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Algorithm for the diagnosis of chronic diarrhea.
It is usually impractical to test and treat the many
Algorithm for the ... impractical to test ... many possible causes ... pick specific tests ... Chronic #Diarrhea #Algorithm
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Performance Characteristics ... Cancer Screening Tests ... Stool/blood-based tests ... comparison #table #management ... #Testing
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
Family History Performance ... Cancer Screening Tests ... Stool/blood-based tests ... comparison #table #management ... #Testing #Indications
Newer Syphilis Reverse Algorithm 

The advent of newer, faster 
treponemal antibody tests have 
allowed high-throughput of
Syphilis Reverse Algorithm ... first step in the algorithm ... of inflammation caused ... Syphilis #Reverse #Algorithm ... #Testing #Diagnosis
Antenatal Visits - Testing and Schedule
At Every Visit:	
 • Gestational Age	
 • BP
 • Maternal Weight
Antenatal Visits - Testing ... Blood Work 1: • CBC ... Stillbirth GDM Management ... Glucose Challenge Test ... Glucose Tolerance Test
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Causes of Thrombocytopenia ... decreased PLT count: CBC ... smear, HIV/HCV testing ... K), H. pylori test ... thyroid function test
What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 • Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
Fecal Occult Blood Testing ... immunochemical test ... indications other than CRC ... Does not change management ... to unnecessary testing
Management Algorithm for Confusion
- Substrate verification, glucose, oxygen checks
- Toxidrome present
- Focal findings on neurologic examination
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Management Algorithm ... criteria - ED testing ... examination, basic (CBC ... AlteredMentalStatus #Delirium #Management ... #Algorithm
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
aldosterone - Low in cases ... production • CRH ... deficiency of CRH ... disorder, the CRH ... laboratory #diagnosis #testing
Invasive Candidiasis (IC)

Diagnosis:
Culture:
 • Gold standard, but Slow (~2-3 days), 50% sensitivity
 • Blood Sample
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Non-culture-based tests ... • Molecular Tests ... susceptibility testing ... Additional management ... Funduscopic Exam • CVC