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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Risk factors: Previous acute enteric infection, Female
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Risk ... acute enteric infection ... (e.g. fibromyalgia ... depression, Poor coping
Anti-IL6 Agents (Tocilizumab, Siltuximab) in COVID19

IL-6 activates T cells and macrophages, among other cell types (see
Cytokine Activation Syndrome ... Tocilizumab 4-8mg/kg ... respiratory tract infection ... Siltuximab #COVID19 #Pharmacology ... #Management #Medications
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Preeclampsia, Eclampsia, Infection ... on MRA/CTA • Anterior ... Diagnosis: • Infection ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... #diagnosis #management
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Cytomegalovirus Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing CMV Disease:
 • CMV end-organ disease is best
best prevented by using ... other factors (e.g ... ., concomitant medications ... Prevention #Treatment #management ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) - Treatment
Non-Pharmacologic:
 • Education
 • Physical & occupational therapy
 • Psychology
Regional Pain Syndrome ... Treatment Non-Pharmacologic ... behavioral therapy) Medications ... Trigger point injections ... #Treatment #Management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ECG is vital while ... acute coronary syndrome ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... icu #clinical #pharmacology
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection and Disease in HIV-AIDS
Treating LTBI (to prevent TB disease)
Indications:
weekly + INH 15 mg/kg ... below for TB drug dosing ... Guidelines for dosing ... Prevention #Treatment #management ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Histoplasma Capsulatum Infections in HIV-AIDS
Indications for Initiating Primary Prophylaxis:
 •
Histoplasma Capsulatum Infections ... in HIV-AIDS Indications ... amphotericin B at 3 mg/kg ... Prevention #Treatment #management ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Disseminated Mycobacterium Avium Complex in HIV-AIDS
Preventing 1st Episode of Disseminated
Prophylaxis): Indications ... to Table 5 for dosing ... Prevention #Treatment #management ... opportunistic #infections ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
IDSA Recommendations for Prevention and Treatment of Pneumocystis Pneumonia (PCP) in HIV-AIDS
Indications for Initiating Primary Prophylaxis:
) in HIV-AIDS Indications ... count monitoring (e.g ... opportunistic #infections ... #HIVAIDS #management ... #pharmacology