5 results
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup and Management ... Algorithm in Transplant ... medications *Reduce dose ... PTLD, GVHD or IBD ... #diagnosis #differential
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Ulcerative Colitis - Management ... divided in 2-3 doses ... placebo • Potential GI ... with long-term dosing ... #treatment #IBD
HBV Reactivation Risk in IBD on Immunosuppression Algorithm
Risk of Reactivation
High Risk: >10% Risk
 • HBsAg+ /
Reactivation Risk in IBD ... Immunosuppression Algorithm ... after d/c PPx Algorithm ... Reactivation #risk #IBD ... #diagnosis #management
Thiopurines in IBD
Indications:
 • Steroid-sparing agents indicated for maintenance of remission in UC and CD
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Thiopurines in IBD ... Steroid-sparing agents ... changes/allopurinol addition ... GI intolerance. ... #BowelDisease #Management
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Non-Variceal Upper GI ... a/w adverse CP events ... Infusion = 40mg IV BID ... Summary #Endoscopy #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm