Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Syncope Diagnostic Testing and Evaluation: Cost Effectiveness
Frequency obtained - Abnormal findings - Helped determine etiology of
Syncope Diagnostic Testing ... and Evaluation: ... diagnosis #workup #testing ... Effectiveness #table ... #comparison
What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 β€’ Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
immunochemical test ... for GIB/anemia evaluation ... Does not change management ... to unnecessary testing ... #OccultBlood #Testing
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
initially requires an evaluation ... bronchodilator test ... summary of the differential ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Differences #Algorithm
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 β€’ Renal parenchymal disease
Hypertension - Differential ... Diagnosis and Screening ... Testing Common ... #Hypertension #Differential ... #Workup #table
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 ... Ova and Parasite evaluation ... Breath test for ... #diagnosis #differential
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management Algorithm for patients with Stable Angina

Stress Test -> ? +moderate or severe
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management ... Algorithm for patients ... Stress Test ... syndrome (ACS) evaluation ... #Algorithm #Cardiology
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Insufficiency - Algorithm ... Step 1) Screening ... require Cosyntropin testing ... Step 3) Differentiate ... Insufficiency #Algorithm
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 β€’ FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Colorectal Cancer Screening ... 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
Colorectal Cancer Screening ... Colorectal Cancer Screening ... #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing #
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection and Disease in HIV-AIDS
Treating LTBI (to prevent TB disease)
Indications:
Indications: β€’ (+) screening ... test for LTBI, ... regardless of screening ... Please refer to the table ... Prevention #Treatment #management