VINDICATED MEN provides a pathophysiological approach to a universal differential diagnosis:
- Vascular
- Infection / Inflammation
- Neoplasm
- Drugs
- Iatrogenic / Idiopathic
- Congenital / Genetic
- Autoimmune / Allergic
- Trauma / Tubes
- Endocrine
- Deficiencies / Excesses / Degenerative
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- Musculoskeletal / Metabolic (OSA, Obesity)
- Environmental (Toxins, SNAP, Domestic Abuse)
- Neuropsychiatric / NAI (Non-Accidental Injury)
For more details on constructing a differential diagnosis follow the link.