Gerardo Hernandez @DrGerardoHernandez
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Glucose-lowering medication in type 2 diabetes - Algorithm

#Diabetes #Medications #Algorithm #Pharmacology #Pharmacotherapy #Hypoglycemic #Management #Endocrinology
type 2 diabetes - Algorithm ... #Medications #Algorithm ... Pharmacotherapy #Hypoglycemic
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
Normal and Renal Dosing ... minimal chance of hypoglycemia ... Inhibitors #Renal #Dosing
Diabetes Morning Hyperglycemia - Dawn Phenomenon vs Somogyi Effect 

When patients FBG's are elevated each morning
patients experience hypoglycemia ... response to the hypoglycemia ... prevent the night hypoglycemia
Pediatric Severe Asthma Algorithm 

(For children age 2 12 months) 

#Asthma #Algorithm #Pediatrics #Peds #Severe
Severe Asthma Algorithm ... months) #Asthma #Algorithm
PECARN Pediatric Blunt Head Trauma Algorithm - Under Age 2 #Diagnosis #Management #Peds #Pediatrics #HeadTrauma #HeadCT
Blunt Head Trauma Algorithm ... HeadCT #PECARN #Algorithm
PECARN Pediatric Blunt Head Trauma Algorithm - Age 2 and Up #Diagnosis #Management #Peds #Pediatrics #HeadTrauma
Blunt Head Trauma Algorithm ... HeadCT #PECARN #Algorithm
Global Alliance algorithm to improve outcomes in acne.
†With small nodules (>0.5–1 cm).
‡Consider physical removal of comedones.
§Second
Global Alliance algorithm ... Acne #Treatment #Algorithm
Inhaled Corticosteroid Inhaler Strengths
Beclomethasone	Qvar	100-200	>200400	>400
Budesonide	Pulmicort	200-400	>400-800	>800
Ciclesonide	Alvesco	80-160	>160-320	>320
Fluticasone furoate	Arnuity Ellipta	100	n/a	200
Fluticasone dipropionate	Flovent	100-250	>250-500	>500
Mometasone fuorate	Asmanex	110-220	>220-440	>440

Asthma maintenance inhalers should always include an inhaled corticosteroid
their respective dosing
Distal Radius Fracture 
Distal radius fracture is the most common orthopedic injury. Here's a quick summary.
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Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
If patients using