Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... Radioactive iodine scan ... Check pregnancy test ... #Hyperthyroid # ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 β€’ Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Cushing Syndrome ... Testing Algorithm ... dexamethasone suppression test ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm ... #endocrinology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 β€’ Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... Can repeat labs ... Iodine Uptake & Scan ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 β€’ Renal parenchymal disease
and Screening Testing ... CT or MRI scan of ... abdomen/pelvis β€’ Cushing ... salivary cortisol β€’ Hypothyroidism ... β€’ Hyperthyroidism
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... then go to stim testing ... Standard Stim test ... adrenal function - An ... #Endocrinology
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Insufficiency - Algorithm ... require Cosyntropin testing ... Cosyntropin is an ... Insufficiency #Algorithm ... #Stimulation #Endocrinology
Empty Can (Jobe) Test on Shoulder Exam

Supraspinatus muscle testing strength can also be done using the
Test on Shoulder ... Supraspinatus muscle testing ... be done using the ... empty can test. ... video #sports #msk
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Empty Can (Jobe) Test for Supraspinatus Injury on Shoulder Exam

Supraspinatus muscle testing strength can also be
Test for Supraspinatus ... Supraspinatus muscle testing ... be done using the ... empty can test. ... video #sports #msk
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Thumb CMC Axial Grind Test

Testing for osteoarthritis of the thumb at the trapezium metacarpal joint is
CMC Axial Grind Test ... Testing for ... joint is done by using ... thumb and places an ... video #sports #msk
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Thumb CMC Axial Grind Test

Testing for osteoarthritis of the thumb at the trapezium metacarpal joint is
CMC Axial Grind Test ... Testing for ... joint is done by using ... thumb and places an ... video #sports #msk
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