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Subtypes of Serum Proteins

Pre-albumin (Transthyretin)
Albumin
Globulins
 • Alpha-1: Alpha-1 antitrypsin, Serum amyloid A, Ceruloplasmin, Corticosteroid-binding globulin (Transcortin),
Corticosteroid-binding ... Transcortin), Retinol-binding ... Proteins #Subtypes #algorithm ... #classification ... #Types #hematology
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding ... ; hypokalemia; constipation ... nausea, vomiting, constipation ... aspiration #Potassium #Binding ... #pharmacology #table
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
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
the lgE, cross-linking ... blood types or during ... Hypersensitivity #Types #Classification ... Diagnosis #Reactions #Table
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Electrolyte imbalances, Constipation ... Guidelines recommend using ... malnutrition and promote building ... Encephalopathy #Grading #Classification ... Management #treatment #hepatology
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
and laboratory findings ... Skin Disease Classification ... Malignancy (e.g. hematologic ... pancreatitis, protein-losing ... vein thrombosis Hematologic