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Migraine Prevention and Prophylaxis
Who to Consider: 
 • ≥ 4 significant headaches or migraine attacks/month
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Migraine Prevention ... acute migraine treatments ... Preventative Medications ... #Migraine #treatment ... #management #Nutraceuticals
Acute ED Migraine Therapy and Preventative Therapy Algorithm:
Acute migraine
 • IV NS IL bolus then infusion
Preventative Therapy Algorithm ... Preventative Medications ... #Migraine #management ... #algorithm #treatment ... #prevention #prophylaxis
Management of interstitial lung disease (ILD)-associated with systemic sclerosis (SSc)

Therapeutic indication: absolute decline in FVC >10%
Management of interstitial ... lung disease (ILD ... SSc #pulmonary #indications ... #management #treatment ... #algorithm
Triptan Selection - Migraine Management
Choosing triptans:
 • Reponse to given triptan do not predict to others
month to avoid medication-overuse ... headache Rapidly ... response: • Consider preventive ... naproxen 500mg bid ... #treatment #neurology
AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Treatment Algorithm

Evaluate for causes of secondary osteoporosis

Correct calcium/vitamin D deficiency and address
Algorithm Evaluate ... measures, fall prevention ... benefits and risks of medications ... Postmenopausal #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Management
Pharmacologic treatment of hyperglycemia in adults with type 2 diabetes

#Diabetes #Management #Algorithm #endocrinology #pharmacology #medications
Pharmacologic treatment ... adults with type 2 diabetes ... #Diabetes #Management ... #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #pharmacology #medications
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
irrigation • Management ... • Nephrogenic diabetes ... nocturnal enuresis • Prevention ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... #Pharmacology #Medications
Debridement and Management of Prosthetic Joint Infection (PJI)
Duration of symptoms <3 weeks OR  <30 days
Debridement and Management ... Staphylococci: 24wk for knees ... tissue/bone/metal ID ... Joint #Infection #treatment ... #Debridement #Management
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Cytomegalovirus Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing CMV Disease:
 • CMV end-organ disease is best
Infections in HIV-AIDS Preventing ... ., concomitant medications ... systemic therapy in preventing ... Valganciclovir 900 mg PO BID ... #Treatment #management
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Histoplasma Capsulatum Infections in HIV-AIDS
Indications for Initiating Primary Prophylaxis:
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Recommendations for Preventing ... Infections in HIV-AIDS Indications ... for 3 days, then BID ... Histoplasmosis #IDSA #Prevention ... #Treatment #management