Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Algorithm for evaluating multiple ring-enhancing lesions in immunocompetent (HIV negative)

#ringenhancing #lesions #cns #brain #diagnosis #differential #algorithm
Algorithm for evaluating ... ringenhancing #lesions #cns ... #brain #diagnosis ... #differential #algorithm ... #causes #radiology
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 ... /other causes β€’ ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
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 ... recovery also causes ... #Diagnosis #Macrocytosis
Simplified Approach to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
1) IS THIS AN EMERGENCY? 
Is there a dialysis indication
urgent nephrology evaluation ... PROBLEM ~80% of AKI cases ... isotonic fluids (NS ... creatinine (in 12 ... CONSIDER INTRINSIC CAUSES
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 β€’ Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
β€’ Common Causes ... diarrhea related to IBD ... total body stores Evaluation ... previously dx'd associated ... consider other diagnosis
UCSF COVID-19 Adult Clinical Evaluation Guide - Updated April 10 2020

Clinical Presentation
β€’ Fever: hospitalized pts but
only symptom 3-12% ... , IL-6, TNF-a) associated ... UCSF COVID-19 ID ... #Guide #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Protocol
TABLE 2. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) sub-classifications
lBS-diarrhoea (IBS-D)
 - >25% loose or watery stools; <25% hard
bowel syndrome (IBS ... lBS-diarrhoea (IBS-D ... of incomplete evacuation ... - Associated ... #Classes #Diagnosis
Causes of Interstitial Lung Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia
 β€’ (UIP) Usual Interstitial Pneumonia
Causes of Interstitial ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Idiopathic ... #Causes #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
: Causes of High ... starvation, diabetic) Causes ... Acetazolamide Causes ... Mineralocorticoid excess Causes ... - Salicylates Causes
Unintentional Weight Loss in Primary Care
 β€’ Definition: More than 5% reduction in body weight within
weight within 6-12 ... months, Is associated ... mortality β€’ Baseline evaluation ... UA Most Common Causes ... #PrimaryCare #diagnosis