Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Dual Targeted Therapy (DTT) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Indication for DTT:
 β€’ Refractory
 β€’ Failed multiple
- IBD Algorithm ... Indication for ... Targeted #Therapy #IBDAlgorithm ... #IBD #Algorithm ... gastroenterology #management
Thiopurine De-escalation and IBD - Management Algorithm
IBD Patient on Thiopurine Interested in Discontinuing Thiopurine
Assess Disease Activity:
- Management Algorithm ... Imaging/VCE, FCP, CRP ... Remission > 12mo - Indication ... #algorithm #management ... gastroenterology #indications
An evidence-based algorithm to guide the use of MRSA coverage (in community acquired pneumonia) is shown
evidence-based algorithm ... ongoing, thoughtful evaluation ... MRSA #Coverage #Indications ... #CAP #Community ... #Acquired #Management
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 ... Adjust IS medications ... PTLD, GVHD or IBD
IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
IDSA Algorithm for ... the Management ... approved for this indication ... #SSTIs #Algorithm ... #Management #skin
What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 β€’ Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
inpatient setting) for indications ... for GIB/anemia evaluation ... esophagitis, gastritis, IBD ... Does not change management ... and can lead to
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 β€’ Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
gastric acidity, medications ... papillae of tongue), abd ... diarrhea related to IBD ... total body stores Evaluation ... Deficiency #diagnosis #management
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Mediated Colitis
Grade of Disease Severity:
 β€’ G1: Increase < 4 BMs/day over baseline; mild
indicated Diagnostic Evaluation ... β€’ Labs: CBC, CMP ... , TSH, ESR, CRP ... Colitis #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm #IBD