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Algorithmic Approach to Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Management Framework

Central Hypothyroidism (Secondary or tertiary) ↓TSH, ↓FT4
tertiary) ↓TSH, ↓FT4 ... Hypothyroidism ↑TSH, ↓FT4 ... Hypothyroidism ↑TSH, ↔FT4 ... syndrome ↔TSH, ↓FT3 ... /↓FT4 • Treat
Evaluation of Secondary Hypertension
 • Primary aldosteronism - PRA, PAC
 • Renal artery stenosis - Renal
Hypothyroidism - TSH, T3, fT4 ... Hyperthyroidism - TSH, fT4
Flexor Tenosynovitis (FTS)

The clinical diagnosis of FTS is made using Kanavel’s Signs:
 - Fusiform swelling.
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Tenosynovitis (FTS ... clinical diagnosis of FTS
Causes of Failure to Thrive
 - Inadequate intake 
 - Inadequate retention 
 - Malabsorption
FailureToThrive #FTT
HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
1) Available Agents (one pill daily): TDF-FTC, TAF-FTC
2) Who? Adolescents and adults >
pill daily): TDF-FTC ... , TAF-FTC 2) Who
Differential Diagnosis for Failure to Thrive #Diagnosis #EM #Peds #PrimaryCare #FailureToThrive #FTT #Failure #Thrive #Differential #Algorithm
FailureToThrive #FTT
Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs) and Interpretation

 • TSH, Free T4, Free T3
 • T3 Uptake
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Thyroxine Index (FTI
Topical Medications Quantities - FINGERTIP UNIT (FTU) 

How do we know how much cream a patient
FINGERTIP UNIT (FTU ... the supply to fit ... FingertipUnit #FTU
Fantastic handout on anticoagulation by Dr. Jessie Donato, superstar medical educator and hospitalist at ⁦@ClevelandClinic⁩ ⁦@CCF_IMCHIEFS⁩

#Anticoagulation
#HeparinDrip #gtt ... #Algorithm #PTT
Syphilis Serologic Testing - Treponemal and Non-Treponemal Testing Algorithms
Treponemal Testing:
 • Confirmatory or Screening - Detection
High Cost • FTA-ABS