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Functional GI Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background:
 • 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
Functional GI Disorders ... in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... correlation of lBS-type ... #IBS #IBDAlgorithm ... #IBD #Algorithm
Hematology Algorithms 

Anemia is described as a reduction in the proportion of the red blood cells.
Hematology Algorithms ... Anemia is described ... categorized as a central type ... or a peripheral type ... that involves disorders
USMLE Epidemiology and Biostatistics Summary
Meta-Analysis: pools data from several studies (greater power), limited by quality/bias of
Epidemiology and Biostatistics ... Specificity (rule ... measurements Type ... when it’s true Type ... ; knowledge of disorder
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Tests for All Types ... arthritis (RA) is ... testing has higher specificity ... the presence of anemia ... metabolic or endocrine disorders
Elevated Globulin - Protein Gap (Total Protein - Albumin > 4)

Work-up of an Elevated Globulin Gap:
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in evaluation is ... Connective tissue disorders ... Thalassemia, Sickle cell anemia ... Comment on type ... heavy/light chain specificity