Outpatient Management of Acute Pyelonephritis

Outpatient Management of Acute Pyelonephritis
Dx of Acute Pyelonephritis
* History/Physical exam
* Labs
* Imaging
* Unable to take PO
* Concerns about compliance
* Uncertain of diagnosis
* Sever illness with high fevers, pain, significant debility

Choice of antibiotics
Duration of therapy
Follow-up
Moyamoya Disease
Epidemiology
Clinical Features
* Ischemic events
* Hemorrhagic stroke
* Epilepsy

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Acne Vulgaris - known as blackheads

Acne Vulgaris
(Otherwise known as zits, pimples and blackheads)
By: Cynthia Salinas, M.D.

Conference Goals
* Review pathogenesis as a way to help us understand why we use certain meds
* Differentiate common types of acne
* Generate a quick differential diagnosis
* Apply a stepwise approach to treatment prior to referral to dermatology

Epidemiology
Onset?
Prevalence?
Causes?
Pathogenesis
HPI
Differential Diagnosis
Types of Acne
Comedonal Acne
Papulopustular Acne
Nodulocystic Acne
Management
Four Major Goals of Treatment
Take home points:
Retinoids
Topical Antibiotics
Other
Comedonal Acne
Papulopustular Acne
Oral antibiotics
Nodulocystic Acne
Education
Completing Therapy
Follow-up on Patient
Conclusions
Sources

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Cosmetic Dermatology in Primary Care

Cosmetic Dermatology in Primary Care
by: Jenifer Hammond MD

What is Skin?
* A protective, yet permeable barrier for the human body
* Body’s largest organ
* Most essential source of sensory stimulation

Three layers of skin
* Epidermis
* Dermis
* Subcutaneous fat (hypodermis)

Facts of Aging Skin
Clinical Signs of Aging Skin
Clinical Signs of Photoaging Skin
FACTS about PhotoAging
Photodamaged Skin
What is the treatment for Photoaging Skin?
You Are What You Eat!
What is Good Skin Care?
Exfoliate
Microdermabrasion
Hydrate
Protect
Skin Cancer Facts 2007
Topical C
Prevage MD
UVB Protection
Sun Protection Tips
UVA protection “What’s New”
Sunscreen
Retinoids
Rejuvenation Procedures
Peels
What are Chemical Peels?
Types of Peels
Glycolic Acid (AHA)
Jessnar’s Peel
TCA Peel
Facial Fillers
Collagen
Collagen Lip Augmentation
Hyaluronic Acids
Juvederm
Radiesse
Marionette before After 3 months
Nasolabial before After 3 months
Cheeks before After 3 months
Sculptra
Before Sculptra
Sculptra after 3 treatments
Lasers
IPL Photo-Facial
IPL with Levulan Therapy
Laser Hair Removal
“What’s New”
Ablative & Non-Ablative Skin Resurfacing
Mechanism of Light-induced Skin Rejuvenation
Light absorption by tissue water
Inflammatory response
Release of inflammatory mediators into dermal interstitium
Aesthetica Cosmetic & Laser Center
Non-ablative tissue tightening

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