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Aphasia - Pathophysiology and Clinical Findings
Broca's Aphasia - Expressive language impairment: non-Fluent
 - Sensory speech areas
Aphasia - Pathophysiology ... motor areas is also ... nearby areas is also ... deficits #Aphasia #Pathophysiology ... Brocas #Wernickes #neurology
The World Health Organization's (WHO's) Pain Relief Ladder is a stepwise approach to the management of
approach to the management ... of cancer pain. ... It may also be used ... Analgesics #Treatment #Management ... Pharmacotherapy #Oncology
Causes of Urinary Tract Obstruction - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Upper Tract - Bladder NOT distended on ultrasound,
Fibrosis • Cancer ... Ureteropelvic junction ... • Prostate cancer ... Algorithm #Causes #Urology
US Preventive Services Task Force - Prostate Cancer Screening - Update 2018
Patient Decision Aid

 - Men
Force - Prostate Cancer ... screening for prostate cancer ... #Management #Urology
Heparin, Fondaparinux, and Novel Oral Anticoagulants - Pathophysiology

Anticoagulation with parenteral (intravenous or subcutaneous) and oral anticoagulants
Anticoagulants - Pathophysiology ... : Inhibits the function ... of thrombin as ... heparin (LMWH): Functions ... #Pharmacology #Pathophysiology
NSAID vs ACEI/ARB effects on the Kidneys

Remember that NSAIDs and ACEI/ARB therapy have opposing effects on
normal kidney function ... it's more of a concern ... ACEIARB #Effects #Nephrology ... #Renal #Pathophysiology
Priapism: Pathogenesis

 - Post-cavernosal venous occlusion -> Post-cavernosal venous drainage is mechanically obstructed e.g. sickle cell
Inadequate venous function ... #Priapism #Pathophysiology ... #Urology #Diagnosis
Treatment algorithm for VTE in Malignancy

(A) Suggested treatment algorithm for symptomatic and incidental DVT or PE
incidental DVT or PE in cancer ... thrombosis in cancer ... months should also ... Anticoagulation #Management ... #Hematology #Oncology
Pancreatitis management checklist 
Evaluation to guide etiology & management 
 - RUQ ultrasound 
 - Calcium
Pancreatitis management ... Evaluation to guide etiology ... & management ... level - Liver function ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Oncologic Emergencies - Differential Diagnosis Framework

HEMATOLOGIC ONCOLOGIC EMERGENCIES:
Hyperviscosity Syndrome:
 • Spontaneous bleeding
 • Shortness of breath
of breath • Neurologic ... decline in mental function ... #emergencies #oncology ... differential #diagnosis #cancer