Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... evaluation of macrocytic ... the most likely cause ... deficiency. ... #Workup #AAFP
Causes of Vitamin B12 Deficiency - Cobalamin
Decreased Intake
Pancreas: Insufficiency
Intestine: SIBO, Celiac disease, IBD, Lymphoma, Amyloidosis, Resection,
Causes of Vitamin ... B12 Deficiency ... Celiac disease, IBD ... #Deficiency #Cobalamin ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 β€’ 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 β€’ Risk factors: BMI,
Algorithm β€’ 40- ... Monitor & correct B12 ... (B12, MMA) for ... restricted diet/deficiency ... /other causes β€’
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 β€’ Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
) Deficiency Etiology ... β€’ Common Causes ... diarrhea related to IBD ... total body stores Evaluation ... #Cobalamin #Deficiency
Causes of Iron Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 β€’ Blood loss: GI (cancer, ulcer, IBD), GU
Causes of Iron Deficiency ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... cancer, ulcer, IBD ... tony_breu #Iron #Deficiency ... #Fe #algorithm
AAFP - Tremor Evaluation -> Rule out Inorganic Cause
Crawford, P, Zimmerman, EE. Differentiation and Diagnosis of
AAFP - Tremor Evaluation ... out Inorganic Cause ... Inorganic #Nonorganic #Causes ... #Differential #Algorithm
Approach to the evaluation of the swollen red eyelid.
Am Fam Physician. 2015 Jul 15;92(2):106-112.

#Diagnosis #Management #Ophthalmology
Approach to the evaluation ... Jul 15;92(2):106-112 ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #AAFP
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Causes of Interstitial Lung Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia
 β€’ (UIP) Usual Interstitial Pneumonia
Causes of Interstitial ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Lung #Diseases #ILD ... #Causes #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
UCSF COVID-19 Adult Clinical Evaluation Guide - Updated April 10 2020

Clinical Presentation
β€’ Fever: hospitalized pts but
Adult Clinical Evaluation ... only symptom 3-12% ... Cardiac: multiple case ... UCSF COVID-19 ID ... Guide #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 β€’ 50mcg bolus β†’
unclear source (in case ... performed within 12 ... TIPS β€’ Pre-TIPS evaluation ... Propranolol 10mg BID ... Carvedilol 3.125mg BID