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A lazy man's classification of hyponatremia
There are two possible approaches to the diagnosis of hyponatremia: .
the classical method ... the "lazy man's method ... the classical method ... it requires for him ... cerebral salt wasting
Antenatal Visits - Testing and Schedule
At Every Visit:	
 • Gestational Age	
 • BP
 • Maternal Weight
Antenatal Visits - Testing ... Protein Blood Work ... • HepB • HIV ... Well-being GBS Testing ... Antenatal #Visits #Testing
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
impulse test (HIT ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #HeadImpulse #Testing ... #HIT #HINTS
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Diagnosis and Workup ... Risks factor for HIV ... peripheral blood smear, HIV ... /HCV testing - ... Diagnosis #Causes #Workup
Disseminated Gonococcal Infection - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Bacteremic spread of the Gram-negative diplococci Neisseria gonorrhoeae. History
susceptibility testing ... • Laboratory testing ... typically part of the workup ... all patients for HIV
Clinic, Home, and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurements - Strengths and Weaknesses
(via https://twitter.com/JACCJournals/status/1088104323354185730 )

Clinic Measurements:
• BP measured
measured in a medical setting ... should be seated, resting ... outcomes • Only method ... seated at home, resting ... BP measured at work
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Acute Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Are the following present?
   1.
Ova and parasite testing ... HIV infection or ... management #algorithm #workup
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... antibody, and HIV ... risk factors for HIV ... #glomerular #testing ... #workup #diagnosis
Parkinson's Disease Tremor
The tremor of Parkinson's disease is characteristic. It is called resting tremor, that is,
It is called resting ... standing with his ... #Parkinsonian #resting ... Hands #Neurology #PhysicalExam
Abnormal pulsation in the neck in the setting of Aortic Coarctation

10 yo male,  his father
the neck in the setting ... 10 yo male, his ... Neck #Pulsation #PhysicalExam