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Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
Abnormal Abdominal Ultrasound ... positive Family History ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
Rheumatoid Arthritis Summary
Overview: chronic, inflammatory symmetric polyarthritis involving small joints of hands/feet, knees, shoulders
Signs & Symptoms:
narrowing) • Ultrasound ... DIAGNOSIS based on history ... Arthritis #diagnosis #management ... #rheumatology
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
Diagnosis and Management ... Consistent bleeding history ... Chronic Management ... Hemophilia #Diagnosis #Management ... #treatment #hematology
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Diagnosis and Management ... cases - Anti-histone ... Usual therapeutic management ... Erythematosus #Diagnosis #Management ... #Summary #rheumatology
POCUS Stewardship
Right Indication - Right Interpretation -Right Integration
Indication → Pre-test Probability → Spectrum of Disease →
based on clinical history ... #Stewardship #ultrasound ... #management #diagnosis
Hepatitis B - Treatment Indications
Treatment not indicated:
 • Immune tolerant state - HBe-Ag detectable, high HBV
co-infection • Family history ... Personal or family history ... #Indications #management ... #hepatology
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Antithrombin Ill • Ultrasound ... Intrahepatic Cholestasis Management ... Liver #Pregnancy #hepatology ... obgyn #diagnosis #management
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
enzymes, or family history ... including liver and hematologic ... algorithm #diagnosis #management ... #hepatology #gastroenterology
Fever in the Returning International Traveler
Investigations after comprehensive physical examination including thorough skin examination: 
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International Traveler ... tests based on history ... Arbovirus Empiric Management ... BID x 7 days • Travelled ... #empiric #management
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
remainder, a clinical history ... mellitus; USS, ultrasound ... Abnormal #Algorithm #Hepatology