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Jaundice Evaluation Algorithm #Diagnosis #Management #EM #IM #GI #Jaundice #Hyperbilirubinemia #Workup #Evaluation #Differential #Algorithm #Direct #Indirect
Jaundice Evaluation ... Algorithm #Diagnosis #Management ... #EM #IM #GI #Jaundice ... Differential #Algorithm #Direct ... #Unconjugated #Ddxof
Patient risk stratification algorithm for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis.

Currently, edoxaban and rivaroxaban are the only
rivaroxaban are the only direct-acting ... pulmonary embolism; GI ... filtration rate; DOAC = direct-acting ... Anticoagulation #Management ... #Hematology #Oncology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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neuropathy - GI ... < 30 years - Aorta ... branches • GCA: - Aorta ... pattern: antibodies directed ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology
Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis: Treatment Options Based on Severity of the Disease
Mild:
 • Trial of PPI
 • Trial
• Elemental diet ... strictures Severe + Concern ... for HES: • Hematology ... consult for evaluation ... Gastroenteritis #Treatment #management
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
Primary Syphilis • Direct ... The entire GI tract ... ascending thoracic aorta ... resulting in a dilated aorta ... stages #diagnosis #management
What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 • Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
for colorectal cancer ... for GIB/anemia evaluation ... anticoagulants - Diet ... Does not change management ... Massachusetts GI
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic inflammatory vasculitis ... those coming off aorta ... Start steroids if concern ... them, but urgent rheumatology ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Management