Heart of Hearts
Live Er Die
Guns, Germs & Meals
Kidney Beans
We Get Sick Too
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In 2021, the USPSTF recommended daily ASA 81mg at 12 weeks gestation in patients with one of these six major risk factors to prevent pre-eclampsia.

One of the following: History of preeclampsia, Multifetal gestation, Chronic hypertension, Pregestational type 1 or 2 diabetes, Renal disease, Autoimmune disease (SLE, APLA)

Or two or more of the following: nulliparity, BMI > 30, age > 35, IVF pregnancy, greater than 10 yrs since last pregnancy, Black race, first deg relative with pre-E

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In 2020, USPSTF updated HCV screening guidelines to this.

Since Hep C has tripled since 2010, the USPSTF recommends screening for HCV infection in adults ages 18 to 79.

Opioid use increased from 1995 to 2016, now declining due to the Turn the Tide Campaign.

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Since 2019, this is the number one cause of pediatric death in the US

Firearm injury


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These are the recommended monotherapy abx regimens for mild to moderate pyelonephritis in pregnancy.

IV Rocephin or IV Cefepime

100

SJD loved PSC so much that she couldn’t quite pull the trigger on leaving. Especially because she needed this procedure to cure her affliction.

Steroid injection for trigger finger

200

According to the 2018 AHA ASCVD guidelines, a coronary calcium scan may be beneficial in these patients.

5-7.5%: consider statin; can offer CACS; if CACS = 0, statin not recommended; if CACS > 100, recommend statin

ASCVD risk >7.5-20%: recommend statin; if patient declines statin, offer CACS; CACS = 0 statin not recommended; if CACS >100, recommend statin

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When LFTs are mildly elevated (< 5x ULN), we should consider these tests for a comprehensive evaluation.

CBC, ferritin, hep panel, RUQ sono




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This syndrome is characterized by symmetrical ascending weakness and can be a rare side-effect of the flu vaccine.

Guillain Barre Syndrome

200

This causes urinary obstruction in neonatal males, usually presenting with irritability and a dribbling urinary stream.

Posterior urethral valves

200

CWIV used this as first line treatment to clear his namesaked lesions as a teenager.

tretinoin/adapalene

300

The 2019 ACC/AHA statin guidelines recommend moderate intensity statins for primary prevention of ASCVD if the 10 yr ASCVD risk is in this range in non-diabetic patients ages 40-75.

AHA: 7.5% - 20%

USPSTF: 10% or greater PLUS at least 1 CV risk factor

300

In Oct 2023, AGA updated MASLD screening guidelines: Check LFTs once a year to screen for MASLD in these populations

Patients with one or more of the following: overweight, obese, diabetes, HTN, HLD

300

The name, dosing schedule and efficacy of this shiny rooftop vaccine should be discussed with our quinquagenarians.

Shingrix

300

These are indications for nephrology referral

Electrolyte disturbance, GFR < 30, rapid decline of GFR, anemia of CKD, macroalbuminuria

300

TDHKN had this small pouch which was discovered after Xe swallowed an alkaline earth metal.

Zenker diverticulum - seen on barium (Xe6s2) swallow

400

High intensity statins should be considered for primary prevention of ASCVD if the 10-year risk is 7.5 – 20% when these risk enhancers are present.

Non-diabetic patient risk enhancers: South Asian race, GFR < 60, inflamm dz (RA, SLE), LDL > 160

Diabetic patient risk enhancers: retinopathy, diabetic cataracts, nephropathy, neuropathy, ABI < 0.9, DM > 10 years

400

In 2022, ACIP recommended universal vaccination of hepatitis B in this age group

Since hepatitis B has increased by 114% since 2006, ACIP recommends universal hep B vaccination in the 19-59 yo age group

400

Please encourage your at-risk patients to RSVP for one of these three products to prevent SOB, wheezing and even hospitalization

Beyfortus, Abrysvo, Arexvy

400

In poker, 4 of these is a good hand. In CKD, it’s the mainstay of treatment. In ARF, you might want to stop it.

ACEs/ARBs

400

SEH wakes up at 5am, runs 3 miles every morning and doesn't appear to be emotionally stressed. But she has suffered a few physical breaks...If she has a pre-65 FRAX score of this, she'll need a DEXA scan when she's postmenopausal.

8.4%

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In 2021, the ACC/AHA identified this blood test as an independent marker for ASCVD. In 2023, they recommended checking it one time in patients with elevated cardiac risk.

Lp(a)

500

If a patient is found to have MASLD on US, fibrosis screening should be done by one of these non-invasive tests

FIB-4 (age, AST, ALT, platelets) with reflex to ELF or fibrosis panel

500

74% of the US population is overweight or obese. 

GS is a 38 yo M. He is 6’1 and 400 lbs. How much weight will he lose with Wegovy vs Zepbound vs gastric sleeve?

BMI: 52, IBW: 191 lbs

Wegovy: 40 – 60 lbs

Zepbound: 60 – 80 lbs

Gastric Sleeve: 100 – 110 lbs


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Volume expansion to prevent contrast induced nephropathy should only be considered in patients with GFR less than this.

30

500

SC-MW loves to travel. He’s been to Niagara and Yosemite to see their beautiful waterfalls. Little did he know, he was looking through this similar condition every day.

Cataracts

Cataracta in Latin = waterfall