Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 β€’ Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Algorithm INDICATIONS ... dexamethasone suppression test ... between 11 pm and ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm ... endocrinology #Adrenal #Hyperfunction
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... , hypoglycemia Testing ... ACTH) stimulation test ... AND β€’ Baseline ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADH Independent:
 β€’ Tea and Toast Syndrome, Beer Potomania - Low solute
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... β€’ Euvolemic - Hypothyroidism ... , adrenal insufficiency ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #nephrology
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency ... - Algorithm ... require Cosyntropin testing ... cortisol 30 min AND ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
Froment’s Test for ... ulnar nerve palsy, testing ... clinical #video #neurology ... #physicalexam #msk ... orthopedics #sports #hand
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Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and ... β€’ SIADH β€’ hypothyroidism ... β€’ adrenal insufficiency ... Diagnosis #Workup #Algorithm ... #Nephrology
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
normal volume-based algorithm ... or low Uosm), Hypothyroidism ... , Adrenal Insufficiency ... Cerebral Salt Wasting ... table #sodium #nephrology
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
In-office testing ... the ice pack test ... include a Tensilon test ... always ask your ... ophthalmology #neurology
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