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Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis: Treatment Options Based on Severity of the Disease
Mild:
 • Trial of PPI
 • Trial
Severity of the Disease ... strictures Severe + Concern ... for HES: • Hematology ... Gastroenteritis #Treatment #management ... #gastroenterology
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Screening Tests ... Stool/blood-based tests ... Multitarget stool DNA test ... colon #Screening #Tests ... #management #gastroenterology
Nutrition in Cirrhosis: Dos and Don’ts
Screening:
 • Patients at risk for RFH-Nutritional Prioritizing Tool
 • Low
Nutrition in Cirrhosis ... function (Handgrip test ... Prescribe low protein diets ... #diet #management ... #hepatology #pathophysiology
ED Treatment of 
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding 

Hemodynamically unstable 
Resuscitation 
 • ABCs! 
 • Fluids +
coagulopathy Pregnancy test ... Hemodynamically stable ... thromboembolic disease ... , breast cancer, ... Uterine #Bleeding #Management
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
cultures, but test ... red flags - Low chance ... Rule out celiac disease ... Balloon Expulsion Test ... and Hepatology
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
Screening Tests ... Stool/blood-based tests ... Multitarget stool DNA test ... #Indications #Tests ... #management #gastroenterology
What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 • Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
for colorectal cancer ... immunochemical test ... gastritis, IBD, cirrhosis ... anticoagulants - Diet ... Does not change management
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
initial screening test ... Patients with cirrhosis ... causes of liver disease ... algorithm #diagnosis #management ... #hepatology #gastroenterology
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Diagnosis and Management ... Prevalence: At cirrhosis ... over course of disease ... data is limited Diet ... #treatment #hepatology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Diagnosis and Management ... delivery): CHF, cirrhosis ... Cortisol+ACTH stim test ... Elimination (see Table ... acidosis) • Low K diet