Epilepsy

Treatment for idiopathic inflammatory myopathies

First line:

Corticosteroid

PT/OT

Second line:

MTX

Azathioprine

IVIG

cyclophosphamide

cyclosporine

6-MP

IBM poorly responds to immunosuppressive agents

Treatment of SLE

First line treatment:

Hydroxychloroquine

Mild SLE: low dose steroid

Aggressive SLE: moderate dose steroid

Severe SLE: high dose steroid, combine with either cyclophosphamide, mycophenolate mofetil, or azathioprine

Hydroxychloroquine: continue indefinitely

Switch from cyclophosphamide to mycophenolate mofetil, or azathioprine in 3 to 6 mo

c. diff infection risk factors and treatment for recurrent CDI

From Mayo Clinic Proceedings

Important Antibodies

Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy

Subcutaneous Calcinosis

From: http://www.documentingreality.com/forum/f149/calcinosis-cutis-96481/

Start my board prep with Rheumatology

In my in training exams, Rheumatology has always been a weakest link. It's about 9 months ahead for the internal medicine board exam. Why don't I start with Rheumatology? Then, maybe dermatology.

I'm gonna rely on MKSAP 15 or 16. At some point, may also quickly review Medstudy. If anyone has better resources, please don't hesitate to share with me.