8 results
Causes of Falls in the Elderly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
- Intrinsic Factors - 
Presyncope / Syncope
Causes of Falls ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Polypharmacy - esp. > 4 medications ... • Lighting #Falls ... #Elderly #Geriatrics
A priority in this project was to appropriately stratify participants into a low, medium, or high-intensity
group-based exercise class ... The classification ... for Fall Risk Assessment ... Diagnosis #Management #Geriatrics ... #Fall #Risk #Screening
Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Low intake 
• poor oral intake 

Renal loss 
• Medication 
• Hypomagnesemia 
•
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Renal loss • Medication ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Classification
Causes of Urinary Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Transient - Easily reversible cause (DIAPPERS)
Causes of Urinary ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... anticholinergic medications ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Mnemonic #Geriatrics
AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Treatment Algorithm

Evaluate for causes of secondary osteoporosis

Correct calcium/vitamin D deficiency and address
Osteoporosis Treatment Algorithm ... Evaluate for causes ... lifestyle measures, fall ... benefits and risks of medications ... Postmenopausal #Treatment #Algorithm
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
and Management Algorithm ... • Secondary Causes ... Rubella) • Medications ... Targets #Management #algorithm ... #DM2 #DMII #Classification
Differential Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure in the Elderly

STRUCTURAL:
 • Stroke/TIA, Subdural hematoma, mass
 • Traumatic Brain Injury
Acute Injuries: Falls ... withdrawal • Medication ... cardiovascular causes ... Elderly #Neurology #Geriatrics
The first step is to separate seizures by how they begin in the brain. The type
choice of seizure medication ... , and possible causes ... known, the seizure falls ... Neurology #ILAE2017 #Classification