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The following graph was prepared based on the latest information on Testing for the Diagnosis of
information on Testing ... HIV infection (aka ... PCR test has a high ... InfectiousDiseases #HIVAIDS #Testing ... Screening #Antibody #Detection
Strategies to Improve Quality of Screening and Surveillance Colonoscopy - AGA Guidelines

1. Adequate bowel preparation.
2. Use
Bowel prep instructions ... increase polyp detection ... Goal adenoma detection ... for endoscopic resection ... Guidelines #management #gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
cough GERD: Testing ... pH monitoring are ... • Male sex • Age ... Failure of optimal therapy ... diagnosis #management #Gastroenterology
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... SPEP+free light ... and specific for detection ... ANA - Screen for ... #glomerular #testing
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
at autopsy • Age ... , papilledema, weight ... laparoscopic tumor resection ... Open surgical resection ... pheochromocytoma: MIBG therapy
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... 6) SPEP+free light ... and specific for detection ... glomerular disease. 8) ANA ... diagnosis #initial #testing
6/02/2022 UPDATE: This assay is designed to detect non-variola orthopoxviruses, including monkeypox virus. It is not
should use this algorithm ... Although electron ... microscopy and antibody detection ... these assays alone are ... Negative Staining Electron
Management of Anthracyclines and HER2 Antagonist Cardiotoxicity
Anthracyclines cause cardiomyopathy:
 ✖ Reduction in left ventricular ejection fraction
left ventricular ejection ... to HER2 agents are ... ✔ Identify high-risk ... patients: Age > ... strain for early detection
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 ... the first-line therapy ... management #treatment #gastroenterology