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Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Gastrointestinal ... Test for celiac ... change medical management ... Deficiency #Anemia #Gastrointestinal ... workup #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Lower GI Bleed - Management ... upper GI bleed) vs Stable ... LGIB #GIBleed #management ... #Algorithm #gastrointestinal ... #gastroenterology
Functional GI Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background:
 • 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
Functional #GI #Gastrointestinal ... Disorders #IBS #IBDAlgorithm ... IBD #Algorithm #gastroenterology ... #management #treatment
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Cancer Screening Tests ... Stool/blood-based tests ... CAllamneni via Emory Gastroenterology ... #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
Cancer Screening Tests ... Stool/blood-based tests ... #Indications #Tests ... #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology