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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
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
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
initially requires an ... bronchodilator test ... 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
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia - 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency - Signs and Symptoms
 • Brain: Androgenization effects, Glucocorticoid effects,
Reproductive: Gonadal hypofunction ... hypermobility (CAH-X ... ), Hernias (CAH-X ... ), Myopathy (CAH-X ... NEJMra1909786 #CAH
Medications associated with neuroleptic malignant syndrome

First-generation and second-generation antipsychotics are dopamine receptor antagonists, which produce a
of dopaminergic hypofunction ... NMS can occur after ... single dose of an
COVID-19 PCR and Serology Testing - Timeline
 • Nucleic Acid Test - Most reliable and can
• Nucleic Acid Test ... Most reliable and can ... days • Antibody Test ... - Can be used after ... 10 days Both tests
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
The following graph was prepared based on the latest information on Testing for the Diagnosis of
bother doing any tests ... There are NO tests ... HIV-1 RNA PCR can ... load may drop to an ... This can be detected
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Sudden, severe, can ... or months but can ... Nystagmus: Varies • Can ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm