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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function ... Tests (PFTs) - ... Interpretation Algorithm ... Hypertension, Anemia ... #Pulmonary #FunctionTests
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
1) Clinical ... Alzheimer - 1st cause ... - Progressive amnesia ... impaired executive functions ... Dementia - 2nd cause
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... of pregnancy, critical ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... endocrinology #TFTs
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
fatigue despite clinical ... , Anemia • Prevalence ... Crohn's > UC Anemia ... and/or stress • Pts ... /other causes •
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
a drop in your pts ... the Journal of Clinical ... phlebotomy/ blood work ... reasoning during clinical ... prolonged rest can cause
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... the presence of anemia ... including liver function ... tests (LFTs) and ... ANA and RF (if clinical
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Prevalence: 1-2 cases ... and pernicious anemia ... Clinical Manifestations ... positive in 2/3 of pts ... antibody that works