Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Treatment Algorithm

Evaluate for causes of secondary osteoporosis

Correct calcium/vitamin D deficiency and address
AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal ... Osteoporosis Treatment ... • Recommend pharmacologic ... measures, fall prevention ... Osteoporosis #AACE #2016
Migraine - Preventative Treatments

 • Anticonvulsants: *Topiramate, *Sodium valproate, Gabapentin, Pregabalin
 • Antidepressants: Amitriptyline, Venlafaxine, Duloxetine,
- Preventative Treatments ... Beta-blockers, ACE ... #prophylaxis #prevention ... #pharmacology # ... neurology
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
with systemic, neurologic ... claudication: pain ... the “Chewing gum test ... (Cornelia NEJM 2014 ... Treatment of GCA
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Cytomegalovirus Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing CMV Disease:
 • CMV end-organ disease is best
Infections in HIV-AIDS Preventing ... end-organ disease is best ... systemic therapy in preventing ... Valganciclovir 900 mg PO BID ... infections #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia - ACG Guidelines

Who to suspect?
 • Patients presenting with progressive dysphagia
heart burn, chest pain ... What test to order ... Pneumatic Dilation (PD ... POEM Symptomatic Treatment ... Botulinum toxin • Pharmacologic
Lithium Therapy for Bipolar Disorder 
Toxicity Levels: 
 - Mild (1-1.5 mEq/L) 
 - Moderate (1.6-2.5
Side Effects: acne ... polyuria, weight gain ... maintenance agent for treatment ... Bipolar #Disorder #BPD ... #Toxicity #Pharmacology