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Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Cushing Syndrome Testing ... Algorithm INDICATIONS ... FOR TESTING: • ... dexamethasone suppression test ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
sensitivity for flat ... #Screening #Indications ... table #management #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing # ... Indications
Dual Targeted Therapy (DTT) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Indication for DTT:
 • Refractory
 • Failed multiple
) in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... Indication for ... Targeted #Therapy #IBDAlgorithm ... #IBD #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology
Celiac Disease Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:  Nonspecific symptoms (iron-deficiency anemia, failure to thrive, fever, skin
Celiac Disease Testing ... Algorithm INDICATIONS ... and weight loss) Tests ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
Acromegaly Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Adults – enlarged facial or acral features, abnormal musculoskeletal growth
Acromegaly Testing ... Algorithm INDICATIONS ... FOR TESTING: • ... linear growth Tests ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

IUS Pros (+): no radiation, cost-effective, real-time data, well
) in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... good for SB and colon ... Ultrasound #IUS #IBD #Algorithm ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... POCUS #gastroenterology
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
and Management Algorithm ... Microbiologic-Testing ... Breath test for ... Adjust IS medications ... Workup #Management #Algorithm
Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

 • 2-3x risk VTE vs non-IBD
 • VTE/AT
) in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... /AT risk ∝ IBD flare ... Thromboembolism #VTE #IBDAlgorithm ... #IBD #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology
Modified Hyponatremia Algorithm
Hypertonic Hyponatremia: Hyperglycemia, Mannitol, Urologic irrigants
Hypotonic Hyponatremia: 
 • ADH ON (UOsm > 100):
Modified Hyponatremia Algorithm ... > 30): SIADH, Medications ... Cerebral salt wasting ... polydipsia, Low solute ... #Hyponatremia #Algorithm
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
sensitivity for flat ... lesions or SSLs • Colon ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... table #management #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing