Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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An evidence-based algorithm to guide the use of MRSA coverage (in community acquired pneumonia) is shown
evidence-based algorithm ... ongoing, thoughtful evaluation ... #Indications #Pneumonia ... #Algorithm #CAP ... Community #Acquired #Management
Algorithm for the Evaluation of CARP Pouchitis and Pouch Disorders - Recurrent Pouchitis on Pouchoscopy &
Evaluation of CARP ... Pouchoscopy & Histology CARP ... Pouch Complex Evacuation ... Waseem_AhmedMD #CARP ... #IBD #gastroenterology
UCSF COVID-19 Adult Clinical Evaluation Guide - Updated April 10 2020

Clinical Presentation
β€’ Fever: hospitalized pts but
Taste or smell disorder ... incr in 4-35% β€’ CRP ... inflammatory markers (CRP ... Guide #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Protocol #SARSCoV2
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
What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 β€’ Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
used to smear on card ... inpatient setting) for indications ... for GIB/anemia evaluation ... esophagitis, gastritis, IBD ... Does not change management
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 β€’ Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
gastric acidity, medications ... dysfunction, and/or disorders ... 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
limiting self-care ... indicated Diagnostic Evaluation ... , TSH, ESR, CRP ... Colitis #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm #IBD