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What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 • Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
cancer in average risk ... upper GIB • Does ... not change management ... to unnecessary testing ... Massachusetts GI
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
Radiation Dose to ... — Lung Cancer Screening ... #CT #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks # ... Testing #Study
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Ulcerative Colitis - Management ... divided in 2-3 doses ... placebo • Potential GI ... delivery to the colon ... long-term dosing given risk
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Does the patient ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... surgery Stress Testing ... preoperative stress testing ... medical and surgical management
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Colorectal Cancer Screening ... #Screening #Tests ... #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
lesions or SSLs • Colon ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing