Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) vs. Kawasaki Disease CDC Case Definition for MIS-C; • < 21
Kawasaki Disease CDC ... Case Definition ... with fever • Lab ... Positive COVID testin ... MISC #Kawasaki #Comparison
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests Stool/blood-based tests: • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
specificity for CRC ... mortality 26% • CT ... Screening #Tests #comparison ... #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
specificity for CRC ... mortality 26% • CT ... Indications #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... #Testing #Indications
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies Neutropenic fever: - Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
suspected) - CT ... chest; CT abdomen ... rise from last lab ... Treat underlying cause ... radiology for possible stenting
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