Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 β€’ Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
immunochemical test ... indications other than CRC ... Does not change management ... to unnecessary testing ... #OccultBlood #Testing
Antenatal Visits - Testing and Schedule
At Every Visit:	
 β€’ Gestational Age	
 β€’ BP
 β€’ Maternal Weight
Blood Work 1: β€’ CBC ... Stillbirth GDM Management ... Glucose Challenge Test ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... #Schedule #Screening
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 β€’ Renal parenchymal disease
Diagnosis and Screening ... Testing Common ... β€’ Hyperthyroidism ... Diagnosis #Causes #Screening ... #Workup #table
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 β€’ FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Colorectal Cancer Screening ... tests: β€’ FIT: ... Cancer #colon #Screening ... #table #management ... #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 #
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 β€’ Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... β€’ Consider CBC ... renal function test ... and toxicology screening ... pediatrics #peds #algorithm
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