Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 β€’ Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... Possibly Central Hypothyroidism ... critical illness, and ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Pace Maneuver for Piriformis Syndrome

With the patient's hips and needs flexed to 90 degrees, the patient
and needs flexed ... patient abducts and ... The test is positive ... Pace #Maneuver #Test ... lumbar #sciatica #msk
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Thomas' Test for Hip Flexure Contracture

Thomas' Test assesses for hip flexure contracture.
One hip is maximally flexed
Thomas' Test for ... Thomas' Test ... assesses for hip ... flexes at the knee and ... video #sports #msk
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Antenatal Visits - Testing and Schedule
At Every Visit:	
 β€’ Gestational Age	
 β€’ BP
 β€’ Maternal Weight
Antenatal Visits - Testing ... β€’ HepB β€’ HIV ... Glucose Challenge Test ... Glucose Tolerance Test ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc
Piriformis Test (FAIR Test - Flexion, Adduction, and Internal Rotation)

Flex the hip to 90 degrees, then
, Adduction, and ... Rotation) Flex the hip ... degrees, then adduct and ... internally rotate the hip ... #physicalexam #msk
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Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 β€’ Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Algorithm INDICATIONS ... FOR TESTING: β€’ ... dexamethasone suppression test ... between 11 pm and ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing Human Papillomavirus Infections and Cervical Cancer Screening for Women with in HIV-AIDS
Recommendations
, and sexually active ... done at baseline and ... 3 years β€’ Co-testing ... (Pap test and HPV ... IM at 0, 1–2, and
The head impulse test (HIT) result is positive (abnormal) in nearly all patients with a peripheral
The head impulse test ... (HIT) result is ... peripheral cause of AVS and ... a stand-alone test ... #HeadImpulse #Testing
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Check pregnancy test ... #Hyperthyroidism ... Hyperthyroid #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 β€’ Renal parenchymal disease
Differential Diagnosis and ... Screening Testing ... of hypokalemia and ... salivary cortisol β€’ Hypothyroidism ... β€’ Hyperthyroidism