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HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Definition:
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive disorders categories:
• Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment
• Mild neurocognitive impairment
• HIV dementia

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
ARVs can have low ... : • Increased CSF ... volume • Patchy areas ... The clinical syndrome ... with low CD4 counts
Monteggia Fracture 
Fracture of proximal ulnar shaft with radial head dislocation. Remember “MUGR” to recall where
onto outstretched hand ... pronation • Possible associated ... ), compartment syndrome ... • If stable ... repair MH/CCF
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Syndrome ... Miller Fisher Syndrome ... GQ1b IgG Antibody associated ... #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #neurology
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Management Algorithm ... complications associated ... Endocrinopathies (Cushing Syndrome ... Pancreatic Disease (CF ... #algorithm #DM2
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome ... irrigation • Management ... nephrotic syndrome ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Medications #Table
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Management Summary ... men • Commonly associated ... Pathophysiology: • Associated ... • CSF: Oligoclonal ... SPS #Diagnosis #Management
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary ... Heme associated ... per day until stable ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management ... causes #treatment #nephrology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
posterior occipital and ... fluctuations PRES-Associated ... the brain • CSF ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
low urine output ... acute coronary syndrome ... #differential #algorithm ... #treatment #table ... #heartfailure #chf
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Management - GrepMed ... Na delivery): CHF ... Elimination (see Table ... acidosis) • Low ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology