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Algorithm for selection of the young potential living kidney donor candidate. ∗APOL1 genetic testing is recommended
∗APOL1 genetic testing ... #Diagnosis #Nephrology ... Candidate #LRRT #LURT #Criteria
Hypophosphatemia Diagnostic Algorithm
- GI Losses
- Redistribution
- 1° HPT
- 1° Renal PO4 wasting: Hereditary, TIO, Fanconi Syndrome,
Hypophosphatemia Diagnostic ... - 1° Renal PO4 wasting ... Hypophosphatemia #phosphorus #low ... #diagnosis #Algorithm ... #differential #nephrology
Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Utilizing Uric Acid 
ADH promotes Urea/uric acid excretion along with water
Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis ... Uric Acid - Low ... Acid → renal salt wasting ... #Algorithm #nephrology ... #sodium #low #uricacid
Migraine without Aura
Diagnostic Criteria (ICHD-3):
A) At least 5 attacks fulfilling criteria B-D:
B) Headache attacks lasting 4-72
without Aura Diagnostic ... Criteria (ICHD- ... attacks fulfilling criteria ... Headache attacks lasting ... #criteria #neurology
Volume Based Approach to Hyponatremia
Hypovolemic, Serum uric acid >4
 • Urine Na <20: Extra-renal losses
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Cerebral salt wasting ... Hypothyroidism, Low ... Hyponatremia #algorithm #diagnosis ... #sodium #low #nephrology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis ... strategy with minimal testing ... Rome IV Criteria ... /o red flags - Low ... allergy/ sensitivity testing
Modified Hyponatremia Algorithm
Hypertonic Hyponatremia: Hyperglycemia, Mannitol, Urologic irrigants
Hypotonic Hyponatremia: 
 • ADH ON (UOsm > 100):
Cerebral salt wasting ... Primary polydipsia, Low ... Hyponatremia #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #sodium #nephrology
Hepatorenal Syndrome Diagnosis
 • ↑ in serum Cr of ≥ 0.3mg/dL above baseline
Hepatorenal Syndrome Diagnosis ... type 2 HRS) • Low ... Hepatorenal #Syndrome #diagnosis ... #HRS #nephrology ... #criteria #types
Diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis - Physical Exam Maneuvers
 • Sustained lateral gaze for seconds to elicit
Diagnosis of Myasthenia ... droop (Hering's law ... ) • Testing eyelid ... vital capacity • Testing ... #neurology
NINDS Diagnostic Criteria for Guillain Barre Syndrome 
Features Required for Guillain-Barré Syndrome:
 • Progressive muscle weakness
NINDS Diagnostic ... Criteria for Guillain ... protein Features Casting ... Doubt on Diagnosis ... #criteria #neurology