Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Clarkson’s Disease - Capillary leak syndrome
Epidemiology: Roughly 150 published cases, Median age 50 years, No sex
Clarkson’s Disease ... Capillary leak syndrome ... flares: • Prevention ... Breillat #Clarksons ... #rheumatology
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment
Ulcers:
 • Treatment: Topical steroids
 • Prevention: Colchicine
 • Azathioprine for refractory disease
Arthritis:
Behcet's Syndrome ... Topical steroids • Prevention ... immunosuppressive meds • +/- Anticoagulation ... #Syndrome #Treatment ... #pharmacology #rheumatology
Clotmaster Consensus 2019: Duration of Therapy for Venous Thromboembolic Disease
 • Superficial Venous Thrombosis
 • Upper
Thromboembolic Disease ... DVT or PE - Prevention ... post-thrombotic syndrome ... Bloodman #VTE #anticoagulation ... #length #treatment
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
weakness, urinary retention ... stenting - Consider anticoagulation ... → no immediate treatment ... after CRS) - Treatment ... AML (~20 %) and APL