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Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm and Causes

Increased red cell production: 
 • Increased Reticulocytosis/polychromasia 
 • Erythroid
Hemolysis - Diagnostic ... Algorithm and Causes ... Hemolysis #Hemolytic #Anemia ... #Causes #Workup ... GrepMed Recommended Text
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
and Workup History ... K), H. pylori test ... thyroid function test ... changes), high MCV anemia ... #Causes #Workup
Causes of Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polyuria - Urine Output > 3L/day, Increased Urine Volume (>2ml/min)
Osmotic
Causes of Polyuria ... Water Deprivation Test ... Water Deprivation Test ... #Polyuria #Nephrology ... #Algorithm #Causes
Disseminated Gonococcal Infection - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Bacteremic spread of the Gram-negative diplococci Neisseria gonorrhoeae. History
Laboratory Diagnosis ... the preferred test ... typically part of the workup ... • Test all patients ... knees, wrists, ankles
Strabismus - Ocular Misalignment - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Phoria:
 • Latent deviation
 • Symmetrical corneal light reflex,
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Phoria ... Negative cover test ... Non-paretic - Comitant Angle ... #Algorithm #Causes
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... stimulation to all ... Reflexes: • Deep tendon ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #comatose #diagnosis
Posterior Knee Dislocation Injury
Specifically, POSTERIOR KNEE DISLOCATIONS can have significant associated injury that needs unique approach
unique approach and workup ... DISLOCATION: ~25% cases ... nerve injury (25%) TEST ... WORK UP: obtain ... -->>>> LINK TO ACL
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
, swollen, and tender ... The angle increases ... include diabetes, anemia ... Abnormal #Pathology #Diagnosis ... GrepMed Recommended Text
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
prolonged bed rest ... phlebotomy/ blood work ... conclusion, prolonged rest ... of unnecessary diagnostic ... #differential #diagnosis
Erythema Nodosum Overview

Definition: 
 • EN is an inflammatory condition characterized by tender, red nodules, typically
characterized by tender ... especially in the ankles ... Diagnostic Approach ... Laboratory Tests ... Tuberculin skin test