13 results
USMLE Epidemiology and Biostatistics Summary
Meta-Analysis: pools data from several studies (greater power), limited by quality/bias of
who test positive ... are TN. ... are TP. ... increase power) Selection ... Lead-time bias: early detection
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Summary table of ... reaction, Haemolytic disease ... dermatitis, Tuberculin test ... , Graft rejection ... types #allergy #table
Additional Modalities for Workup of GI Bleed (Other than EGD + Colonoscopy)

Pill endoscopy
 • Able to
sensitivity for detection ... most small-bowel diseases ... inflammatory bowel disease ... GIBleed #management #gastroenterology ... #table #imaging
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... post Caesarean section ... . heparin) • Pre-existing ... von Willebrand's disease ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm ... NRH & Heme eval. re ... ileal Crohn's/resection ... fatigue despite disease ... modifications Algorithm
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Cancer Screening Tests ... Colonoscopy: 100% detection ... CAllamneni via Emory Gastroenterology ... #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
for glomerular disease ... chains, which are ... and specific for detection ... C3, C4 - Test for ... of glomerular disease
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
for glomerular disease ... . 5) C3, C4 - Test ... and specific for detection ... of glomerular disease ... #glomerular #disease
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
Cancer Screening Tests ... Stool/blood-based tests ... Colonoscopy: 100% detection ... #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... initial screening test ... All patients who are ... causes of liver disease ... management #hepatology #gastroenterology