstanding
unconsciously makes up stories ... Korsakoff #Syndrome #diagnosis ... #comparison #neurology
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
- Differential Diagnosis ... aminotransferases • Serology ... electromyographic (EMG) studies ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #neurology