Ferri – Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Coronary Syndrome Sonia R. Samtani, M.D. Pranav M. Patel, M.D. Basic Information Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) represents a spectrum of clinical disorders […]
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BRS – Pediatrics: Genetic Disorders and Inborn Errors of Metabolism
BRS – Pediatrics: Genetic Disorders and Inborn Errors of Metabolism I. Inheritance Patterns A. Mendelian inheritance (Figure 5-1). The classic patterns of inheritance seen in […]
BRS – Pediatrics: Emergency Medicine
BRS – Pediatrics: Emergency Medicine I. Infant and Child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) A. General concepts 1. The most common cause of cardiac arrest in a […]
BRS – Pediatrics: Oncology
BRS – Pediatrics: Oncology I. General Considerations A. Incidence. Approximately 6000–7000 children between 1 and 15 years of age develop cancer each year. 1. Cancer […]
BRS – Pediatrics: Neonatology
BRS – Pediatrics: Neonatology Source: BRS Pediatrics, 2018 I. Evaluation of the Newborn Features of the newborn history and physical examination that differ from those […]
Pocket Primary Care – Men’s Health
BPH AND LOWER URINARY TRACT SYMPTOMS Background (AFP 2014;90:769; JAMA 2014;312:535; NEJM 2012;367:248) Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS): Storage: Frequency, nocturia, urgency, incontinence; Voiding: Incomplete […]
Pocket Primary Care – Women’s Health
BREAST HEALTH BREAST PAIN (MASTALGIA) Background (JGIM 2012;27:817; Mayo Clin Proc 2004;79:353; Clin Evid 2011;01:812) Most common breast sx prompting consultation to PCP (up to […]
Pocket Primary Care – Renal / Urology
CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE Background (Ann Int Med 2015;162:ITC-1; JAMA 2015;313:837; Lancet 2012;379:165; NEJM 2014;371:58) Definition: ≥3 mo w/ GFR <60 mL/min/1.73 m2 or signs of kidney […]
Pocket Primary Care – Pulmonology
Background (Eur Respir J 2005;26:720) Pulmonary function testing refers to a suite of measurements which are used to assess air movement, volume, and […]
Pocket Primary Care – Addiction Medicine
DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS Background (AFP 2013;88:113; Ann Int Med 2016;164:ITC49) Goals: (1) Identify SUD for treatment (2) ↑ […]