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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 lesions ... #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing #Indications
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
for Colorectal Cancer ... sensitivity for flat lesions ... #Colorectal #Cancer ... #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
associated with cancers ... classic targetoid lesions ... idiopathic, and medications ... PrathitKulkarni #Erythemas #comparison ... #table #differential
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... + Coma → high concern ... normal in sleep; indicators ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
very remarkable w/differential ... the “Chewing gum test ... required due to skip lesions ... them, but urgent rheumatology ... #GiantCell #arteritis
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Cortisol+ACTH stim test ... only if no clear cause ... Elimination (see Table ... • K-Binding Resins ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology