Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 β€’ Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
Fecal Occult Blood Testing ... (FOBT) β€’ Screening ... for colorectal cancer ... esophagitis, gastritis, IBD ... Does not change 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 ... *Especially if concern ... PTLD, GVHD or IBD ... #Algorithm #Transplant
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
ACA Colorectal Cancer ... Screening Guidelines ... Indications #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 β€’ FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
for Colorectal Cancer ... Screening Tests ... #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) β€” Abdomen and
Tomography (CT) β€” Lung Cancer ... Screening 1.5 mSv ... #CT #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks # ... Testing #Study