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An evidence-based algorithm to guide the use of MRSA coverage (in community acquired pneumonia) is shown
evidence-based algorithm ... ongoing, thoughtful evaluation ... generally not difficult ... #CAP #Community ... #Acquired #Management
What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 • Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
colorectal cancer in average ... for GIB/anemia evaluation ... Does not change management ... and can lead to ... FalsePositives #FalseNegatives
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup and Management ... Algorithm in Transplant ... C. difficile PCR ... Ova and Parasite evaluation ... #Algorithm #Transplant
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Acute Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Are the following present?
   1.
Algorithm for the ... Evaluation of Acute ... C difficile assay ... Ova and parasite testing ... Acute #Diarrhea #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... any mention of a difficult ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... surgery Stress Testing ... medical and surgical management
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... normal, further evaluation ... elevated, HFE gene testing ... A liver biopsy can ... #diagnosis #management
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Diagnosis and Management Summary

WHAT?
 • Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common systemic inflammatory
Diagnosis and Management ... commonly describe difficulty ... • An evaluation ... Also consider an evaluation ... PMR #Diagnosis #Management