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Pathyophysiology - hyperglycemic crises in patients with diabetes 
Key signs/symptoms of HHS/DKA:
Both: Polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss,
hyperglycemic crises ... symptoms of HHS/DKA ... , hypotension) DKA ... seizure) #Pathophys #EM ... #IM #Endo #DKA
Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis of Macroscopic Hematuria
Important Historical Elements:
- Painless: suggests malignancy
- Painful: suggests calculi/infection
- Urinalysis:
Algorithm and Differential ... RBC’s, RBC/WBC casts ... tract), terminal (bladder ... prostatic) #Diagnosis #EM ... #IM #Urology #Hematuria
Causes of Hypocalcemia #Diagnosis #EM #IM #Endo #Hypocalcemia #Differential #Algorithm #PTH #Drugs #Ddxof
Causes of Hypocalcemia ... #Diagnosis #EM ... #IM #Endo #Hypocalcemia ... #Differential #Algorithm
A blood test and/or 24 hour urine collection for the breakdown product of adrenaline & noradrenaline
In certain cases ... such as MIBG or PET ... #Diagnosis #IM # ... Endo #Surgery #Pheochromocytoma ... Pheo #Diagnosis #Algorithm