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Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Radioactive iodine scan ... Check pregnancy test ... affects diagnostic workup ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Chronic Shoulder Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
4 tests for the AC joint:
1. Direct palpation
2. Cross-arm shoulder
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... 4 tests for the ... after cross-arm test ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #MSK
Evaluating a Patient with Presumed Cushing Syndrome

#Cushings #Syndrome #Disease #Algorithm #Workup #Dexamethasone #Suppression #Test #diagnosis
Syndrome #Disease #Algorithm ... #Workup #Dexamethasone ... #Suppression #Test
Rotator Cuff Syndrome - SITS
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularis.
Causes: Calcific supraspinatus tendinitis 
Signs: painful abduction
of arm, empty can ... test +ve #Rotator ... diagnosis #sports #MSK
COVID-19 PCR and Serology Testing - Timeline
 • Nucleic Acid Test - Most reliable and can
• Nucleic Acid Test ... Most reliable and can ... days • Antibody Test ... - Can be used after ... 10 days Both tests
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
 •
Diagnosis and Workup ... Algorithm History ... PE • CTA/VQ scan ... Pain #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
initially requires an ... bronchodilator test ... and sensitivity tests ... pneumoallergens, can ... #Differences #Algorithm
Valgus Stress Test in MCL Injury

In this video you can have a great visual of a
Valgus Stress Test ... this video you can ... valgus stress test ... collateral #ligament #msk
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... Can repeat labs ... Iodine Uptake & Scan ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Newer Syphilis Reverse Algorithm 

The advent of newer, faster 
treponemal antibody tests have 
allowed high-throughput of
Syphilis Reverse Algorithm ... specific trep. tests ... first step in the algorithm ... (TPPA) can be performed ... Syphilis #Reverse #Algorithm