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Iron Deficiency Anemia vs Anemia of Chronic Disease - Laboratory Testing

SUMMARY:
 - RDW, FEP, serum iron,
Anemia of Chronic Disease ... - Laboratory Testing ... normal but poor sensitivity ... #Laboratory #Testing ... #Comparison #Table
Commonly Used Diagnostic Tests for Celiac Disease

Tissue transglutaminase (tTG) IgA antibodies
 - Most reliable noninvasive test
test - High sensitivity ... Widely variable sensitivity ... Reflects response to treatment ... #Testing #Laboratory ... Diagnosis #Workup #Table
Diagnostic algorithm for the workup of hypercalcemia. The diagnostic workup for patients presenting with hypercalcemia rests
Diagnostic algorithm ... value of 0.0115, sensitivity ... for correct classification ... Thus, further testing ... #Differential #Algorithm
Invasive Candidiasis (IC)

Diagnosis:
Culture:
 • Gold standard, but Slow (~2-3 days), 50% sensitivity
 • Blood Sample
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2-3 days), 50% sensitivity ... susceptibility testing ... Line Targeted Treatment ... • Infectious Diseases ... candida #auris #treatment
Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection

** Editor Note (from ophthalmology MD input) - Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine
Drugs Used for the Treatment ... HCQ treatment would ... Even with macular disease ... risks/benefits in setting ... #Pharmacology #Table
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
and Bloating - Treatment ... Algorithm Definitions ... Intolerance • Celiac Disease ... Diagnostics and Testing ... Treatment Algorithm
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Algorithm for Chronic ... Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ... obstructive pulmonary disease ... the outpatient setting ... #Algorithm #Management
Algorithm for Treating Constipation in Hospitalized Patients
1. Start with miralax daily, uptitrate to desired BM, consider
Algorithm for Treating ... advanced renal disease ... #Constipation #Algorithm ... #management #treatment
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... caution in pulmonary disease ... caution in pulmonary disease ... #Tachycardia #Treatment ... management #cardiology #algorithm
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Putrid sputum/sour-tasting ... antibiotics once stable ... hemorrhage • Treatment ... shows a small, stable ... several months of treatment