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 ... Can repeat labs ... critical illness, and ... Iodine Uptake & Scan ... #algorithm #diagnosis
COVID-19 PCR and Serology Testing - Timeline
 β€’ Nucleic Acid Test - Most reliable and can
COVID-19 PCR and ... Serology Testing ... can be used in ... - Can be used after ... antibody #antibodies #testing
Thumb CMC Axial Grind Test

Testing for osteoarthritis of the thumb at the trapezium metacarpal joint is
Thumb CMC Axial ... Grind Test Testing ... and places an axial ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk
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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 ... by flexing the thumb ... #physicalexam #msk ... orthopedics #sports #hand
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Thumb CMC Axial Grind Test

Testing for osteoarthritis of the thumb at the trapezium metacarpal joint is
Thumb CMC Axial ... Grind Test Testing ... and places an axial ... #Hand #PhysicalExam ... video #sports #msk
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Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

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

The advent of newer, faster 
treponemal antibody tests have 
allowed high-throughput of
Syphilis Reverse Algorithm ... first step in the algorithm ... (TPPA) can be performed ... Syphilis #Reverse #Algorithm ... #Testing #Diagnosis
Drop Arm Test - Supraspinatus Tear

The drop arm test evaluates for a supraspinatus muscle tear.
Passively adduct
Drop Arm Test - ... The drop arm test ... to 30 degrees, and ... point the thumbs ... video #sports #msk
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