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Isocoria - Pupillary Defects - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative Afferent Pupil Defect
 • Optic Neuritis
 • Ischemic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Neuromuscular Junction Dysfunction ... Atropine • LSD • Cocaine ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Ophthalmology
Causes of Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Always assess for red flags. If no red flags,
Causes of Back Pain ... bowel or bladder dysfunction ... use, neuromotor deficits ... , nocturnal pain ... #Causes
Male Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erectile Dysfunction
 - Psychological
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cocaine, Amphetamines ... • Chronic Pain ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... endocrinology #causes
Drugs Useful in the Treatment and Prophylaxis of Migraine Headaches
Several classes of drugs are effective in
Headaches Several classes ... • Severe pain ... opioids, such as codeine ... #Prophylaxis #management
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Pathophysiology: • Defect ... hepatocytes → Liver dysfunction ... = nonspecific (nausea ... vomiting, abdominal pain ... obgyn #diagnosis #management
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
bowel or bladder dysfunction ... preferentially affects ... or without back pain ... Autonomic Dysfunction ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management
Quick Guide: Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm
Adjunctive meds: 
The following can be prescribed PRN for symptoms of withdrawal
Buprenorphine Initiation Algorithm ... q 6 hours PRN nausea ... to follow day 1 algorithm ... insomnia, adverse effects ... #Treatment #Management
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
slightly > Males • Affects ... Sudden onset of pain ... hearing loss, nausea ... insufficiency • Cognitive dysfunction ... rheumatology #diagnosis #management