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Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... evaluation of macrocytic ... by ordering a peripheral ... #Homocysteine #Algorithm ... #Workup #AAFP
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm ... 95 (or 100) is macrocytic ... immature RBCs) in peripheral ... (EPO), iron or B12 ... #Macrocytic
Algorithm for evaluation of a patient with a peripheral neuropathy. (ECG = electrocardiogram; EMG/NCS = electron
Algorithm for evaluation ... patient with a peripheral ... neuropathy. ... #Diagnosis #Peripheral ... #Neuropathy #Algorithm
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Algorithm showing a stepwise approach to the assessment and investigation of a possible neuropathy. CIDP, chronic
Algorithm showing ... of a possible neuropathy ... HNPP, hereditary neuropathy ... #Peripheral #Algorithm ... #Evaluation #Differential
Micronutrient Deficiencies After Gastric Bypass
Fat-Soluble Vitamins:
 • Vitamin A - Night/complete blindness, xeropthalmia (pathologic dryness of
cardiomyopathy) • Folate - Macrocytic ... anemia • Vitamin B12 ... - Macrocytic anemia ... muscle weakness, peripheral ... sensory neuropathy
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
: • Worsening macrocytic ... cognitive slowing, neuropathy ... total body stores Evaluation ... findings, HSM, LN, peripheral ... neuropathy • Labs
Approach to the evaluation of the swollen red eyelid.
Am Fam Physician. 2015 Jul 15;92(2):106-112.

#Diagnosis #Management #Ophthalmology
Approach to the evaluation ... Jul 15;92(2):106-112 ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #AAFP
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Hematology Algorithms 

Anemia is described as a reduction in the proportion of the red blood cells.
Hematology Algorithms ... MCV 80-100 fl) & macrocytic ... decrease in all three peripheral ... hemoglobin of less than 12 ... disorders or a peripheral
Lidocaine 5% Patch (Lidoderm) 
Medicare Covered Indications 
1. Post-herpetic neuralgia pain 
2. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy 
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Diabetic peripheral ... neuropathy 3. ... only be worn for 12 ... on, followed by 12 ... else getting into contact
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Evaluation of Recurrent ... Examples: - Peripheral ... neuropathy (e.g ... ., diabetic, B12 ... #Differential #Evaluation