Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Clinic A/P, adults

– IV or PO steroids are the first-line treatment for acute exacerbations of MS. –Methylprednisolone (Medrol) IV “Corticosteroids, either orally or parenterally, are the first-line treatment for acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis (MS) (SOR A)....

Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia (OIH)

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, Hospital A/P, Adults, Hospital A/P, Peds

Definition: “Opioid-induced hyperalgesia (OIH) is defined as a state of nociceptive sensitization caused by exposure to opioids. The condition is characterized by a paradoxical response whereby a patient receiving opioids for the treatment of pain could actually...

Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome – Outpatient Management

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds

Related article: Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment. Diagnosis Definition: Diagnosis is clinical based on hx of heavy alcohol use, abstinence, and now having signs and symptoms consistent with alcohol withdrawal. H&P (Pertinent H&P findings including med review...

Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury

Clinic A/P, adults

Text coming soon. q44/2015   Reference Evaluation of elbow pain in adults. Am Fam Physician 2014;89(8):649-657

Well Woman Visit (Postmenopausal Women) – Health Maintenance

Clinic A/P, adults

  http://www.aafp.org/afp/2017/0501/p561.html http://www.aafp.org/fpm/2014/0700/oa1.html

Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)

Clinic A/P, adults, Hospital A/P, Adults

Heart Failure due to diastolic dysfunction -Definition / Diagnostic criteria reviewed. -Classification reviewed: -Nonpharmacologic & pharmacologic treatments reviewed. Heart failure due to diastolic dysfunction occurs in the older population. “The criteria...