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Algorithm for the diagnosis of chronic diarrhea.
It is usually impractical to test and treat the many
Algorithm for the ... impractical to test ... possible causes ... and treating to ... pick specific tests
Knee Examination
Right Knee - Examination maneuvers include the Lachman (ACL), anterior drawer (ACL), Lateral pivot shift,
pivot shift, Apley compression ... meniscal integrity) and ... meniscal integrity) tests ... McMurray #Drawer #Test ... #msk
Spurling's Test for Cervical Nerve Root Compression

With the neck in slight extension, ipsilateral flexion and rotation,
Spurling's Test ... ipsilateral flexion and ... The test is positive ... #Spurlings #Test ... #physicalexam #msk
Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Syncope Diagnostic Testing ... and Evaluation: ... Cost - Cost per test ... Cardiac stress test ... diagnosis #workup #testing
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Algorithm INDICATIONS ... FOR TESTING: • ... dexamethasone suppression test ... between 11 pm and ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm
Apley Compression Test on Knee Examination

With the patient prone, the knee being tested is flexed to
Apley Compression ... applies an axial compression ... applying internal and ... PT_yuu_mizu628 #Apley #Compression ... #orthopedics #msk
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Evaluation of ... unclear (often the case ... then go to stim testing ... Standard Stim test
Newer Syphilis Reverse Algorithm 

The advent of newer, faster 
treponemal antibody tests have 
allowed high-throughput of
Syphilis Reverse Algorithm ... first step in the algorithm ... of inflammation caused ... Syphilis #Reverse #Algorithm ... #Testing #Diagnosis
Vascular Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
 - Constant Pain (Ischemia)
 - Acute Onset
 -
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Atherosclerosis) Compression ... Any structure compressing ... Vascular #JointPain #MSK ... #Orthopedics #Causes
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Gastrointestinal Evaluation ... Test for celiac ... Recommended in men and ... Non-invasive testing ... Gastrointestinal #Evaluation