Terms To Remember
Natural Immunity: Immunity from disease can be provided by vaccination or by exposure to the disease. Some people believe that immunity is best gained by exposure to the actual disease, not by vaccination.
Shingles: A painful nerve inflammation occurring in people who have had chickenpox
National Immunization Project: An organization which can direct people to health clinics offering no- or low-cost vaccinations
Labels: Pediatrics
Dennis L. Hufford, CDR, MC, USN
Faculty Development Fellowship
Madigan Army Medical Center
Labels: Pediatrics
This lecture is based on the studies conducted and published by the team in the Karim Centre at Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital in London.
We are grateful for financial support provided by the Al-Fayed Charitable Foundation.
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ENT Emergencies Overview:-
Otologic Disorders
Nasal Disorders
Facial, Oral and Pharyngeal Infections
Airway Obstruction
Traumatic Disorders of the Auricle:-
Hematoma
- cartilaginous necrosis
- drain, antibiotics, bulky ear dressing close follow up
Lacerations - single layer closure, pick up perichondrium, bulky ear dressing
Use posterior auricular block for anesthesia
Labels: Otolaryngology
What is Retinoblastoma?:-
“Retinoblastoma is a disease that causes the growth of malignant tumors in the retinal cell layer of the eye.” (3)
It is the most common eye tumor in children.
Dissociated deviation. A strabismus of cortical origin:-
What Causes Retinoblastoma?:-
Retinoblastoma is caused by a mutation on the 13th chromosome.
“Possibly environmental factors increase mutational events at the retinoblastoma gene locus.” (2)
Labels: Ophthalmology
Health Problems More Common Among Women Than Men- Examples:-
Autoimmune Diseases/Lupus
Immune system attacks healthy cells in the body; can effect the joints, skin, kidneys, brain, heart, lungs and blood
9 out of 10 people who have lupus are women
Lupus is 3 times more common in black women than in white women
Afflicts almost 2 million Americans; death rates are on the rise
Onset usually occurs between the ages of 15 and 40; a leading cause of kidney disease, stroke and premature cardiovascular disease in women of childbearing age.
Labels: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Health Care 101: Women's Health:-
Paula A. Johnson, MD, MPH
Executive Director, Connors Center for Women’s Health and Gender Biology
Chief, Division of Women’s Health
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Labels: Obstetrics and Gynecology
MANAGAMENT OF MIGRAINE:-
Migraine Facts:-
Migraine is one of the common causes of recurrent headaches
According to IHS, migraine constitutes 16% of primary headaches
Migraine afflicts 10-20% of the general population
More than 2/3 of migraine sufferers either have never consulted a doctor or have stopped doing so
Migraine is underdiagnosed and undertreated
Migraine greatly affects quality of life. The WHO ranks migraine among the world’s most disabling medical illnesses
Burden Of Migraine
World - 15-20% of women and 10-15% of men suffer from migraine
In India, 15-20% of people suffer from migraine
Adults – Female: Male ratio is 2 : 1
In childhood migraine, boys and girls are affected equally until puberty, when the predominance shifts to girls.
The History of Medicine:-
By George Sarka MD,MPH,FACP,FACR
DrPH Candidate in Public Health at UCLA
Assistant Clinical Professor in Medicine at UCLA
Governor-Elect of the ACP Southern CA, Region 2
President of the LA Neurological Society
President of LA County Medical Association-District 1
Staff Neurologist at SMMC
Staff Rheumatologist at CSMC
Staff Physician at the Klotz SHC at CSUN
Medical Historian and Medical Lecturer
Diplomate in Internal Medicine, Rheumatology,
Neurology, Headache Medicine, Sports Medicine, Geriatrics and Emergency Medicine
The Future of Family Medicine Project:-
7 organizations came together to explore our future
Extensive research by 2 firms
Medical students, residents, active FP’s
Other physicians
The general public
Creation of 5 task forces
What causes osteoporosis:-
Scientist have not yet learned all the reasons this occurs.
When you are young your body makes new bone faster than it breaks down old bones.
As you get older, this process slows down and you start losing bone density.
The risk for osteoporosis depends on how much bone mass you attained between ages 25 and 35 and how fast you lose it.
