12 results
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Cushing Syndrome ... Testing Algorithm ... dexamethasone suppression test ... between 11 pm and ... diagnosis #algorithm #endocrinology
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
losses - Chronic diarrhea ... Medications - Loop and ... Familial renal Mg wasting ... Low #Magnesium #Table ... Classification #Causes #Workup
Disseminated Gonococcal Infection - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Bacteremic spread of the Gram-negative diplococci Neisseria gonorrhoeae. History
susceptibility testing ... the preferred test ... typically part of the workup ... • Test all patients ... Distal joints, knees
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ... Workup Summary ... cultures, but test ... • If Diarrhea: ... Defecography by Tina Hang
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Screening Testing ... • Cushing’s syndrome ... Mineralocorticoid excess syndromes ... Causes #Screening #Workup ... #table
Ober's Test for TFL/ITB Inflammation

With the patient in the lateral position, affected side up.  The
examiner then extends and ... leg towards the table ... #Iliotibial #Band ... #Syndrome #ITBand ... physicalexam #sports #msk
FABER (Patrick's) Test for Hip and Sacroiliac Pathology

Patrick's or Faber Test can be performed to evaluate
rotated in position, resting ... foot on the other knee ... parallel to the exam table ... Pressure on the knee ... video #sports #msk
FABER (Patrick's) Test for Hip and Sacroiliac Pathology

Patrick's or Faber Test can be performed to evaluate
rotated in position, resting ... foot on the other knee ... parallel to the exam table ... Pressure on the knee ... video #sports #msk
FABER (Patrick's) Test for Hip and Sacroiliac Pathology

Patrick's or Faber Test can be performed to evaluate
rotated in position, resting ... foot on the other knee ... parallel to the exam table ... Pressure on the knee ... video #sports #msk
FABER (Patrick's) Test for Hip and Sacroiliac Pathology

Patrick's or Faber Test can be performed to evaluate
rotated in position, resting ... foot on the other knee ... parallel to the exam table ... Pressure on the knee ... video #sports #msk