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Pivot-Shift Test in ACL-deficient Knee

This patient has pathologic varus alignment across the knee and a chronic
Pivot-Shift Test ... #Pivot #Shift #PivotShift ... #test #ACL #Knee ... PhysicalExam #Sports #Ortho
Normal (Negative) Pivot-Shift Test for ACL Knee Injury

Andrew Dold, MD @dr.dold.md

#Pivot #Shift #PivotShift #test #ACL #Knee
Negative) Pivot-Shift Test ... #Pivot #Shift #PivotShift ... #test #ACL #Knee ... PhysicalExam #Sports #Ortho
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
- CCP antibody testing ... CRP Level: • A ... myositis • Thyroid testing ... and C serology testing ... workup #diagnosis #testing
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Cancer Screening Tests ... Stool/blood-based tests ... CAllamneni via Emory Gastroenterology ... table #management #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing
Antenatal Visits - Testing and Schedule
At Every Visit:	
 • Gestational Age	
 • BP
 • Maternal Weight
Antenatal Visits - Testing ... Blood Work 1: • CBC ... Glucose Tolerance Testing ... Glucose Challenge Test ... Glucose Tolerance Test
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Additional laboratory tests ... chronic kidney tests ... Test for celiac ... Non-invasive testing ... workup #diagnosis #gastroenterology
What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 • Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
Fecal Occult Blood Testing ... immunochemical test ... indications other than CRC ... to unnecessary testing ... #OccultBlood #Testing
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
strategy with minimal testing ... cultures, but test ... allergy/ sensitivity testing ... lactoferrin + CRP ... Balloon Expulsion Test
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
production • CRH ... deficiency of CRH ... administration of CRH ... disorder, the CRH ... laboratory #diagnosis #testing
Pulmonary Renal Syndrome

Definition: Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage + Glomerulonephritis
Presentation (Pulmonary and renal manifestations can occur weeks apart):
Investigations • Labs: CBC ... , cr, ESR, CRP ... Disease-specific testing ... , biopsy By Tess