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Hyperuricemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary - Over-production
     • Increased turnover of nucleotides
Primary
• Lower uric acid ... - Hemolytic Anemia ... • Diabetic acidosis ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
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Iron-deficiency anemia ... unresponsive to treatment ... without discernable cause ... Lymphoma • High acid ... #gastroenterology
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Acid Base Disorders ... HCO3)} Normal = 12 ... D-lactate (short bowel syndrome ... Renal failure (uremia ... ABG #bloodgas #Acid
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
Out Secondary Causes ... Nutritional: vitamin B12 ... or folic acid deficiency ... factor (GCSF) treatments ... marrow studies Treatment
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
perfusion - shock->treatments ... before beginning treatment ... - Compartment syndrome ... 30mmHg) - Severe anemia ... Alcohol • Type B2
Acute Retroviral Syndrome
Acute Retroviral Syndrome is the symptomatic presentation of acute human immunodeficiency virus infection

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14%), in which case ... enzymes ↑ • Mild anemia ... an HIV Nucleic Acid ... detecting HIV for 10-12 ... antibody test) Treatment