8 results
Management of Lupus Nephritis
Lupus nephritis (LN) in 10 to 40% of SLE
Hallmark = proteinuria 20.5 g/g
severity (ISN/RPS classification ... by 12 months Classification ... IV - Diffuse LN ... glomeruli) Diffuse ... #rheumatology #nephrology
Causes of Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polyuria - Urine Output > 3L/day, Increased Urine Volume (>2ml/min)
Osmotic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mellitus) • Mannitol ... response • Central ... #Polyuria #Nephrology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Loss (Alopecia) - General ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Trichotillomania • Traction ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome - Diagnosis
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is an idiosyncratic reaction to antipsychotic medications classically characterized
idiosyncratic reaction ... tetrad: altered mental ... This classic tetrad ... Parkinsons) DDx for diffuse ... Syndrome #Diagnosis #neurology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Osmotic Diuretics (Mannitol ... Heart Association class ... Desmopressin (DDAVP) • Central ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Medications #Table
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
normal volume-based algorithm ... Uosm <100): Renal Losses ... diuresis) RAAS Active ... differential #diagnosis #table ... #sodium #nephrology
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
generalized or a general ... and metabolic causes ... to a conversion reaction ... Pseudoseizures #GrandMal #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
6/02/2022 UPDATE: This assay is designed to detect non-variola orthopoxviruses, including monkeypox virus. It is not
should use this algorithm ... polymerase chain reaction ... See table below ... all HIGH RISK CASES ... hospital infection control