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Newer Syphilis Reverse Algorithm 

The advent of newer, faster 
treponemal antibody tests have 
allowed high-throughput of
Newer Syphilis Reverse ... have allowed high-throughput ... (VDRL or RPR) ... #Syphilis #Reverse ... #Algorithm #Testing
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm ... anuric ESKD or severe ... waves, Prolonged PR ... morphology, "Sine wave" pattems ... hyperkalemia #potassium #high
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
the result of an autoimmune ... , diaphoresis, high ... Diagnosis: • High ... disorders • Testing ... • Normal ESR, CRP
Pragmatic diagnostic algorithm for hypokalemia. 
***Typical presentations: 
 • Vomiting: urine Na/Cl > 1.6, low urine
Pragmatic diagnostic algorithm ... urine Na/Cl < 0.7, high ... K/creatinine (Cr ... confirmed via genetic testing ... disproportionately severe
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
Autoimmune Myositis ... slow onset and pattern ... < PM and DM • CPK ... weakness • Very high ... muscle weakness • Severe