7148 results
Generalized Hyperpigmentation Differentials
Use the Mnemonic "no skin SPARED"

Images from dermnet.nz and merckmanuals

Mnemonic from https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/dermatology-mnemonics-6011359#5 #diagnosis #differential
Differentials Use ... dermatology-mnemonics-6011359#5 #diagnosis ... differential #symptoms #signs
Alcohol Use Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

 • Tolerance (reduced sensitivity to effects of EtOH)
 •
Alcohol Use Disorder ... - Continued use ... Risky Substance Use ... Pathophysiology #Diagnosis ... #Signs #Symptoms
Summary table of heart murmurs associated with mitral and aortic valve diseases as well as their
well as their signs ... flowcharts for use ... #diagnosis #heart
Osteoporosis: Pathogenesis and risk factors

 • Age > 30 (post-peak bone mass)
 • Post-menopausal women ->
Corticosteroid use ... pathophysiology #signs ... #symptoms #diagnosis
Problem Representation

An evolving summary of a patient’s clinical presentation that strives to identify 
(1) Clinical syndrome
Clinical syndrome (signs ... pattern to maximize diagnostic ... When to use? ... Representation #diagnosis
Risk Factors and Signs of Copper Deficiency
Risk Factors:
 • Gastrointestinal: Previous upper bowel resection/bariatric surgery, Inflammatory
Risk Factors and Signs ... inhibitor (PPI) use ... , Malnutrition Signs ... Copper #Deficiency #diagnosis ... #signs #riskfactors
Osteoarthritis (OA): Clinical findings
 • Stimulation of joint nociceptors in subchondral bone -> Pain with loading
with loading / use ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
CRIES is a 10-point scale, using a physiologic basis similar to APGAR: Crying; Requires increased oxygen
Increased vital signs ... ; to adapt its use ... #Diagnosis #Peds
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Reduced libido • Signs ... Serum DHEAS Diagnosis ... not affected by use ... endocrinology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
pathognomonic signs ... specific to NBTE, and diagnosis ... is required for diagnosis ... intravenous drug use ... NBTE #Marantic #diagnosis