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Comparison of anti-diabetic or anti-hyperglycemic agents

There are numerous anti-hyperglycemic agents available to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Each class of medications ... own benefits and risks ... the hypoglycemia risk ... pharmacotherapy #table ... comparison #management #medications
Who to test for BRCA 1/2?
Female Breast Cancer:
 • ≤ 45-50 years at diagnosis
 • Triple
cancers in this table ... Jewish or other risk ... factors in this table ... /2 >5% (as per risk ... #indications #oncology
Effective radiation dose in adults - Following are comparisons of effective radiation dose in adults with
#PatientInfo #Radiology ... Nuclear #Comparison #Table ... #Risks
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk ... any modifiable risk ... - Allergies to medications ... surgery Stress Testing ... preoperative stress testing
What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 • Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
Fecal Occult Blood Testing ... cancer in average risk ... ) for indications ... cirrhosis - Medications ... to unnecessary testing
Inpatient Cath Lab Indications
Cath Lab ASAP:
STEMI
NSTEMI:
1. Unstable/cardiogenic shock
2. Severe LV dysfunction or
3. Recurrent/persistent rest angina despite
Inpatient Cath Lab Indications ... or high (5-7) risk ... TIMI low (1-2) risk ... Rx: NSTEMI/UA: stable ... TIMI low (1-2) risk
Estimated Medical Radiation Doses for 5 Year-Old Child

3-view ankle	0.0015 mSv	1/14th CXRs
2-view chest	0.02 mSv	1 CXRs
Anteroposterior and lateral
Pediatrics 2008 #PatientInfo ... Nuclear #Comparison #Table ... #Risks #Testing
Stool Cultures - Indications in Diarrhea
Patient Categories to Order Stool Cultures On:
 • Persisting 1 week
Stool Cultures - Indications ... hospitalization) • High risk ... Stool #Cultures #Indications ... #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Nutrient Deficiencies and Supplementation Post Gastric Bypass Surgery
Nutrient Deficiencies:
 • Most frequent in the malabsorptive surgeries
are rare High-risk ... inappropriate eating ... Bone densitometry testing ... TypicallySilent via Emory Gastroenterology ... Surgery #bariatric #gastroenterology
Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection

** Editor Note (from ophthalmology MD input) - Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine
, may consider risks ... /benefits in setting ... smfarmhosp_smfh #Drugs #Medications ... #Pharmacology #Table