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Newer Syphilis Reverse Algorithm 

The advent of newer, faster 
treponemal antibody tests have 
allowed high-throughput of
Syphilis Reverse Algorithm ... have allowed high-throughput ... first step in the algorithm ... Syphilis #Reverse #Algorithm ... #Testing #Diagnosis
Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm 4 tests ... after cross-arm test ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #MSK
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High ... T4/T3) - Diagnostic ... Algorithm Radioactive ... Check pregnancy test ... #Algorithm #Workup
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Algorithm - Evaluation ... Standard Stim test ... Measure ACTH: - High ... #Algorithm #ACTH ... #Stimulation #Test
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical features: 
 - Weight loss, anorexia, Weakness, fatigue, GI distress
 - Hypotension,
Insufficiency Diagnosis ... Algorithm Clinical ... Hyperpigmented skin (due to high ... cosyntropin stimulation test ... interact with stim test
Benign Adrenal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hyperplasia - Often Bilateral
 • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
 • ACTH
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Hyperplasia ... Dexamethasone Suppression Test ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Endocrinology
Commonly Used Diagnostic Tests for Celiac Disease

Tissue transglutaminase (tTG) IgA antibodies
 - Most reliable noninvasive test
Commonly Used Diagnostic ... Tests for Celiac ... - High sensitivity ... or HLA-DQ8 - High ... #Diagnosis #Workup
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Test 1: Baseline AM Cortisol 
 - Beware of major normal value
 -
Insufficiency Diagnosis ... Algorithm Test ... Falsely elevated in high ... OCPs, pregnancy) Test ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis
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Testing for the Diagnosis ... bother doing any tests ... There are NO tests ... has a high chance ... #Diagnosis #InfectiousDiseases
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Diagnosis Adrenal ... Insufficiency - Algorithm ... Step 1) Screening Test ... pituitary gland) - High ... Insufficiency #Algorithm