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What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 • Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
(FOBT) • Screening ... as first line screening ... • Recommended screening ... ) for indications ... cirrhosis - Medications
Who to test for BRCA 1/2?
Female Breast Cancer:
 • ≤ 45-50 years at diagnosis
 • Triple
cancers in this table ... factors in this table ... criteria for testing ... #indications #oncology ... Breast #Cancer #screening
gestational diabetes algorithm
#Infant #Diabetic #Mother #Pediatrics #Neonatology #IDM #NICU #OBGYN #Diagnosis #Pathophysiology #Maternal #Complications #Peds #Newborn
OBGYN #Diagnosis #Pathophysiology ... Antenatal #Visits #Testing ... #Schedule #Screening
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
cough GERD: Testing ... EGD indications ... weeks GERD - Testing ... EGD Impedance testing ... Weight loss Screening
Pearls for Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

First-line pharmacotherapies for moderate to severe AUD include naltrexone and
the outpatient setting ... AUD #Therapies #Screening ... #Addiction #Medications
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Diagnosis and Screening ... Testing Common ... Diagnosis #Causes #Screening ... #Workup #table
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Allergies to medications ... Stable patients ... the type of and indication ... surgery Stress Testing ... preoperative stress testing
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
(arrhythmia in setting ... summary #comparison #table ... #pharmacology #indications
Commonly Used Diagnostic Tests for Celiac Disease

Tissue transglutaminase (tTG) IgA antibodies
 - Most reliable noninvasive test
and first-level screening ... Celiac #Disease #Testing ... Diagnosis #Workup #Table
Drugs Used for the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection

** Editor Note (from ophthalmology MD input) - Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine
risks/benefits in setting ... smfarmhosp_smfh #Drugs #Medications ... #Pharmacology #Table