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Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
respectively Screening ... - CCP antibody testing ... Screening Tests ... Screening Tests ... years with neck, chest
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Diagnosis and Screening ... Testing Common ... disease - Renal ultrasound ... Duplex Doppler ultrasound ... Diagnosis #Causes #Screening
A decision aid for people considering lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography
 
The USPSTF recommends
considering lung cancer screening ... cancer (diagnostic testing ... test but does not ... is removed to test ... #Criteria #ChestCT
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
liver function tests ... of liver blood tests ... decision for repeat testing ... mellitus; USS, ultrasound ... Abnormal #Algorithm #Hepatology
A decision aid for people considering lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography
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The USPSTF
considering lung cancer screening ... cancer (diagnostic testing ... test but does not ... is removed to test ... #Criteria #ChestCT
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
suggested initial screening ... test should be ... elevated, HFE gene testing ... should undergo screening ... diagnosis #management #hepatology
Nutrition in Cirrhosis: Dos and Don’ts
Screening:
 • Patients at risk for RFH-Nutritional Prioritizing Tool
 • Low
Dos and Don’ts Screening ... Analysis, muscle ultrasound ... function (Handgrip test ... (avoiding long fasting ... diet #management #hepatology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
occurring in the setting ... IPVDs Diagnostic Testing ... Non-invasive initial screening ... 10 minutes of rest ... management #treatment #hepatology
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Colorectal Cancer Screening ... tests: • FIT: ... Gastroenterology and Hepatology ... Cancer #colon #Screening ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
GRACE-1 Guidelines for Adult Patients with Recurrent Low-Risk Chest Pain

1) Pain > 3 hours - A
Recurrent Low-Risk Chest ... Normal stress test ... Repeat stress testing ... recurrent, low-risk chest ... Depression and anxiety screening