5 results
Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Cost - Cost per test ... etiology of syncope Tests ... enzymes, Head CT ... Cardiac stress test ... #comparison
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Testing Common ... Renal ultrasound, Tests ... sodium loading test ... saline infusion test ... dexamethasone suppression test
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Tests Stool/blood-based ... tests: • FIT: ... Multitarget stool DNA test ... mortality 26% • CT ... #Tests #comparison
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
Tests Stool/blood-based ... tests: • FIT: ... Multitarget stool DNA test ... #Indications #Tests ... #comparison #table
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
years - Upper GI Study ... — Lung Cancer Screening ... #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks # ... Testing #Study