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Spondylolysis & Spondylolisthesis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Pars interarticularis stress fracture (spondylolysis) - most frequently in the
(Stork test) ... XR — scotty dog sign ... Spondylolisthesis #MSK #diagnosis ... pathophysiology #signs ... #symptoms
Whipple Disease (Tropheryma whipplei) - Diagnosis and Management 

Caused by: Tropheryma whipplei

Symptoms and Signs:
1. Migratory poly/oligoarthralgia
and Management ... Tropheryma whipplei Symptoms ... and Signs: 1. ... Criteria - Either ... #algorithm #management
Jones criteria for diagnosis of rheumatic fever 

Requirements for Diagnosis: Two major, or one major and
Jones criteria for ... diagnosis of rheumatic ... #Major #Minor #Symptoms ... #Signs #Diagnosis ... GrepMed Recommended Text
Bronchiolitis Management

When to admit: 
- Any history of apnoea 
- Persistant sats < 92% 
- Inadequate
Bronchiolitis Management ... (<50% normal) Signs ... severe respiratory distress ... #diagnosis #Peds ... Admission #Discharge #Criteria
Diagnostic Algorithm for Suspected Pulmonary Embolism

Well's Criteria for PE
 • Clinical Signs and Symptoms of DVT
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Embolism Well's Criteria ... PE • Clinical Signs ... and Symptoms of ... #Algorithm #WellsCriteria
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis - Diagnosis Algorithm
Symptoms: Fatigue, Pruritus, Right upper quadrant discomfort
Signs: Jaundice, Xanthelasmata, Hepatomegaly
Associated history:
Algorithm Symptoms ... quadrant discomfort Signs ... Associated history: Symptoms ... PBC if 2/3 criteria ... #Algorithm #hepatology
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
algorithm. ... suspicious clinical symptoms ... /signs should be ... metabolic syndrome criteria ... LFTs #Abnormal #Algorithm
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management Algorithm for patients with Stable Angina

Stress Test -> ? +moderate or severe
Stable Angina Stress ... Test -> ? ... with a stable symptom ... Angina #ChestPain #Diagnosis ... #Management #Algorithm
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
Examination: • UMN signs ... Clonus, Babinski’s sign ... • Lhermitte’s sign ... pupillary defect SIGNS ... Signs and symptoms
Core IM: Pearls on Contrast-Induced Nephropathy

Definition: 
 • no slam dunk criteria 
 • definition in
• no slam dunk criteria ... explanation • best ... tubular necrosis Diagnosis ... : • look for signs ... #Management #ContrastInduced