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6/02/2022 UPDATE: This assay is designed to detect non-variola orthopoxviruses, including monkeypox virus. It is not
should use this algorithm ... See table below ... Although electron ... microscopy and antibody detection ... Negative Staining Electron
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Summary table of ... Allergen-specific lgE causes ... Tuberculin test, Graft rejection ... types #allergy #table ... classification #comparison
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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extrapulmonary cases ... pulmonary TB PE ... decreased reflexes Pathophysiology ... excisional biopsy - Detection ... intervention CMC
USMLE Epidemiology and Biostatistics Summary
Meta-Analysis: pools data from several studies (greater power), limited by quality/bias of
probability of getting ... increase power) Selection ... Lead-time bias: early detection ... but not on the causal ... Biostatistics #formulas
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
malignancy Pathophysiology ... • Pituitary testing ... Transsphenoidal surgical resection ... or refractory cases ... Endocrinology #Treatment #Pathophysiology
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
specificity for CRC ... Colonoscopy: 100% detection ... Screening #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... #Testing
Enteral Feed Formula Selection Guide

A basic guide on how to choose which enteral feed formulations and
Enteral Feed Formula ... Selection Guide ... Osmolar load can cause ... #Formulations #Comparison ... #Table #Pharmacology
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
specificity for CRC ... Colonoscopy: 100% detection ... Indications #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... #Testing #Indications
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Fluid Tolerance Testing ... using proprietary formulas ... BIOREACTANCE/NICOM: Detection ... cardiac output causes ... #criticalcare #comparison