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Perianal Crohn's Disease - IBD Algorithm

 • 5-40% w perianal fistula
 • ↑ risk if colonic
Perianal Crohn's Disease ... - IBD Algorithm ... fistula • ↑ risk ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology ... #management #treatment
Dual Targeted Therapy (DTT) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Indication for DTT:
 • Refractory
 • Failed multiple
Indication for ... Severe/Extensive Disease ... • Concurrent EIM ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology ... #management
C.diff - Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Clinical Presentation + Progression:
Diagnosis and Management ... Acute Diarrhea (>3 BM ... ) • ↑Risk: clindamycin ... Lowest Risk: Tetracyclines ... #IDSA #gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ... : Testing EGD indications ... three or more risk ... #diagnosis #management ... #Gastroenterology
A quick infographic on various pearls about atopic dermatitis, a disease with an increasing burden on
about possible risk ... factors, management ... #management #medications ... #causes #atopy ... Petersen EBM, Skov
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Endoscopy (ASGE 2015) 

Give Antibiotics: 
 - PEG tube placement (or PEG-J)
infection and high risk ... congenital heart disease ... Endoscopy #EGD #Indications ... #Gastroenterology ... #Management
Probiotics Guidelines
Adults with C difficile infection
 • Recommendation: Only in the context of a clinical trial
on antibiotic treatment ... Children with Crohn's disease ... #indications #recommendations ... #management #evidence ... #ebm
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Histoplasma Capsulatum Infections in HIV-AIDS
Indications for Initiating Primary Prophylaxis:
 •
mm3 and at high risk ... Severe Disseminated Disease ... for 3 days, then BID ... IDSA #Prevention #Treatment ... #management #opportunistic
Thiopurines in IBD
Indications:
 • Steroid-sparing agents indicated for maintenance of remission in UC and CD
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Thiopurines in IBD ... Indications: ... #Thiopurines #IBD ... #BowelDisease #Management ... #Treatment