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A schema of the pathophysiology of the inborn errors of metabolism, excluding complex storage diseases. Helps
schema of the pathophysiology ... metabolism, excluding complex ... storage diseases ... connections and pathophysiology ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Complex Perianal Fistulas and Crohn's Disease - Management Algorithm
Factors for Operative Strategy
  • Fistula Classification
Complex Perianal ... - Management Algorithm ... Strategy • Fistula Classification ... #IBD #algorithm ... #management
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN)
RPGN has three primary pathophysiologic causes differentiated by immunofluorescence

Immune Complex Mediated (granular staining):
three primary pathophysiologic ... immunofluorescence Immune Complex ... involvement: Anti-GBM Disease ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DIAGNOSTICS
Paracentesis: 
 • Calculate absolute PMN count (total WBC x PMN %)
 • Correct
DIAGNOSTICS Paracentesis ... Day 3 repeat paracentesis ... fluoroquinolone to complete ... advanced liver disease ... SBP #diagnosis #management
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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Pott's Disease in ... Diagnosis and Management ... decreased reflexes Pathophysiology ... Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex ... CMC_IM #Potts #Disease
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Stable Narrow-Complex ... caution in pulmonary disease ... caution in pulmonary disease ... Tachycardia #Treatment #management ... #cardiology #algorithm
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Lifestyle ... PCOS), Pancreatic Disease ... #algorithm #DM2 ... #DMII #Classification
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Management of Abdominal ... Bloating - Treatment Algorithm ... Definitions Pathophysiology ... Intolerance • Celiac Disease ... Distension #Bloating #Management
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
during hemolytic disease ... Antigen-antibody complexes ... Hypersensitivity #Types #Classification ... #Pathophysiology
The interferon (IFN) signature: what’s the point? How to use it in clinical practice?

Characterizing activity of
understanding of pathophysiology ... To propose new classifications ... for diseases ... signature #diagnosis #management