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Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Diffuse and Focal) Differential ... Alopecia totalis (all scalp ... Diffuse #Focal #HairLoss ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Etiologies of Folate Deficiency
 • Decreased dietary intake - uncommon in this era
 • Increased requirements
folate that can cause ... In addition, folate ... mobilize folate stores ... deficiency #FolicAcid #differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Loss (Alopecia) - Differential ... Alopecia totalis (all scalp ... stress #Diffuse #HairLoss ... #Alopecia #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... cellulitis of the scalp ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... loss #alopecia #Differential ... #Hairloss
Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Score (COWS)

Resting Pulse Rate: Record beats per minute after patient is sitting or
Opioid Withdrawal Score ... last ½ hour • 2 - nausea ... Hospital Opioid Use Treatment ... Opiate #Withdrawal #Scale ... #Diagnosis #Addiction
Prediction of Alcohol Withdrawal Severity Scale (PAWSS)

Part B: Based on patient interview: 

1. Have you ever
Withdrawal Severity Scale ... rehabilitation treatment ... or out-patient treatment ... #Score #Diagnosis ... #Addiction
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... • Mutism Pathophysiology ... Glasgow Coma Scale ... UnResponsiveness (FOUR Score ... Casey Albin MD @
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 • More
nutrients • TPN for treatment ... Gastric bypass causes ... excluded limb • Treatment ... Alcohol misuse and addiction ... gastroenterology #diagnosis #differential
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
hyperinflammatory syndrome caused ... Pathophysiology ... molecular diagnosis: HScore ... Treatment Approach ... Diagnosis #Management #Hematology