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Rheumatoid Arthritis Summary
MCP and PIP Involvement, Spares DIP, Carpal Tunnel, Sicca Syndrome, Epi/Scleritis, Heart Disease, Rheumatoid
: Atlantoaxial Instability ... RA #diagnosis #rheumatology ... #signs #symptoms
Algorithm for the Treatment of Parkinson Disease With Predominant Postural Instability and Gait Impairment

#Management #Neurology #Parkinsons
Algorithm for the ... Treatment of Parkinson ... Predominant Postural Instability ... Disease #Medication #Treatment
Spondylolysis & Spondylolisthesis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Pars interarticularis stress fracture (spondylolysis) - most frequently in the
S1 => Weakened stability ... XR — scotty dog sign ... pathophysiology #signs ... #symptoms
Labyrinthitis 
Vestibular neuritis + unilateral hearing loss = Labyrinthitis 
1) Vertigo (severe) 
2) Gait instability 
3)
severe) 2) Gait instability ... Labyrinthitis #Diagnosis #Symptoms ... #Signs #Otolaryngology
Suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection - Management Algorithm
 • Temperature 37.8 C   • Rigors
infection - Management Algorithm ... • Hemodynamic instability ... No hemodynamic stability ... • Hemodynamic instability ... Hernodynamically stable after treatment
Management of Serotonin Syndrome
Identify and stop all serotoninergic medications
 • Avoid inadvertent Rx of serotoninergic meds
normalize vital signs ... illness with VS instability ... then 2 mg q2h if symptoms ... Syndrome #Management #treatment
Causes of Bradykinetic Movement Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Parkinson's Disease (TRAP):
• Resting Tremor
• Cogwheel Rigidity
• Akinesia/Bradykinesia
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Bradykinesia • Postural Instability ... • Cerebellar signs ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Femoral Head Fracture: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Posterior hip dislocation -> Impaction force from femoral
onto lateral hip Signs ... /Symptoms/Complications ... : • Inability ... pathophysiology #signs ... #symptoms #orthopedics
Borderline Personality Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Behavioral Traits:
 • Unstable Relationships - Alternating extremes of idealization
Mood - Affective instability ... fear of) - Mood instability ... the above with symptoms ... Psychiatry #Criteria #Signs ... #Symptoms #Mnemonic
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... workup for specific symptoms ... glucocorticoid treatment ... organ-specific signs ... or symptoms (eg