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Pragmatic diagnostic algorithm for hypokalemia. 
***Typical presentations: 
 • Vomiting: urine Na/Cl > 1.6, low urine
urine Na/Cl > 1.6, low ... confirmed via genetic testing ... in most cases; interpretation ... hypokalemia #diagnosis #differential ... #algorithm #nephrology
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
the integrated function ... weakness, muscle wasting ... , slow movements ... fear of falling, functional ... #Diagnosis #Differential
Characteristic eye movements found in Downbeat Nystagmus

Downbeat nystagmus (downward fast phase) is the most common of
jerk nystagmus waveform ... follows Alexander's Law ... The differential ... for down-beating ... Ophthalmology #Neurology