Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds
A lot of patients may have symptoms of iron deficiency like fatigue even before they develop anemia and microcytosis. I didn’t know this until I worked with a naturopathic doctor, Scott Buesing, and he brought that up. I asked heme-onc, Dr. Bucher and she said she had...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Diagnosis Definition: How is the diagnosis made?* H&P (Pertinent H&P findings including med review & key vital signs) -Common presentation: -Clinical Manifestations: -Associated Conditions: -Risk factors: -Red flags: -Complications: Prostatic abscesses,...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
Distinguishing between bites Bedbugs: A rash with multiple exposures on skin that is often not covered by clothing is typical of fleas or bedbugs in a house. Other members of the family may not have it. Bedbugs tend to bite on the upper body and neck. Flea bites are...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults
-ADPCKD is the most common genetic kidney disease and accounts for 4.7% of ESRD cases in the U.S. -Many patients with ADPCKD are asymptomatic, but early symptoms may include flank pain, gross hematuria, or recurrent UTIs. -Hypertension is the most common extrarenal...
Clinic A/P, adults, Hospital A/P, Adults
Statin Use for Primary Prevention of ASCVD, USPSTF Recommendations. The 2013 ACC/AHA cholesterol guidelines According to the ACC/AHA, there are 4 major groups are in whom statin therapy is indicated: (1) individuals with clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease...
Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds
-Acromegaly = the body producing too much growth hormone (GH) after puberty (or closure of growth plates. -Gigantism occurs if the excessive GH production occurs before closure of growth plate). -Most common cause of acromegaly is pituitary adenoma that produces GH....
