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First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
bronchodilator test ... required, specific tests ... bronchoprovocation test ... #Differences #Algorithm ... #Treatment
Modified Allen's Test - Collateral Hand Circulation
- Apply pressure to the radial and ulnar arteries
- Release
Modified Allen's Test ... - Collateral Hand ... return to the hand ... #Allens #Test #Modified ... #clinical #hand
Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Definition
Presentation
Medical Management
Extraesophageal Symptoms
Long-Term PPI Issues
Diagnosis Algorithm
Refractory GERD
Surgical and Endoscopic
Issues Diagnosis Algorithm ... GERD Surgical and ... Therapy By Amneet Hans ... Diagnosis #Management #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Gastroenterology
Suggested Treatment Algorithms for the Management of Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis

#Management #Algorithm #GCA #PMR
Suggested Treatment ... Algorithms for ... Polymyalgia Rheumatica and ... #Management #Algorithm ... Steroid #Taper #Treatment
Newer Syphilis Reverse Algorithm 

The advent of newer, faster 
treponemal antibody tests have 
allowed high-throughput of
Syphilis Reverse Algorithm ... treponemal antibody tests ... specific trep. tests ... first step in the algorithm ... Syphilis #Reverse #Algorithm
Inhaled Foreign Body Management

Abdominal thrusts using the Heimlich 
manoeuvre in older children to expel an inhaled
One hand is formed ... into a fist and ... The other hand ... Both hands are thrust ... Abdominal thrusts are best
Commonly Used Diagnostic Tests for Celiac Disease

Tissue transglutaminase (tTG) IgA antibodies
 - Most reliable noninvasive test
Used Diagnostic Tests ... reliable noninvasive test ... screening test ... celiac disease - Test ... Reflects response to treatment
Illustrations showing elements of a shoulder assessment. Also included on a shoulder assessment would be determination
(using Speed's test ... ), atrophy and crepitus ... (In Speed's test ... pushes down on the hand ... is a positive test
Global Alliance algorithm to improve outcomes in acne.
†With small nodules (>0.5–1 cm).
‡Consider physical removal of comedones.
§Second
Global Alliance algorithm ... pregnancy, see text ... ††See text. alt. ... PrimaryCare #Acne #Treatment ... #Algorithm
Positive Lachman's Test

The Lachman test is a clinical test used to diagnose injury of the anterior
The Lachman test ... is a clinical test ... reliable, sensitive, and ... should place one hand ... behind the tibia and