9 results
The following graph was prepared based on the latest information on Testing for the Diagnosis of
information on Testing ... HIV infection (aka ... InfectiousDiseases #HIVAIDS #Testing ... #Windows #Screening ... #Antibody #Detection
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... recommended for routine screening ... ANA - Screen for ... #glomerular #testing ... nephrotic #nephritic #nephrology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
cough GERD: Testing ... pH monitoring are ... Weight loss Screening ... • Male sex • Age ... diagnosis #management #Gastroenterology
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... recommended for routine screening ... and specific for detection ... diagnosis #initial #testing ... #nephrology #nephrotic
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... suggested initial screening ... elevated, HFE gene testing ... All patients who are ... management #hepatology #gastroenterology
Strategies to Improve Quality of Screening and Surveillance Colonoscopy - AGA Guidelines

1. Adequate bowel preparation.
2. Use
Improve Quality of Screening ... Colonoscopy - AGA ... Bowel prep instructions ... #quality #AGA # ... Guidelines #management #gastroenterology
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
at autopsy • Age ... incidentaloma/periodic screening ... resistance, impaired fasting ... laparoscopic tumor resection ... Open surgical resection
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
ACA Colorectal Cancer ... Screening Guidelines ... Colonoscopy: 100% detection ... table #management #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing #
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Epidemiology: 10 cases per ... Achalasia: Testing ... loss (>6.8 kg) • Age ... pressure (eg, injection ... management #treatment #gastroenterology