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Early detection of prostate cancer with PSA testing and a digital rectal exam - Patient Visual
Early detection ... cancer with PSA testing ... #PrimaryCare #Screening ... 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 of antibodies
The most common HIV tests used are based on the detection of three biological markers of
HIV tests used are ... based on the detection ... amplification testing ... #Windows #Screening ... #Antibody #Detection
Priapism: Pathogenesis

 - Post-cavernosal venous occlusion -> Post-cavernosal venous drainage is mechanically obstructed e.g. sickle cell
mechanically obstructed e.g ... Post-cavernosal venules are ... detumescence (erection-ending ... Priapism Prolonged erection ... lasting more than
PDE5 inhibitors are usually the drugs of first choice for erectile dysfunction.

PDE5 inhibitors enhance an erection that is
PDE5 inhibitors are ... inhibitors enhance an erection ... with caution - e.g ... #pharmacology #comparison
The following graph was prepared based on the latest information on Testing for the Diagnosis of
information on Testing ... If you are within ... InfectiousDiseases #HIVAIDS #Testing ... #Windows #Screening ... #Antibody #Detection
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Causes of Post-Partum ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... post Caesarean section ... . heparin) • Pre-existing ... #Causes #Obstetrics
Evaluation of Leukocytosis:
The term 'leukocyte' applies to any cells within the myeloblast, monoblast, & lymphoid lineages.
Include
(e.g., C difficile ... sepsis, organ rejection ... sepsis, organ rejection ... Improves after treating ... the underlying cause
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... recommended for routine screening ... and specific for detection ... common causes of ... #glomerular #testing
USMLE Epidemiology and Biostatistics Summary
Meta-Analysis: pools data from several studies (greater power), limited by quality/bias of
Sensitivity (rule out – screening ... negative tests are ... probability of getting ... increase power) Selection ... Lead-time bias: early detection