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Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Algorithm • 40- ... Pearls: • IDA ... NRH & Heme eval. re ... differentiate IDA ... ileal Crohn's/resection
Esophageal Crohn's Disease Management Algorithm

Assess for Active Symptoms and for Stricturing/Fistulizing Disease
Stricturing DX:
 • Bx r/o
Disease Management Algorithm ... Self-dilation • Injection ... EGD w/ Fibrin Injection ... Esophagectomy Algorithm ... #treatment #IBD
IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
IDSA Algorithm for ... erysipelas with no focus ... oral antibiotic treatment ... #SSTIs #Algorithm ... infections #cellulitis #idsa
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Colitis - Management Algorithm ... : diet rich in pre ... 5-ASA brands Algorithm ... Mild #Moderate #Algorithm ... #treatment #IBD
Orofacial Granulomatosis - Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Idiopathic OFG: isolated swelling of the lips, BX+ non-caseating granuloma
Melkersson-Rosenthal
and Management Algorithm ... Mouthwash • Lidocaine pre-meals ... oral manif. of IBD ... Resolve w Rx of IBD ... #treatment
Relapsing Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Loss of Response:
 • (Re)consult Colorectal Surgery
 • Assess
Colitis - Management Algorithm ... Response: • (Re ... up • Surgery ≠ Treatment ... UC #Management #Algorithm ... #IBD #Treatment
Constipation Management Algorithm
What do you mean by constipation?
 - Infrequent bowel movements, difficult defecation or both?
Constipation Management Algorithm ... bowel movements per ... defecation suggests IBS-C ... Constipation #Management #Algorithm ... gastroenterology #treatment
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
Pruritus Treatment ... Algorithm for Hemodialysis ... cream (NOT lotion) BID ... #Pruritus #Treatment ... #Algorithm #Hemodialysis
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mucosal Candidiasis in HIV-AIDS
Oropharyngeal Candidiasis: Initial Episodes (Duration of Therapy: 7–14 days)
Preferred
IDSA Recommendations ... suspension 400 mg PO BID ... Systemic antifungals are ... for effective treatment ... candida #mucosal #IDSA
Triptan Selection - Migraine Management
Choosing triptans:
 • Reponse to given triptan do not predict to others
Triptan Selection ... Use < 10 times per ... naproxen 500mg bid ... Migraine #Management #treatment ... #pharmacology #selection