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Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial ... testing for patients ... expensive Serum ... #workup #diagnosis ... #nephritic #nephrology
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial ... testing for patients ... glomerular #disease #workup ... #testing #nephrology ... #nephrotic #nephritis
Primary Polydipsia
Definition: Excessive volitional water intake
Epidemiology:
 • 6-20% of patients with psychiatric disorders - Most commonly
intoxication Initial ... Workup: Serum Osm ... Sodium, Urine Sodium ... Polydipsia #diagnosis #management ... #nephrology
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Diagnosis and Management ... disorders • Testing ... antibody that works ... Treatment: • Initial ... others (botox, sodium
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
3 questions to work ... Calculate serum ... up to 3x in the setting ... Diagnosis #Treatment #management ... #nephrology #sodium