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Causes of False Elevation and Reduction in HbA1c

== False Elevation ==
Decreased RBC turnover 
• Iron, B-12,
False Elevation and ... Elevation == Decreased ... Asplenia Laboratory Interference ... Reduction == Increase ... #Decrease #Diagnosis
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

 • Paresthesia of 5th and medial half of 4th
awakening • Medial hand ... test • + Tinel sign ... Weak pinch • Decreased ... • + Froment's sign ... #symptoms #msk
Myelopathy - Injury to the entire spinal cord - Signs and Symptoms
 • Ataxia (early sign)
spinal cord - Signs ... and Symptoms ... are more rigid and ... ) • Hand paresthesias ... #symptoms #msk
Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

 • Negative feedback on hypothalamus/pituitary, Decreasing ACTH -> Decr Sex
: Pathogenesis and ... Factors (GF's) • Decrease ... Osteocytes • Increase ... Bone Resorption, Decreased ... pathophysiology #signs
Hypotension in Anesthesiology - Differential Diagnosis and Management 

Initial checklist: 
 - Verify BP (e.g. surgeon
Differential Diagnosis and ... Check other vital signs ... Inform surgeon (ask ... crystalloids) - Decrease ... anaesthetic - Increase
Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
Shock - Findings, Signs ... and Symptoms by ... - Cardiogenic (Decreased ... #CriticalCare #Sign
Kussmaul's Sign - Differential Diagnosis

Typically the JVP decreases with inspiration as the negative intrathoracic pressure "sucks
Typically the JVP decreases ... there is a lack of decrease ... or increase in ... impaired RV filling and ... tricuspid stenosis, and
Flexor Tenosynovitis (FTS)

The clinical diagnosis of FTS is made using Kanavel’s Signs:
 - Fusiform swelling.
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using Kanavel’s Signs ... Kanavels #Criteria #Sign ... #Hand #MSK #Diagnosis
Radiculopathy: Signs and Symptoms
 • Back/Neck Pain
 • Decr Range of motion
 • Abnormal posturing
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Radiculopathy: Signs ... and Symptoms ... proprioception and ... Radiculopathy #MSK ... #diagnosis #signs
SLU Mental Status Examination Tool
What does the SLU Mental Status Exam Test Do?
Q1-Q3: Attention, immediate recall,
orientation Q4 and ... Delayed recall with interference ... immediate recall with interference ... : Registration and ... Dementia #SLUMS #MSE