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Ulcerative Proctitis
Proctitis:
 • Affects 1/3 patients
 • Predictors of extension:
     - Disease
Corticosteroid use ... , rectal prolapse ... , CD, cancer Treatment ... #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Ulcerative Colitis - Management ... • Potential GI SE ... dosing if liver disease ... #Colitis #UC #Management ... #treatment #IBD
Alcohol Use Disorder - Maintenance Treatment
Naltrexone (first line) - First line for most people without contraindications
Alcohol Use Disorder ... qday OR 380 mg IM ... Dosing: Goal 150 mg BID ... #AUD #Alcohol #Use ... #management #pharmacology
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
, celiac disease ... intestinal), alcohol use ... Check for IF ab Treatment ... , can consider IM ... Deficiency #diagnosis #management
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Treponema pallidum Infections (Syphilis) to Prevent Disease in HIV-AIDS
Early Stage (Primary, Secondary,
Doxycycline 100 mg PO BID ... consultation to guide management ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment ... #management #opportunistic ... #infections #HIVAIDS
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
Management of Pruritus ... soap) • Limit use ... Use mild detergent ... #Pruritus #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Hemodialysis
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Managing Cryptosporidiosis in HIV-AIDS
Preventing Chronic Cryptosporidiosis:
 • Because chronic cryptosporidiosis occurs
should prevent the disease ... Preferred Management ... agents may be used ... 500–1000 mg PO BID ... #infections #HIVAIDS
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Disseminated Mycobacterium Avium Complex in HIV-AIDS
Preventing 1st Episode of Disseminated
recommendation when used ... precludes the use ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment ... #management #opportunistic ... #infections #HIVAIDS
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Histoplasma Capsulatum Infections in HIV-AIDS
Indications for Initiating Primary Prophylaxis:
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Prophylaxis: • If used ... Severe Disseminated Disease ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment ... #management #opportunistic ... #infections #HIVAIDS