Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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A lazy man's classification of hyponatremia
There are two possible approaches to the diagnosis of hyponatremia: .
A lazy man's classification ... essentially the same tests ... it requires for him ... #Hyponatremia #Algorithm ... #Differential #
FABER (Patrick's) Test for Hip and Sacroiliac Pathology

Patrick's or Faber Test can be performed to evaluate
FABER (Patrick's) Test ... rotated in position, resting ... If the leg does ... parallel to the exam table ... #PhysicalExam #clinical
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FABER (Patrick's) Test for Hip and Sacroiliac Pathology

Patrick's or Faber Test can be performed to evaluate
FABER (Patrick's) Test ... rotated in position, resting ... If the leg does ... parallel to the exam table ... #PhysicalExam #clinical
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FABER (Patrick's) Test for Hip and Sacroiliac Pathology

Patrick's or Faber Test can be performed to evaluate
FABER (Patrick's) Test ... rotated in position, resting ... If the leg does ... parallel to the exam table ... #PhysicalExam #clinical
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FABER (Patrick's) Test for Hip and Sacroiliac Pathology

Patrick's or Faber Test can be performed to evaluate
FABER (Patrick's) Test ... rotated in position, resting ... If the leg does ... parallel to the exam table ... #PhysicalExam #clinical
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1,3-Beta-D-Glucan and Galactomannan Testing Sensitivity Specificity and False Positives
1,3-Beta-D-Glucan
 β€’ Cell wall component of many fungi
Galactomannan Testing ... the use of this test ... Detection in BAL does ... not differentiate ... False positives: Pip
Fungal Biomarkers: Beta-D-Glucan and Aspergillus Galactomannan
Beta-D-Glucan:
 β€’ Polysaccharide cell wall component of many fungi
 β€’ Pathogens:
cut-offs defined in clinical ... - +BAL GM does ... not differentiate ... Positives: - Pip ... Galactomannan #diagnosis #comparison
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection and Disease in HIV-AIDS
Treating LTBI (to prevent TB disease)
Indications:
(+) screening test ... regardless of screening test ... months or β€’ RFB (dose ... persons with clinical ... Please refer to the table