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Important Biostatistics and Epidemiology Equations

Sensitivity = TP / (TP + FN) = true positives / disease
/ disease present ... true negatives / disease ... absent Positive ... / all positives ... #calculations #diagnosis
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
nodular thyroid disease ... Graves disease – ... specific, so if positive ... Graves disease! ... workup choices AND management
Whipple Disease (Tropheryma whipplei) - Diagnosis and Management 

Caused by: Tropheryma whipplei

Symptoms and Signs:
1. Migratory poly/oligoarthralgia
Whipple Disease ... Tropheryma whipplei) - Diagnosis ... and Management ... MatthewHoMD #Whipple #Disease ... #management #criteria
IgG4-associated conditions

Diagnosis of IgG4 disease is depending on BIOPSY. While IgG4 levels can be informative (and
conditions Diagnosis ... of IgG4 disease ... and absolutely should ... inflammation of IgG4-positive ... #differential #diagnosis
"Appropriate patient positioning for lumbar puncture and location of the L4/L5 intercostal space"-McMaster Textbook of Internal
lateral decubitus position ... Lower limbs should ... patient in a sitting position ... guidance in a prone position ... LumbarPuncture #Management
Illustrations showing elements of a shoulder assessment. Also included on a shoulder assessment would be determination
elements of a shoulder ... included on a shoulder ... is a positive test ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam ... #RotatorCuff #Shoulder
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis ... and Management ... - Anti-dsDNA - Positive ... Evolution: Chronic disease ... Erythematosus #Diagnosis
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
and Management ... setting of liver disease ... intrinsic lung disease ... Should be performed ... air in seated position
Kawasaki Disease - Workup and Diagnostic Algorithm #Diagnosis #Management #Peds #Pediatrics #Kawasaki #Disease #Algorithm #CRASH #BURN
Kawasaki Disease ... - Workup and Diagnostic ... Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Management #Peds ... Pediatrics #Kawasaki #Disease
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
and Management ... screening for disease ... with established disease ... Chronic Management ... #Management #treatment