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Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Hypernatremia Differential ... Workup Step #1 ... & desmopressin test ... Hypernatremia #Management ... #nephrology #insipidus
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
varying degrees of: 1. ... Hyperreflexia develops later ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #differential
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... Comatose Patient 1. ... painful stimuli: 1. ... If ok with ICU team ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
primary lesions - differential ... General Measures 1. ... Keep fingernails short ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm ... #Nephrology #CKD
Relapsing Polychondritis

What is it?
Recurrent inflammation of the cartilage in the body (Autoimmune disorder)

Who?
• Most frequently: 40
: • Recurrent bilateral ... polychondritis usually spares ... Diagnosis: • Clinical tests ... Anti-Matrilin-1 ... rheumatology #diagnosis #management