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Global Alliance algorithm to improve outcomes in acne.
†With small nodules (>0.5–1 cm).
‡Consider physical removal of comedones.
§Second
Global Alliance algorithm ... Second course in case ... #Management #Dermatology ... PrimaryCare #Acne #Treatment ... #Algorithm
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Summary • Epidemiology ... • Immunologic Workup ... Positive in 60-80% of cases ... life-threatening • Treatment ... Evolution: Chronic disease
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
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Summary Diagnostic ... • Treatment algorithms ... von Willebrand disease ... #Summary #treatment ... #hematology
TTP - Laboratory Evaluation for Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Activity of von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease activity - A
hallmark for the disease ... value is low, tests ... leukocytosis with a left shift ... ThromboticThrombocytopenicPurpura #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Hematology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Framework and Management ... Summary Causes ... Shift of extracellular ... disease 2. ... #causes #treatment
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary Definition ... rule out other causes ... over course of disease ... Malnutrition, TIPS West
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... an underlying cause ... As with many disease ... Best to have an ... #workup #hematology
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary Chagas ... caused by the protozoan ... Confirmatory Tests ... and immunoblot (TESA
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
Syndromes - OnePager Summary ... mononeuritis multiplex WORKUP ... anti-GBM) Other tests ... Goodpasture's cause ... #treatment
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Summary A defect ... Caused by intrapulmonary ... 10 minutes of rest ... ) on room air Treatment ... #treatment #hepatology