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MOVE STUPID - Mnemonic for Altered Mental Status (Delirium)
 - Metabolic (hypercalcemia, hyponatremia)
 - Oxygen (hypoxia)
- Metabolic (hypercalcemia ... Vascular (MI, Bleed, CVA ... MentalStatus #AMS #encephalopathy ... #differential #
Causes of Hypercalcemia due to increased Vitamin D levels
 • The BIG 3:
Causes of Hypercalcemia ... granuloma, BCG-associated ... hepatitis, Paraffin-associated ... VitaminD #causes #differential ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Causes of Hypercalcemia
Parathyroid hormone–dependent
Primary hyperparathyroidism
Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia
Lithium-associated
Tertiary hyperparathyroidism
Genetic disorders (e.g., multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 or
Causes of Hypercalcemia ... hypocalciuric hypercalcemia ... Lithium-associated ... #Causes #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Hypercalcemia Evaluation
1) Clinical clues
 - Is the patient symptomatic?
 - Family history?
 - Have you done
Hypercalcemia Evaluation ... check the urine Ca ... BrighamChiefs #Hypercalcemia ... #workup #differential ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Hypocalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Low and High PTH
LOW PTH - Hypoparathyroid
 - Congenital (Pediatric)
Hypocalcemia - Differential ... Pediatric) • Ca-S-R ... laxatives) #Hypocalcemia ... #Differential # ... Algorithm #PTH #endocrinology
Oncologic Emergencies - Differential Diagnosis Framework

HEMATOLOGIC ONCOLOGIC EMERGENCIES:
Hyperviscosity Syndrome:
 • Spontaneous bleeding
 • Shortness of breath
Emergencies - Differential ... viscosity > 4 cP • Associated ... Superior Vena Cava ... Hypercalcemia ... emergencies #oncology #differential
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
Heat Stroke - Differential ... Syncope / Exercise Associated ... CNS dysfunction (encephalopathy ... muscle function, Ataxia ... - Hyperkalemia
Treatment algorithm for malignancy-associated hypercalcemia.
Hypercalcemia
 - Renal Failure → Dialysis with low Ca++ bath
Aggressive IV hydration
for malignancy-associated ... hypercalcemia. ... Dialysis with low Ca ... #malignancy #associated ... algorithm #management #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Thyrotoxicosis associated ... Metastatic Follicular CA ... ↑ T3 - Mild hypercalcemia ... causes #diagnosis #differential ... #endocrinology
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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in HIV / AIDS - Differential ... Principles of HIV-Associated ... monoparesis), limb ataxia ... , gait ataxia, and ... • VZV • HIV encephalopathy