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Algorithm for the diagnosis of chronic diarrhea.
It is usually impractical to test and treat the many
Algorithm for the ... impractical to test ... many possible causes ... should determine if ... pick specific tests
Hematuria Workup and Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Confirm hematuria → Urinalysis >3 RBCs/HPF, exclude mimics, repeat testing
and Diagnosis Algorithm ... Urinalysis >3 RBCs/HPF ... mimics, repeat testing ... if cause not identified ... Hematuria #Diagnosis #Algorithm
COVID-19 PCR and Serology Testing - Timeline
 • Nucleic Acid Test - Most reliable and can
COVID-19 PCR and Serology ... Testing - Timeline ... • Nucleic Acid Test ... #COVID19 #PCR #Serology ... antibody #antibodies #testing
The HINTS Exam - Differentiating Central vs Peripheral Vertigo

Head Impulse Test
Nystagmus
Test of Skew

Animation by Dr. Y.
Head Impulse Test ... Nystagmus Test ... #PhysicalExam #Testing ... Central #Peripheral #Neurology
Newer Syphilis Reverse Algorithm 

The advent of newer, faster 
treponemal antibody tests have 
allowed high-throughput of
Syphilis Reverse Algorithm ... first step in the algorithm ... of inflammation caused ... If (+) for new ... #Testing #Diagnosis
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Varies • No neurologic ... with vascular causes ... positional episodes caused ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm
Diagnosis and Management of Hypernatremia

#Hypernatremia #Differential #Algorithm #Causes #Nephrology #Diagnosis

** GrepMed Recommended Text: Nephrology Secrets -
#Differential #Algorithm ... #Causes #Nephrology ... GrepMed Recommended Text ... : Nephrology Secrets
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
The head impulse test ... with a peripheral cause ... with a central cause ... #PhysicalExam #Neurology ... #HeadImpulse #Testing
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
smear, HIV/HCV testing ... K), H. pylori test ... thyroid function test ... (CVID, WAS), (neurologic ... some patients if
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Additional laboratory tests ... chronic kidney tests ... Test for celiac ... serology is positive ... Non-invasive testing