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Algorithm for the management of children with nephrotic syndrome and steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS)

#nephrotic #syndrome
Algorithm for the management ... with nephrotic syndrome ... and steroid resistant ... nephrotic syndrome ... SRNS #algorithm #steroid
Bioequivalence of Corticosteroid Doses - Dexamethasone Conversion
Dexamethasone 1mg
Betamethasone 1mg
Prednisolone 7mg
Hydrocortisone 30mg
Triamcinolone 5mg
Methylprednisolone 5mg

Dr. Keith Siau @drkeithsiau

#Bioequivalence
Dexamethasone Conversion ... Corticosteroid #conversion ... #equivalent #steroid
REBEL Review 46: Corticosteroid Conversion Chart 

Glucocorticoid, Approximate Equivalent Dose (mg), Relative Anti-Inflammatory (Glucocorticoid) Potency, Relative
Corticosteroid Conversion ... corticosteroid #steroid ... #conversion #endocrinology
Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
Pharmaceutical Management ... blocks peripheral conversion ... • Decreases conversion ... approx. 1 hr) Steroids ... #ThyroidStorm #Management
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) Syndrome Treatment
Stop offending agents:
 • List as allergies
Symptoms (DRESS) Syndrome ... Steroids for severe ... Skin: topical steroid ... BrighamChiefs #DRESS #Syndrome ... #Treatment #Management
Orofacial Granulomatosis - Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Idiopathic OFG: isolated swelling of the lips, BX+ non-caseating granuloma
Melkersson-Rosenthal
Diagnosis and Management ... Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome ... Intralesional Steroid ... Intralesional Steroid ... Granulomatosis #Diagnosis #Management
Alcoholic Hepatitis - Management Algorithm
1. Severity assessed not only by MDF (>32) but also by MELD
Alcoholic Hepatitis - Management ... infection prior to steroid ... Steroids only increase ... Steroid response ... Alcoholic #Hepatitis #Management
Continuous B-cell depletion in frequently relapsing, steroid-dependent and steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome 

Clinical Kidney Journal, , sfy067,
frequently relapsing, steroid-dependent ... and steroid-resistant ... nephrotic syndrome ... option in the management ... complicated nephrotic syndrome
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Summary
Antinuclear (ANA) - 95% - Initial screening test
Anti-dsDNA - 50%
 • Associated
block • Sjogren syndrome ... polymyositis overlap syndrome ... Short course of steroids ... disease- high dose steroid ... #rheumatology #management
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis
Defined as excessive dark, coarse, male-pattern hair growth
Hirsutism causes in premenopausal women:
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glucocorticoids, androgenic steroids ... Rare: Cushing's Syndrome ... Ovary • Cushing's Syndrome ... Glucocorticoids, Androgenic steroid