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Algorithm for selection of the young potential living kidney donor candidate. ∗APOL1 genetic testing is recommended
Algorithm for selection ... ∗APOL1 genetic testing ... Criteria #Evaluation #Algorithm
Syphilis Serologic Testing - Treponemal and Non-Treponemal Testing Algorithms
Treponemal Testing:
 • Confirmatory or Screening - Detection
Syphilis Serologic Testing ... Non-Treponemal Testing ... Algorithms Treponemal ... Testing: • Confirmatory ... or Screening - Detection
Interventional bronchoscopic and surgical treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Overview of various therapies used
pulmonary disease (COPD ... patients with COPD ... long-term outcomes or comparison ... to lung volume reduction ... VolumeReduction #Bullectomy #Algorithm
CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
CPPD vs Gout ... disease states Pathophysiology ... A reaction to phagocytosed ... Synovial Fluid Testing ... #Gout #Comparison
Priapism: Pathogenesis

 - Post-cavernosal venous occlusion -> Post-cavernosal venous drainage is mechanically obstructed e.g. sickle cell
detumescence (erection-ending ... Priapism Prolonged erection ... lasting more than ... #Priapism #Pathophysiology
Hypophosphatemia and Hypoxia - Pathophysiology

↓ Phosphate leads to ↓ red cell 2,3-DPG and a  reduction
and Hypoxia - Pathophysiology ... 2,3-DPG and a reduction ... shifts the oxygen dissociation ... renal phosphorus wasting ... the hemoglobin dissociation
Right Ventricular Structure and Function

- Almost 75 % of the RV systolic function is dependent in
inward function - Twisting ... significantly to RV ejection ... Ventricle #Cardiology #Pathophysiology
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
malignancy Pathophysiology ... • Pituitary testing ... Transsphenoidal surgical resection ... Endocrinology #Treatment #Pathophysiology
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
CRC, Long term reduction ... Colonoscopy: 100% detection ... CRC, Long term reduction ... Screening #Tests #comparison ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
CRC, Long term reduction ... Colonoscopy: 100% detection ... CRC, Long term reduction ... Indications #Tests #comparison ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing