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Algorithm for the diagnosis of chronic diarrhea.
It is usually impractical to test and treat the many
Algorithm for the ... impractical to test ... many possible causes ... categorize by type ... pick specific tests
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
The head impulse test ... with a peripheral cause ... with a central cause ... #PhysicalExam #Neurology ... #HeadImpulse #Testing
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... decision for repeat testing ... disease; T2DM, type ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... unclear (often the case ... then go to stim testing ... Standard Stim test ... this indicates normal
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Weakness, fatigue, nausea ... , hypoglycemia Testing ... ACTH) stimulation test ... insufficiency • Low or normal
Causes of Non-Gap Metabolic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Anion Gap (<14) (Loss of Bicarbonate) -
Causes of Non-Gap ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Normal Anion Gap ... MetabolicAcidosis #NonGap #Nephrology ... #Causes
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm ... from other causes ... suggests extra-renal causes ... consumption • Low/Normal ... differential #potassium #nephrology
USMLE Epidemiology and Biostatistics Summary
Meta-Analysis: pools data from several studies (greater power), limited by quality/bias of
disease who test ... probability of getting ... incidence in acute dz Normal ... measurements Type ... when it’s true Type
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
flexion withdrawal, abnormal ... decortication), abnormal ... at the elbow in direction ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... C3, C4 - Test for ... infections are common causes ... cryoglobulinemias (types ... nephrotic #nephritic #nephrology