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Central line myth #2: location, location, location 

By far the best data we have to guide
have to guide management ... of complication are ... pubmed/26398070 #EBM ... #RCT #Central # ... Sites #Infections #Selection
PDE5 inhibitors are usually the drugs of first choice for erectile dysfunction.

PDE5 inhibitors enhance an erection that is
PDE5 inhibitors are ... inhibitors enhance an erection ... stimulation and mental ... #pharmacology #comparison ... dosing #drugs #table
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 ... modifications Algorithm ... #diagnosis #management
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
incidentaloma/periodic screening ... resistance, impaired fasting ... - First, a non-selective ... laparoscopic tumor resection ... Open surgical resection
Interventional bronchoscopic and surgical treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Overview of various therapies used
long-term outcomes or comparison ... EBV: endobronchial ... some but not all centres ... #Management #AdvancedCOPD ... VolumeReduction #Bullectomy #Algorithm
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
Diagnosis and Management ... GHRH release, central ... • Pituitary testing ... MRI+contrast Management ... Transsphenoidal surgical resection
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Colorectal Cancer Screening ... Colonoscopy: 100% detection ... #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
Colorectal Cancer Screening ... Colonoscopy: 100% detection ... Indications #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
USMLE Epidemiology and Biostatistics Summary
Meta-Analysis: pools data from several studies (greater power), limited by quality/bias of
cause-effect Case Control ... Sensitivity (rule out – screening ... probability of getting ... increase power) Selection ... Lead-time bias: early detection
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Fluid Tolerance Testing ... BIOREACTANCE/NICOM: Detection ... Responsiveness #Tolerance #testing ... #criticalcare #comparison ... #challenges #management