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Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Syndrome Testing Algorithm ... dexamethasone suppression test ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm ... endocrinology #Adrenal #Hyperfunction
Newer Syphilis Reverse Algorithm 

The advent of newer, faster 
treponemal antibody tests have 
allowed high-throughput of
Syphilis Reverse Algorithm ... specific trep. tests ... first step in the algorithm ... (TPPA) can be performed ... Syphilis #Reverse #Algorithm
Ice-pack Test for Myasthenia Gravis - Likelihood Ratio (LR) +24 / -0.16
Ice pack's can be used
Ice-pack Test for ... 0.16 Ice pack's can ... effectively increasing ACh ... BostonChiefs #Icepack #Test ... Myasthenia #Gravis #physicalexam
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia - 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency - Signs and Symptoms
 • Brain: Androgenization effects, Glucocorticoid effects,
Reproductive: Gonadal hypofunction ... subfertility, Adrenal rest ... ), Hernias (CAH-X ... ), Myopathy (CAH-X ... NEJMra1909786 #CAH
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
bronchodilator test ... required, specific tests ... and sensitivity tests ... pneumoallergens, can ... #Differences #Algorithm
Positive Seidel test on fluorescein stain exam

Globe rupture can be identified by a positive Seidel test
Positive Seidel test ... Globe rupture can ... positive Seidel test ... CT can also help ... Ophthalmology #PhysicalExam
Algorithm for the diagnosis of chronic diarrhea.
It is usually impractical to test and treat the many
Algorithm for the ... impractical to test ... if the diarrhea can ... pick specific tests ... Chronic #Diarrhea #Algorithm
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Positive Hallpike test ... or supine roll test ... Positive head impulse test ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm
Valgus Stress Test in MCL Injury

In this video you can have a great visual of a
Valgus Stress Test ... this video you can ... valgus stress test ... Clinical #Video #PhysicalExam
Romberg's Test for Proprioception
History: First described in the 19th century in patients with tabes dorsalis (later
Romberg's Test for ... Meaning: Positive test ... closed Positive test ... disease: standing can ... proprioception #physicalexam