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The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
The algorithm below ... shows how pre-test ... acyclovir in these cases ... HSV PCR would cause ... is proposed: #Management
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
deficiency, ... laboratory ... tests + imaging ... Alzheimer - 1st cause ... Dementia - 2nd cause ... Differential #Subtypes #Classification
Our approach to the diagnosis and initial management of patients with suspected HIT. Our approach is
diagnosis and initial management ... results of HIT laboratory ... tests, which are ... #Diagnosis #Management ... Thrombocytopenia #Algorithm
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup and Management ... Algorithm in Transplant ... Breath test for ... Empiric therapy ... #Algorithm #Transplant
Post-abortion Hemorrhage Management Algorithm
Cervical laceration
 → Direct pressure, silver nitrate for small laceration
 → Repair with
Post-abortion Hemorrhage Management ... Algorithm Cervical ... atony or unsure of cause ... Repair Clinical or laboratory ... #Algorithm #obstetrics
Whipple Disease (Tropheryma whipplei) - Diagnosis and Management 

Caused by: Tropheryma whipplei

Symptoms and Signs:
1. Migratory poly/oligoarthralgia
Diagnosis and Management ... Caused by: ... positive T. whipplei test ... Disease #diagnosis #algorithm ... #management #criteria
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Diagnosis and Management ... rule out other causes ... TREATMENT Initiate empiric ... Encephalopathy #Grading #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Management
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Lifestyle ... • Secondary Causes ... #algorithm #DM2 ... #DMII #Classification
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Causes of Lactate ... The most common causes ... - assess other laboratory ... or diagnostic tests ... #typea #typeb #classification
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... initial screening test ... If other causes ... hemochromatosis #algorithm ... #diagnosis #management