Teeth Development:-
Bud stage :
Characterized by formation of a tooth bud.
The epithelial cells begin to proliferate into the ectomesenchyme of the jaw
Dental Implant & Patient Dental
Slide Presentation on cardiology:-
Cardiac CT-Calcium scoring 2008:-
ACC Heart Failure Guidelines Slide Deck:-
Based on the ACC/AHA 2005 Guideline Update
for the Diagnosis and Management of
Chronic Heart Failure in the Adult
Heart Failure is Primarily a Condition of the Elderly:-
The incidence of HF approaches 10 per 1000 population after age 65
HF is the most common Medicare diagnosis-related group
More dollars are spent for the diagnosis and treatment of HF than any other diagnosis by Medicare
Guideline Scope:-
Document focuses on :
Prevention of HF
Diagnosis and management of chronic HF in the adult
Definition of Heart Failure:-
HF is a complex clinical syndrome that can
result from any structural or functional
cardiac disorder that impairs the ability of
the ventricle to fill with or eject blood.
Stages of Heart Failure:-
At Risk for Heart Failure:
STAGE A High risk for developing HF
STAGE B Asymptomatic LV dysfunction
Heart Failure:
STAGE C Past or current symptoms of HF
STAGE D End-stage HF
Thiopental
Isoflurane
Morphine, Fentanyl
Succinylcholine, Curare, Pancuronium, Metocurine
Electrocardiogram
Inspired oxygen
Blood pressure cuff
Temperature
Finger on the pulse
Delivery of oxygen
Support of intravascular volume and tissue perfusion
Therapeutic ArmamentariumThiopental, propofol
Isoflurane, sevoflurane, desflurane
Morphine, fentanyl, alfentanil, sufentanil, remifentanil
Succinylcholine, pancuronium, vecuronium, rocuronium, atracurium, mivacurium, doxacurium, and pipecuronium
Dexmedetomidine
Central 2 adrenergic agonist
Profound postoperative analgesia in the ICU
Profound anti-ischemic properties
Modest sedation
Rapid offset
Reversible
Demonstrated improved outcome after major surgery
PowerPoint Slide Presentation on Allergy:-
Milk allergy:-
A milk allergy is different from lactose intolerance. It is an allergic reaction to the protein components, such as casein, in cow’s milk. Usually, people who have a milk allergy must avoid all milk products. People with lactose intolerance can eat dairy products in varying amounts.
About 30% to 40% of infants who are allergic to cow’s milk are also allergic to the protein in soy formulas.
It is also called formula protein allergy.
Treatment of children with asthma should begin with the most aggressive therapy necessary to achieve control, followed by "stepping down" to the minimal therapy that will maintain control
Identify symptoms, diagnosis and treatment courses for allergic and non-allergic rhinitis
Recognize signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of food allergy
Recognize signs, symptoms, and treatment for anaphylaxis
Identify mechanisms of drug allergy and its signs, symptoms, and treatment courses
Determine signs, symptoms, and treatment courses for stinging insect allergy
Determine diagnosis and treatment of urticaria and angioedema
Understand hereditary angioedema
Rhinitis- definition
Inflammation of the membranes lining the nose
Characterized by nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, sneezing, itching of the nose, and/ or post nasal drainage
Allergic rhinitis- definition
Rhinitis that is caused by an IgE-mediated reaction to an aeroallergen
Other Allergic Eye Disorders:-
Atopic keratoconjunctivitis
Chronic inflammation of the eye (lower lid conjunctiva)
Severe itching burning, tearing
Associated with atopic dermatitis (95%) and asthma (85%)
Can cause anterior cataracts
Tranta’s-Horner’s dots- discrete swelling with white dots around iris
Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis
Associated with contact lens use Symptoms of mild pruritus, abnormal thickening of conjunctiva, mucus stranding
Giant papillae and micropapillae on the upper tarsal conjunctiva
Reaction to foreign proteins on surface of contact lens
Oral Allergy Syndrome
Occurs in 30-70% of patients with pollen allergy
Symptoms occur after oral mucosa contacts certain foods (fruits, celery)
Symptoms are itching of palate, throat, lips; may lead to angioedema in minority
Due to cross-reactivity between pollens and substances in certain foods