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Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Diagnosis and Workup ... smear, HIV/HCV testing ... K), H. pylori test ... (CVID, WAS), (neurologic ... #Workup #hematology
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Test for celiac ... disease with serology ... Non-invasive testing ... change medical management ... Gastrointestinal #Evaluation #workup
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
and Screening Testing ... Renal parenchymal disease ... of renal disease ... • Renovascular disease ... #Screening #Workup
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... Studies in Rheumatic Diseases ... • Hepatitis B serology ... Arthritis #laboratory #workup ... #Rheumatology
Causes of Tremors - Movement Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Action Tremor - Occurs During Voluntary Muscle
Causes of Tremors ... multiple sclerosis) Resting ... Tremor - Occurs at Rest ... MovementDisorders #Neurology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Diagnosis and Workup ... strategy with minimal testing ... cultures, but test ... Rule out celiac disease ... Balloon Expulsion Test
Hydroxychloroquine Serum Measurement in SLE
 • Terminal elimination half-life = 40 days ([HCQI reflects long-term intake)
if < 200ng/mL Best ... • Special cases ... Measurement #SLE #rheumatology ... #pharmacology # ... levels #lupus #management
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Causes of Fatigue ... Neoplastic / Hematologic ... Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ... Neurologic • ... Myasthenia Gravis Pharmacologic
Helicobacter Pylori (H. pylori) Infection - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook
Presentation: Dyspepsia / Peptic Ulcer
Diagnosis and Management ... / Peptic Ulcer Disease ... Ag, Urea Breath Testing ... hold 2w before testing ... Ag, Urea Breath Test
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
initial screening test ... elevated, HFE gene testing ... of liver disease ... including liver and hematologic ... algorithm #diagnosis #management