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Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
sphincter to relax EGD ... evaluated with CT, endoscopy ... , or endoscopic ... myotomy, or peroral endoscopic ... #treatment #gastroenterology
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Endoscopy (ASGE 2015) 

Give Antibiotics: 
 - PEG tube placement (or PEG-J)
Prophylaxis for Endoscopy ... #Prophylaxis #Endoscopy ... #EGD #Indications ... #Gastroenterology ... #Management
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Cytomegalovirus Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing CMV Disease:
 • CMV end-organ disease is best
Disease: • CMV ... end-organ disease ... ., concomitant medications ... The ganciclovir ocular ... #pharmacology
Treatment Options for Helicobacter Pylori and Peptic Ulcer Disease

Active Helicobacter pylori—associated ulcer
1. Treat with anti—H pylori
and Peptic Ulcer Disease ... antigen test, or endoscopy ... Helicobacter #HPylori #PepticUlcerDisease ... #Management #Pharmacology ... #Medications