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Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Ask about precipitating ... syncope and their ... #Diagnosis #EM # ... Neuro #IM #Sycope ... #Algorithm #Ddxof
Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis of Macroscopic Hematuria
Important Historical Elements:
- Painless: suggests malignancy
- Painful: suggests calculi/infection
- Urinalysis:
Algorithm and Differential ... RBC’s, RBC/WBC casts ... Timing: early (distal ... prostatic) #Diagnosis #EM ... #IM #Urology #Hematuria
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Finger deformity caused ... disruption (may be bony ... extensor tendon distal ... MH/CCF/CWRU EM ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
decreased muscle tone ... Non-compressive Spinal Cord Causes ... Infections: - Viral ... Mycoplasma, Influenza, EBV ... differential #algorithm
A quick infographic on various pearls about atopic dermatitis, a disease with an increasing burden on
treatment #diagnosis #causes ... Petersen EBM, Skov ... Chinellato I, Boner ... EL, Richardson IM ... Pedersen MS, Benros