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Algorithm for the diagnosis of chronic diarrhea.
It is usually impractical to test and treat the many
Algorithm for the ... impractical to test ... many possible causes ... pick specific tests ... Chronic #Diarrhea #Algorithm
Newer Syphilis Reverse Algorithm 

The advent of newer, faster 
treponemal antibody tests have 
allowed high-throughput of
Syphilis Reverse Algorithm ... first step in the algorithm ... trep antibody) Reflex ... of inflammation caused ... #Testing #Diagnosis
Pronator Drift (Pyramidal Drift) on Physical Exam

Testing showed pronator drift on the left side in this
Pronator Drift (Pyramidal ... Physical Exam Testing ... the 50-second test ... Pronator #Drift #Pyramidal
Plantar Reflex (Babinski) Equivalents
Plantar toe reflex - Babinski - Move an object along the lateral aspect
Plantar Reflex ( ... Shin-toe reflex ... Calf-toe reflex ... #Alternatives #Tests ... #pyramidal
Normal (Negative) Babinski / Plantar Reflex

The plantar reflex is a reflex elicited when the sole of
Babinski / Plantar Reflex ... The plantar reflex ... is a reflex elicited ... causes a downward ... PhysicalExam #pyramidal
Reflex Testing - Causes of Hyporeflexia and Hyperreflexia
Focal Hyporeflexia: 
 • Radiculopathy, Mononeuropathy, Polyneuropathy, Acute stroke,
Reflex Testing - ... Causes of Hyporeflexia ... Deep coma (any cause ... Hyperreflexia #Testing ... #Causes #differential
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Test downward eye ... Test if patient ... document response (tests ... asymmetry Extra Tests ... Casey Albin MD @
Hematuria Workup and Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Confirm hematuria → Urinalysis >3 RBCs/HPF, exclude mimics, repeat testing
and Diagnosis Algorithm ... mimics, repeat testing ... → Refer to Nephrology ... cystoscopy • Refer ... Nephrology if cause
Syphilis Diagnostic Algorithm
 • Syphilis (TP) EIA
 • RPR
 • A different treponemal specific test (TPPA)

ID
Syphilis Diagnostic Algorithm ... treponemal specific test ... Syphilis #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Testing #laboratory
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Cushing Syndrome Testing ... Algorithm INDICATIONS ... FOR TESTING: • ... dexamethasone suppression test ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm