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Algorithm for selection of the young potential living kidney donor candidate. ∗APOL1 genetic testing is recommended
Algorithm for selection ... ∗APOL1 genetic testing ... #Diagnosis #Nephrology ... Criteria #Evaluation #Algorithm
Early detection of prostate cancer with PSA testing and a digital rectal exam - Patient Visual
Early detection ... cancer with PSA testing ... #PatientInfo #Diagnosis ... ProstateCancer #PSA #DRE
Syphilis Serologic Testing - Treponemal and Non-Treponemal Testing Algorithms
Treponemal Testing:
 • Confirmatory or Screening - Detection
Syphilis Serologic Testing ... Non-Treponemal Testing ... Algorithms Treponemal ... or Screening - Detection ... #diagnosis #Treponemal
Priapism: Pathogenesis

 - Post-cavernosal venous occlusion -> Post-cavernosal venous drainage is mechanically obstructed e.g. sickle cell
Post-cavernosal venules are ... detumescence (erection-ending ... Priapism Prolonged erection ... lasting more than ... Pathophysiology #Urology #Diagnosis
Causes of Approach to Altered Level of Consciousness - Workup
Clinical Exam - Focal
 • Trauma
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Causes of Approach ... • See Imaging Section ... #ALOC #Workup #diagnosis ... #workup #algorithm ... #Causes
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Algorithm INDICATIONS ... for secondary causes ... eosinophilia (common causes ... are asthma, allergy ... #Differential #diagnosis
Hypereosinophilia Different Diagnosis and Workup
Secondary causes are broad so start with a med review, the most
Workup Secondary causes ... are broad so start ... the most common cause ... the US inpatient setting ... #Workup #algorithm
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Causes of Post-Partum ... Algorithm Blood ... post Caesarean section ... . heparin) • Pre-existing ... #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Growth Discrepancy: Large for Gestational Age - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Maternal Factors:
 • Multiparity
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Causes of Growth ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Maternal ... • Caesarean section ... #Algorithm #Causes
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Algorithm - Evaluation ... unclear (often the case ... then go to stim testing ... intravenous (IV) injection ... #Algorithm #ACTH