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Patient risk stratification algorithm for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis.

Currently, edoxaban and rivaroxaban are the only
stratification algorithm ... the treatment of cancer-associated ... for appropriate dosing ... #Algorithm #Anticoagulation ... #Management #Hematology
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
#management #algorithm ... #medications #table ... decisionaid #cardiology #hematology ... #warfarin #dosing
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
Lymphoma or other cancers ... gastric and breast cancer ... DDX - Other causes ... Burns • Protein-losing ... hypogammaglobulinemia #immunology #hematology
Post-Transplantation Lymphoproliferative Disorders (PTLD)
Definition: Lymphoid and/or plasmacytic proliferations that occur as a result of immunosuppression in
for 21% of all cancers ... symptoms, unexplained hematologic ... Diagnosis and classification ... to 50% of PTLD cases ... oncology #diagnosis #management
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
particularly those coming ... identifies 85 to 95% of cases ... Start steroids if concern ... them, but urgent rheumatology ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Management