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Thrombolytics for stroke: The evidence - 
A summary of the evidence for (or against) thrombolytics for
Here is a nice table ... these papers in a colour ... coded fashion. ... #EBM #Neurology
Comparison of Fever Algorithms for Infants <3 months old

AGE, INCLUSION, TESTS 
REQUIRED, "LOW RISK" CRITERIA, TREATMENT,
Algorithms for ... AGE, INCLUSION, TESTS ... low-risk criteria #EBM ... #Fever #Algorithm ... #Comparison #Table
Approaching a Difficult Colonoscopy - Scoping Summary
Risk factors for failed C-scope:
 • Incr Age
 • Female
Approaching a Difficult Colonoscopy ... 1) Redundant Colon ... intubation rate • Fewer ... Water assisted colonoscopy ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management Algorithm for patients with Stable Angina

Stress Test -> ? +moderate or severe
Trial - Management Algorithm ... patients with Stable ... Angina Stress Test ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm ... #Cardiology #EBM
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Cancer Screening Tests ... visualization: • Colonoscopy ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... #comparison #table
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
Cancer Screening Tests ... visualization: • Colonoscopy ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... #comparison #table
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... metabolic equivalent able ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... Stable patients
Autoimmune Myositis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Inflammatory Myopathies: Commonly symmetric proximal muscle weakness, no substantial muscle pain
Diagnostic Tests ... pancreas, stomach, colon ... pancreas, stomach, colon ... Overlap Syndrome: Fever ... • ANA < 20 % IBM