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

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
First-line therapies ... bronchodilator test ... diagnosis and first-line ... #Differences #Algorithm ... #Treatment
Thessaly Test for Knee Meniscal Tear

The test is positive if there is medial or lateral joint
Thessaly Test for ... Meniscal Tear The test ... lateral joint line ... #Thessaly #Test ... Tear #clinical #video
Clinical treatment algorithm for acne. BPO = benzoyl peroxide, clinda = clindamycin, dashed line = optional
Clinical treatment ... algorithm for acne ... clindamycin, dashed line ... †Best evidence is ... #Algorithm
Algorithm for the diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency (AI). The standard cosyntropin stimulation test (CST) may be
Algorithm for the ... cosyntropin stimulation test ... used as the first-line ... test for evaluation ... StimulationTest #Algorithm
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
Psittacosis 
Pathogen: Chlamydia psittaci - obligate intracellular gram negative
Transmission:
 • Birds are the primary reservoir
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Microimmunofluorescent antibody test ... danger of aerosol) Treatment ... Tetracyclines are first line ... of treatment: ... Azithromycin • Second Line
Tailoring Vasopressors to a Patient's Physiology

Overall, norepinephrine, epinephrine, and vasopressin are all supported by evidence as
potential first-line ... possible that the best ... Vasopressor #Selection #Algorithm
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment ... Algorithm for Chronic ... Initial medical treatment ... COPD assessment test ... #Algorithm #Management
Invasive Candidiasis (IC)

Diagnosis:
Culture:
 • Gold standard, but Slow (~2-3 days), 50% sensitivity
 • Blood Sample
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Non-culture-based tests ... • Molecular Tests ... therapy First Line ... Targeted Treatment ... candida #auris #treatment
Oral Antibiotics for Acne - Indicated for Moderate-to-Severe Acne 
First-Line Drug Class: Tetracyclines 

In the last
Moderate-to-Severe Acne First-Line ... reviewed mild acne treatment ... First-line is tetracyclines ... minocycline since it is best ... specifically for acne treatment