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Infliximab Loss-of Response (LOR) in Ulcerative Colitis

by Dr. Waseem Ahmed @Waseem_AhmedMD

#LOR #Infliximab #algorithm #Ulcerative #Colitis #UC
Loss-of Response (LOR ... ) in Ulcerative ... Waseem_AhmedMD #LOR ... #Infliximab #algorithm ... #UC #IBD
Relapsing Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Loss of Response:
 • (Re)consult Colorectal Surgery
 • Assess
Relapsing Acute Severe Ulcerative ... Adherence • Assess Disease ... surgery: Fulminant UC ... • If Hesitant for ... #Algorithm #IBD
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Ulcerative Colitis ... - Management Algorithm ... Budesonide and UC ... dosing if liver disease ... #IBD
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Fatigue and IBD ... Prevalence Crohn's > UC ... Anemia and IBD ... IDA and active IBD ... /other causes
Dual Targeted Therapy (DTT) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Indication for DTT:
 • Refractory
 • Failed multiple
Therapy (DTT) in IBD ... - IBD Algorithm ... Severe/Extensive Disease ... Targeted #Therapy #IBDAlgorithm ... #IBD #Algorithm
Persistent UC Symptoms Despite 5-ASA Therapies
 • Assess for Drug Adherence
 • Disease Activity Assessment (bloody
Drug Adherence • Disease ... Infection, Cdiff Mild ... JAK Inhibitor Algorithm ... Waseem_AhmedMD #Ulcerative ... Treatment #Management #Algorithm
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Spurious:
 • Artifact (redo CBC)
Autonomous:
 • Essential thrombocytosis
 • Polycythemia
Causes of Thrombocytosis ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Inflammatory: • IBD ... disorders • Celiac disease ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Elevated Amylase (Hyperamylasemia)- Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pancreatic causes:
 - Pancreatic cancer
 - Complications pancreatitis: eg pseudocyst
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pancreatic causes ... sulindac - Active IBID ... , ulcerative colitis ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Iron Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Blood loss: GI (cancer, ulcer, IBD), GU
Causes of Iron Deficiency ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... cancer, ulcer, IBD ... Chronic kidney disease ... #Fe #algorithm
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
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- Diagnosis Algorithm ... without discernable cause ... Differential for ... Inflammatory (IBD ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm