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Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
neuropsychological assessment ... (parkinsonian signs ... hyperorality, - 25% genetic ... #Differential # ... #Diagnosis #Geriatrics
Etiologies of Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis
GI losses / Insensible losses
Sodium Overload
Transcellular Movement of Water
Central Diabetes Insipidus
Hypernatremia - Differential ... Diagnosis GI losses ... - Various rare genetic ... #Diagnosis #Table ... #Causes
Weight Gain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased Intake
 • Dietary
 • Social/Behavioural
 • Iatrogenic
Decreased Expenditure
 • Sedentary
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Smoking Cessation Neurogenic ... /Genetic • Depression ... • Dementia Hypothalamic ... #Causes
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
syndrome - Genetic ... #Diagnosis #Low ... #Magnesium #Table ... Classification #Causes ... #Workup #hypomg
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... and Differential ... Diagnosis Approach ... renal bruit or signs ... #causes #Differential
Uncommon Causes of Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema (NCPE) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema:
 • Accumulation
Edema (NCPE) - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... • Other common assessment ... and diffuse Neurogenic ... diagnosis #NCPE
Upper Lobe Lung Diseases - STAR CHASERS Mnemonic

S - Silicosis
T - Tuberculosis
A - Ankylosing Spondylitis
R -
pulmonary apices caused ... Silicosis - Coal worker ... regurgitation - Neurogenic ... lung #diseases #differential ... #diagnosis #mnemonic
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
The assessment of ... Signs of congestion ... the determined cause ... #diagnosis #differential ... cardiology #treatment #table
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... paediatrician or geneticist ... always needs urgent assessment ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Diagnosis