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Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Additional laboratory tests ... chronic kidney tests ... Test for celiac ... Non-invasive testing ... workup #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

 • Paresthesia of 5th and medial half of 4th
Paresthesia of 5th and medial ... awakening • Medial ... elbow flexion test ... Hypothenar muscle wasting
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
strategy with minimal testing ... cultures, but test ... allergy/ sensitivity testing ... Balloon Expulsion Test ... Diagnosis #workup #gastroenterology
Performing Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) Measurement
Sensitive and Specific + Inexpensive Test for Diagnosing PAD [In Patients
+ Inexpensive Test ... Patient should be resting ... cuff ~2cm above medial ... further diagnostic testing ... of PAD, further testing
Disseminated Gonococcal Infection - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Bacteremic spread of the Gram-negative diplococci Neisseria gonorrhoeae. History
susceptibility testing ... the preferred test ... • Laboratory testing ... the workup • Test ... wrists, ankles • Axial
Helicobacter Pylori (H. pylori) Infection - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook
Presentation: Dyspepsia / Peptic Ulcer
Ag, Urea Breath Testing ... hold 2w before testing ... Ag, Urea Breath Test ... quadrupletherapy #gastroenterology
Acromegaly Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Adults – enlarged facial or acral features, abnormal musculoskeletal growth
Acromegaly Testing ... INDICATIONS FOR TESTING ... Adults – enlarged facial ... linear growth Tests ... Glucose Tolerance Test
Thumb CMC Axial Grind Test

Testing for osteoarthritis of the thumb at the trapezium metacarpal joint is
Thumb CMC Axial ... Grind Test Testing ... grind test. ... is a positive test ... #Grind #Test #Hand
Thumb CMC Axial Grind Test

Testing for osteoarthritis of the thumb at the trapezium metacarpal joint is
Thumb CMC Axial ... Grind Test Testing ... grind test. ... is a positive test ... #Grind #Test #Hand
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 • More
edema, muscle wasting ... minutes to 1hr after eating ... Hyperinsulinemic Post-prandial ... TypicallySilent via Emory Gastroenterology ... gastric #bypass #gastroenterology