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Thrombotic Microangiopathy - TTP VS HUS

Big picture points : Often hard to differentiate the two entities,
: TTP has high rates ... is plasma exchange ... thrombocytopenia #Comparison ... #Diagnosis #Table ... #Hematology
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
old, ~10,000 new cases ... cell transplant is ... only curative treatment ... #Management #treatment ... #hematology #oncology
Secondary Syphilis Rash
Secondary syphilis is the most contagious of all the stages of this disease, and
Secondary syphilis is ... with or without treatment ... , but without treatment ... #Diagnosis #Clinical ... #Photo #Dermatology
Treatment of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
Diagnosis of TTP:
 • Rare and severe, ADAMTS13 deficiency
 • Autoimmune
Purpura (TTP) Diagnosis ... as soon as TTP is ... diagnosed, in combination ... Thrombocytopenic #Purpura #management ... #treatment #rheumatology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
Management Summary ... IBS is NOT a diagnosis ... Treatment: • Global ... #Management #gastroenterology ... #treatment
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis ... Manifestations: Malar rash ... life-threatening • Treatment ... Erythematosus #Diagnosis ... #rheumatology
Inpatient Management of Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone vs Buprenorphine - Comparison Table

Some patients may decline buprenorphine
Inpatient Management ... Buprenorphine - Comparison ... medication assisted treatment ... Buprenorphine #Comparison ... #Pain #Management
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
NPSLE rare, Malar rash ... is rare in DIL, ... druginduced #lupus #sle #comparison ... #table #rheumatology ... #diagnosis #management
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
and Management ... normal in mild cases ... Chronic Management ... #Management #treatment ... #hematology
Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis: Treatment Options Based on Severity of the Disease
Mild:
 • Trial of PPI
 • Trial
Gastroenteritis: Treatment ... Concern for HES: • Hematology ... • Additional diagnostic ... Gastroenteritis #Treatment ... #management #gastroenterology