6 results
Interventional bronchoscopic and surgical treatments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Overview of various therapies used
bronchoscopic lung ... outcomes or comparison ... EBV: endobronchial ... #Management #AdvancedCOPD ... VolumeReduction #Bullectomy #Algorithm
Post-Transplantation Lymphoproliferative Disorders (PTLD)
Definition: Lymphoid and/or plasmacytic proliferations that occur as a result of immunosuppression in
immunosuppression in the setting ... higher incidence in lung ... liver>kidney), EBV ... viral load, signs ... oncology #diagnosis #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... unless prior heart/lung ... surgery Stress Testing ... preoperative stress testing ... medical and surgical management
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
sensitivity for distal ... CRC, Long term ... Screening #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
sensitivity for distal ... CRC, Long term ... Indications #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
Overview of antifungal agents benefits, weaknesses, and adverse effects in the treatment of Coccidioidomycosis.
Fluconazole - Low
skin reactions, visual ... hallucinations, rashes/long-term ... #valleyfever #management ... #antifungals #comparison ... #table #pharmacology