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Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Check pregnancy test ... affects diagnostic workup ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Workup ... #Endocrinology
Adrenal Incidentalomas: Hormone Evaluation
 • Zona Glomerulosa: Primary Hyperaldosteronism?
    - Aldosterone and renin
dexamethasone test ... Evaluation #Diagnosis #workup ... #endocrinology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
ACTH stimulation test ... CRH stimulation test ... - Serum tests that ... diagnosis #testing #endocrinology ... #workup
GLP-1 Agonists

Adlyxin (Lixisenatide) Daily
Bydureon (Exenatide ER) Weekly 
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Weekly 
Trulicity (Dulaglutide) Weekly 
Victoza (Liraglutide) Daily
They work primarily ... upset (since it works ... That's because they work ... GLP1 #Agonists #Pharmacology ... Diabetes #DM2 #Endocrinology
SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits SGLT2 (sodium/glucose cotransporter 2) in the proximal tubule,
SGLT2 Inhibitors - Pharmacology ... (Jardiance) - Best ... SGLT2 #Inhibitors #Pharmacology ... DM2 #diabetes #endocrinology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... algorithm #diagnosis #endocrinology
SGLT2 Inhibitors 
SGLT2 inhibitors are the newest class of anti-diabetic medications, with the first one (Canagliflozin)
These work by inhibiting ... SGLT2 #Inhibitors #Pharmacology ... DM2 #Diabetes #Endocrinology
DPP4 Inhibitors - Normal and Renal Dosing

Increase Incretins (GLP-I & GIP) -> Stimulates Insulin, Inhibits Glucagon
DPP4 inhibitors work ... Renal #Dosing #Pharmacology ... Diabetes #DM2 #Endocrinology
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
Diagnosis and Workup ... glucose suppression test ... Diagnosis #Management #Endocrinology
FIASP - Insulin Aspart vs Novolog

Have you heard about Fiasp, a new version of insulin aspart
Though it still works ... FastActing #Insulin #Pharmacology ... #EBM #Endocrinology