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
Diabetes Morning Hyperglycemia - Dawn Phenomenon vs Somogyi Effect 

When patients FBG's are elevated each morning
Phenomenon vs Somogyi Effect ... idea of Somogyi effect ... patients experience hypoglycemia ... response to the hypoglycemia ... prevent the night hypoglycemia
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
minimal chance of hypoglycemia ... titrate up to effects ... only few side effects
NSAID vs ACEI/ARB effects on the Kidneys

Remember that NSAIDs and ACEI/ARB therapy have opposing effects on
NSAID vs ACEI/ARB effects ... have opposing effects ... Kidney #ACEIARB #Effects
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
Molluscum Contagiosum 
Clinical 
 • Most common in school-age children 
 • Transmitted by direct contact
• Typically affects
Topical Corticosteroid Potencies 
High Potency:
Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% 
Clobestasol propionate 0.05%
Halobetasol propionate 0.05%
Desoximetasone 0.05%, 0.25%
Fluocinonide 0.05%
Medium Potency:
Betamethasone
to limit side effects