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How does the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (nCoV2019) compare to Ebola, SARS, MERS? Cases and Deaths
Weighing diseases
Coronavirus (nCoV2019) compare ... Cases and Deaths ... remains stable ... 8,437 Confirmed cases ... #Coronavirus #comparison
Lung Nodule - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Nodule on > 2 Years Without a Change in Size:
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Lung Nodule - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Septic Embolism • Parasitic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Pulmonary
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... Clindamycin in case ... shows a small, stable ... Coccidioides • Parasite ... #differential #causes
Suggested diagnostic approach to a patient with exudative ascites. Low ascitic fluid protein should direct practitioners
syndrome as a cause ... Note: CT = computed ... Although nonhepatic causes ... ascites #diagnosis #workup ... #algorithm #differential
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... Causes of acute ... Parasitic infections ... Diarrhea #management #algorithm ... #workup #diagnosis
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
and Secondary Causes ... • Long-standing ... taken at home, work ... Hypertension Secondary Causes ... #causes
Algorithm for the Management of Ventricular Tachycardia Electrical Storm
ES diagnosed (≥ 3 episodes of VT/ICD therapies
Algorithm for the ... cardioversion Stable ... of reversible causes ... Normal QTc • Long ... #Tachycardia #Algorithm
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
potential inciting causes ... cancers, including lung ... • Causes are multiple ... with variety of causes ... #table #differential
Inpatient Management of Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone vs Buprenorphine - Comparison Table

Some patients may decline buprenorphine
Buprenorphine - Comparison ... Table Some patients ... In these cases, ... 7-10 days for long ... Buprenorphine #Comparison
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
10% of all lupus cases ... • Immunologic Workup ... Positive in 60-80% of cases ... druginduced #lupus #sle #comparison ... #table #rheumatology