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 ... #Management #Endocrinology
Diabetes Morning Hyperglycemia - Dawn Phenomenon vs Somogyi Effect 

When patients FBG's are elevated each morning
Phenomenon vs Somogyi Effect ... patients experience hypoglycemia ... response to the hypoglycemia ... prevent the night hypoglycemia ... Hyperglycemia #Diagnosis #Management
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 ... #Pharmacology #Management
PECARN Pediatric Blunt Head Trauma Algorithm - Under Age 2 #Diagnosis #Management #Peds #Pediatrics #HeadTrauma #HeadCT
Blunt Head Trauma Algorithm ... 2 #Diagnosis #Management ... HeadCT #PECARN #Algorithm
PECARN Pediatric Blunt Head Trauma Algorithm - Age 2 and Up #Diagnosis #Management #Peds #Pediatrics #HeadTrauma
Blunt Head Trauma Algorithm ... Up #Diagnosis #Management ... HeadCT #PECARN #Algorithm
Molluscum Contagiosum 
Clinical 
 • Most common in school-age children 
 • Transmitted by direct contact
• Typically affects ... palms and soles Management ... Diagnosis #Clinical #Management
Global Alliance algorithm to improve outcomes in acne.
†With small nodules (>0.5–1 cm).
‡Consider physical removal of comedones.
§Second
Global Alliance algorithm ... #Management #Dermatology ... Acne #Treatment #Algorithm
Scaphoid Fractures
The scaphoid is the most commonly fractured carpal bone. Remember, if a fracture is suspected
most commonly affects ... dislocation • ED Management ... XRay #Diagnosis #Management