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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
REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm 

Propranolol 
Esmolol 
Propylthiouracil (PTU) 
Methimazole 
Saturated Solution of Potassium
REBEL Review 71: Treatment ... Propylthiouracil (PTU ... table #management #treatment
Histoplasmosis - Histoplasma capsulatum 
Found in Spelunkers. Caves. Bat and Bird droppings
Distribution: Mississippi and Ohio River
Primary infection: Flu-like ... infection: TB-like Treatment
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
: - ↓ TSH, ↑ FT4 ... ↑ AST/ALT • Treatment ... tenderness Treatment ... Methimazole and PTU
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
Topical Medications Quantities - FINGERTIP UNIT (FTU) 

How do we know how much cream a patient
FINGERTIP UNIT (FTU ... FingertipUnit #FTU
What is the difference between Influenza (Flu) and COVID-19?
Both COVID-19 and flu can have varying degrees
between Influenza (Flu ... Both COVID-19 and flu ... that COVID-19 and flu ... adults Differences: Flu ... Flu viruses can
Pathogens in Pneumonia

Here is a quick review of the pathogens causing pneumonia (useful for enumerating differentials
Concomitant flu, ... smoking, concomitant flu ... aureus (Concomitant Flu
Causes of Failure to Thrive
 - Inadequate intake 
 - Inadequate retention 
 - Malabsorption
FailureToThrive #FTT