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Causes of Falls in the Elderly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
- Intrinsic Factors - 
Presyncope / Syncope
Causes of Falls ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Lighting #Falls ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
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 ... The algorithm is ... #Fall #Risk #Screening
AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Treatment Algorithm

Evaluate for causes of secondary osteoporosis

Correct calcium/vitamin D deficiency and address
Algorithm Evaluate ... for causes of secondary ... deficiency and address causes ... lifestyle measures, fall ... #Algorithm #Management
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Exclude other AKI causes ... Classification: ... Treatment Overview ... evaluation essential in all ... cases.
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
of about three cases ... Lymphoma (90-95% of cases ... ) Classification ... Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment ... lymphoma #diagnosis #classification
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... diagnosis and treatment ... out additional causes ... evaluation for other causes ... If other causes
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
short course of treatment ... acyclovir in these cases ... provide empiric treatment ... empiric acyclovir to all ... HSV PCR would cause
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
SIADH — look for cause ... deficit + ongoing losses ... give specific treatment ... Hyponatremia #Management #algorithm ... #treatment #sodium
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
ADHF typically fall ... & Dry) is the treatment ... the determined cause ... & Dry” is the treatment ... #differential #algorithm
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Prevalence: 1-2 cases ... with tendency to fall ... Person Syndrome Treatment ... Diagnosis #Management #treatment