Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Ulcerative Colitis vs Crohn's Disease - IBD Comparison Table
Ulcerative Collitis
 - Location
Crohn's Disease - IBD ... Comparison Table ... diseased and normal colon ... #Comparison #Table ... #UC
Relapsing Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Loss of Response:
 β€’ (Re)consult Colorectal Surgery
 β€’ Assess
Ulcerative Colitis - Management ... surgery: Fulminant UC ... Multidisciplinary Meeting ... #Management #Algorithm ... #IBD #Treatment
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 β€’ Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 β€’ 2g/day divided in 2-3
Ulcerative Colitis - Management ... Budesonide and UC ... delivery to the colon ... #Management #Mild ... #treatment #IBD
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 β€’ FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
lesions or SSLs β€’ Colon ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... 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
lesions or SSLs β€’ Colon ... Colorectal #Cancer #colon ... Indications #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
Diets and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Diet affects IBD by 3 mechanisms
1. Microbiome ( ↓ diversity)
2. Mucosal
Bowel Disease (IBD ... diet therapy CD > UC ... balanced, nutritious Table ... #Nutrition #comparison ... #table #management