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Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Algorithm • 40- ... Pearls: • IDA ... differentiate IDA ... modifications Algorithm ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Colitis - Management Algorithm ... ↑ induction & maintenance ... with long-term dosing ... consider decreased dosing ... #treatment #IBD
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Isospora belli Infection in HIV-AIDS
Treating Isospora belli Infection
General Management Considerations:
 • Fluid
IDSA Recommendations ... mg) PO (or IV) BID ... days Chronic Maintenance ... Discontinuation of Chronic Maintenance ... IsosporaBelli #IDSA
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Penicillium marneffei Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing 1st Episode of Penicilliosis (Primary
IDSA Recommendations ... itraconazolea 200 mg PO BID ... followed by chronic maintenance ... Penicilliosis #IDSA
Buprenorphine Initiation for the Uninitiated
1) WAIT FOR MODERATE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS
 - Precipitated withdrawal can be caused
begin initiation during ... Pro tip: Rx 8mg BID ... day, start 8mg BID ... buprenorphine daily for maintenance
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Risk factors: Previous acute enteric infection, Female
Bowel Syndrome (IBS ... and Management Algorithm ... depression, Poor coping ... Pregabalin #IBS ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
Complex Perianal Fistulas and Crohn's Disease - Management Algorithm
Factors for Operative Strategy
  • Fistula Classification
Disease - Management Algorithm ... response to standard dosing ... perianal disease Algorithm ... Crohns #Disease #IBD ... #algorithm #management
Alcohol Use Disorder - Maintenance Treatment
Naltrexone (first line) - First line for most people without contraindications
Use Disorder - Maintenance ... contraindications - Dosing ... : Goal 150 mg BID ... liver disease - Dosing ... Use #Disorder #Maintenance
Ulcerative Proctitis
Proctitis:
 • Affects 1/3 patients
 • Predictors of extension:
     - Disease
Alternative Dx: IBS ... effective for maintenance ... Ulcerative #Proctitis #IBD ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Histoplasma Capsulatum Infections in HIV-AIDS
Indications for Initiating Primary Prophylaxis:
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IDSA Recommendations ... clinically improved Maintenance ... for 3 days, then BID ... Histoplasmosis #IDSA