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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... with vascular causes ... positional episodes caused ... Positive Hallpike ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm
Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 • Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 • Pathogens:
Aspergillus - Other positives ... cut-offs defined in clinical ... in HM • False positives ... IV penicillin formulations ... abxs, but newer formulations
Enteral Feed Formula Selection Guide

A basic guide on how to choose which enteral feed formulations and
which enteral feed formulations ... depending on the clinical ... Wards Patients: - Formulation ... Diabetes: - Formulation ... Osmolar load can cause
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Colitis - Management Algorithm ... Nissle • VSL#3: ↑ clinical ... extended-release 5-ASA formulations ... suppository or foam formulations ... 5-ASA brands Algorithm
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm ... fatigue despite clinical ... IV FE formulations ... /other causes • ... modifications Algorithm
Causes of Pediatric Wheezing - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
CXR Abnormal:
 • Pulmonary Sequestration
 • Congenital Adenoid Cystic
Causes of Pediatric ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... : • Asthma* Positive ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Peds #
Causes of Proteinuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Persistent Proteinuria >150mg/d protein present on repeat testing including overnight
Causes of Proteinuria ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Glomerular Proteinuria (Positive ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan and Galactomannan Testing Sensitivity Specificity and False Positives
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan
 • Cell wall component of many fungi
Specificity and False Positives ... cut-offs defined in clinical ... IV penicillin formulations ... >90% (In most clinical ... abxs, but newer formulations
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Disease • Positive ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... endocrinology #causes
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
and Secondary Causes ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Positive family ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes