Encephalitis is the inflammation of brain parenchyma with neurological dysfunction. Infectious encephalitis is caused by viral (most common), bacterial, parasitic, or fungal pathogens. Autoimmune e...
Assessment of tearosmolarity Schirmer test Ocular surface dye staining Consider testing for autoimmune conditions. Treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca[7] Treat underlying systemic causes (e.g., autoimmune conditions). Addressmodifiable risk factors, e.g.: ...
Perform anASCVD risk assessment.[2] Evaluate for comorbidities includingpsoriatic arthritis,IBD,MDD, andanxiety. All patients with psoriasis should be evaluated forpsoriatic arthritis, as early diagnosis improves outcomes and the presence ofpsoriatic arthritisinfluences treatment decisions.[2] ...
For a complete assessment, all biopsy specimens should be analyzed using LM, immunofluorescence microscopy (IM), and electron microscopy (EM). Minimal change disease EM: effacement of the foot processes of podocytes LM: no changes in glomeruli (possibly fat bodies in some proximal tubular cells...
Rapid assessment Suspect ruptured ectopic pregnancy in patients in their first trimester with any of the following: Clinical features of shock: e.g., tachycardia, hypotension, pallor Severe abdominal or pelvic pain Peritoneal signs on examination Significant vaginal bleeding POCUS positive for intrap...
Notwell-suitedfor the assessment oflung parenchyma Hard x-ray radiation(100–1000 keV):high-kilovoltagetechnique Hard radiation is higher in energy The higher the energy level ofx-rays, the greater the effect of the examined tissue's density (rather than the atomic number) will be on the rat...
Perform ASCVD risk assessment if indications are met. Reassess ASCVD risk annually. Consider adjusting the risk score upward by 1.5–2 times if any of the following are present: Low CD4 count (< 350) Delayed initiation of ART Lack of response or nonadherence to HIV treatment Fatty liver...
ACC/AATS/AHA/ASE/ASNC/HRS/SCAI/SCCT/SCMR/STS 2019 Appropriate Use Criteria for Multimodality Imaging in the Assessment of Cardiac Structure and Function in Nonvalvular Heart Disease. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2019; 73 (4): p.488-516.doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2018.10.038 . | Open in Read by QxMD...