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Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis of Tremor #Diagnosis #IM #PrimaryCare #Neuro #Tremor #Action #Rest #Differential #Algorithm #Comparison
Algorithm and Differential ... Tremor #Action #Rest ... #Differential # ... Algorithm #Comparison ... #Table #Ddxof
Key Characteristics of Old and New Potassium-Binding Agents

- Dr. Edgar V. Lerma https://twitter.com/edgarvlermamd

#Potassium #Binding #KBinders #Kayexelate
Characteristics of Old and ... KBinders #Kayexelate #Comparison ... #Table #Pharmacology ... #HyperKalemia #Nephrology
Pharmacokinetics of commonly used diuretics medications in CKD, Cirrhotic Ascites, and Heart Failure
 • Furosemide
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Cirrhotic Ascites, and ... Spironolactone MCW Nephrology ... #diuretics #pharmacology ... Pharmacokinetics #halflife #comparison ... #table
HINTS Exam - Distinguishing Central from Peripheral Vertigo
 • Head Impulse: Head thrust 10° with eyes
left, right, up and ... following a finger) • Test ... Vertigo #diagnosis #neurology ... #bppv #comparison ... #table
Inverted Supinator Test

Useful for identifying a lesion at the C5-C6 spinal cord level.  Tapping the
Inverted Supinator Test ... extension and wrist ... Inverted #Supinator #Test ... #Reflex #neurology ... #orthopedics #msk
Phosphate Binders - Pros and Cons

Calcium carbonate (TumsTM) 
 - Most inexpensive, antacid properties useful for
Binders - Pros and ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... Phosphate #Binders #Table ... #Comparison #Pharmacology ... #Nephrology
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Differential Diagnosis ... Systemic N - Neurologic ... Patient Prefers to Rest ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... secondary #management #neurology
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
Hearing Loss - Differential ... include a: • Neurologic ... tympanic membrane • Neurologic ... Noise trauma ○ MS ... Hearing #Loss #Differential
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... direction to the body; wrists ... Arms extended; wrists ... from the body; wrists ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Characteristics of Commonly Used Phosphate Binders 
Aluminum 
 - Potent and effective 
 - Useful for
Reduces aortic and ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... Phosphate #Binders #Table ... #Comparison #Pharmacology ... #Nephrology