7 results
Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated FSH
 • Premature Ovarian Failure
 • Menopa use
 • Spontaneous
Bleed With
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Congenital GnRH Deficiency ... Challenge • Functional ... • Weight Loss, Eating ... endocrinology #causes
Causes of Primary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No onset of menarche by age 16 with secondary
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypothalamic: • Functional ... (e.g. eating disorder ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #OBGyn
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
Whipple, vitamin deficiency ... , ... laboratory ... Alzheimer - 1st cause ... impaired executive functions ... Workup #Diagnosis #Geriatrics
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
Chronic inflammation causes ... Most Common Causes ... ) • Pulmonary function ... Bronchoscopy Laboratory ... α1-antitrypsin deficiency
Pragmatic diagnostic algorithm for hypokalemia. 
***Typical presentations: 
 • Vomiting: urine Na/Cl > 1.6, low urine
Pragmatic diagnostic algorithm ... confirmed via genetic testing ... continued in most cases ... ; interpretation ... dependent upon local laboratory
Delayed Fracture Healing - Non-Union - Malunion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Inflammation (Hours-Days) -> Soft Callus (Days-Weeks)
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Ca2 / Vitamin D deficiency ... normal axis Non Functional ... Misalignment before casting ... #Orthopedics #Causes
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
the integrated function ... diabetic, B12 deficiency ... weakness, muscle wasting ... fear of falling, functional ... Differential #Evaluation #Geriatrics