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A deeper dive into GPA – Jack Penner

The Clinical Problem Solvers

In this post we’ll dive deeper into our illness script for Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA). Let’s review the case: A 70-year-old man with COPD presented with subacute pleuritic chest pain and dyspnea. It’s important to remember that GPA is a systemic illness with a variety of manifestations across multiple organ systems.

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Episode 85: Virtual Morning Report unknown with Dr. Avital O’Glasser & CPSolvers, Jack and Reza – fever, joint pain & rash

The Clinical Problem Solvers

[link] Dr. Avital O’Glasser presents a clinical unknown on Virtual Morning Report to CPSolvers, Jack and Reza. Case Summary A 31-year-old man with no prior medical problems presented with subacute abdominal pain, recurrent fevers, and weight loss. She enjoys spending time with her husband, two young boys, and labradoodle Matilda.

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Lupus Emergencies in Children and Adolescents

PEMBlog

In pediatric patients, complications can evolve rapidly and carry significant morbidity and mortality. Below is a focused overview of key lupus-related emergencies, with attention to ED-relevant presentations, diagnostics, and treatment strategies. Differential includes infection, medication toxicity, and primary psychiatric illness.

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Reasoning during the COVID-19 pandemic

The Clinical Problem Solvers

An essential part of the diagnostic process involves creating a problem representation (PR) and then trying to match that PR to a specific illness script. But, this requires an adequate understanding of the syndrome and having well-defined illness scripts. Part of the problem is that we are still figuring out this illness.

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The Mycoplasma Comeback: Why This Atypical Pneumonia is Back – A PEMCurrents Podcast

PEMBlog

Well cover its clinical presentation, epidemiology, diagnostic approach, and management, including why standard beta-lactam antibiotics wont work. Learning Objectives Describe the clinical presentation, epidemiology, and complications of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections in pediatric patients, including its atypical manifestations.

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Parvo Podcast! Erythema Infectiosum, Fifth Disease, and more!

PEMBlog

Well break down the virology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, and complications of Parvovirus B19. Recognize key diagnostic features that help differentiate Parvovirus B19 from other viral exanthems and systemic illnesses. Another 50% will only have mild flu-like illness, and 25% remain completely asymptomatic.

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Navigating the Quademic: Clinical Differentiation of Influenza, RSV, COVID-19, and Norovirus in Pediatric Emergency Care

PEMBlog

The concurrent circulation of influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), COVID-19, and norovirus during peak viral seasons presents a diagnostic challenge in pediatric emergency settings. Common Complications : Otitis media : Diagnosis is supported by the presence of a bulging tympanic membrane with purulent effusion.

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