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Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
tests algorithm ... suspicious clinical symptoms ... /signs should be ... presence of metabolic syndrome ... Areas of diagnostic
Rare Causes of Abdominal Pain
 • Hereditary Angioneurotic Edema - Recurrent visceral that may by swelling
Mediterranean areas ... - May involve symptoms ... associated with mild ... in the knee-to-chest ... Positive Carnett's sign
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
on the skin • Areas ... → Syncope • Signs ... /Symptoms: - Lightheadedness ... - Core temp normal ... cardiomyopathy, ARDS
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Cushing's Syndrome ... hyperglycemia —+ mild ... #Cushings #Syndrome ... Hypercortisolism #Diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #endocrinology
Lung Infections in HIV - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Disease by CD4 Count:
Any CD4 Count:
 • Mycobacterium tuberculosis,
Pneumonia: • 3 syndromes ... • CT: Halo sign ... of a "flu-like syndrome ... Constitutional symptoms ... Infections #HIV #AIDS
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
respiratory distress syndrome ... gradually with symptoms ... Exclusion of other ILDs ... Improvement in symptoms ... Eosinophilia • Normal