Daily Archives: May 11, 2020
AGA Institute Rapid Review of the GI and Liver Manifestations of COVID-19, Meta-Analysis of International Data, and Recommendations for the Consultative Management of Patients with COVID-19
Multiple gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms including diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, and abdominal pain, as well liver enzyme abnormalities have been variably reported in patients with COVID-19. The AGA) Institute Clinical Guideline Committee and Clinical Prac… Continue reading
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UPDATED: Obtaining a COVID-19 test lab specimen (main campus)
A bilateral nares, single nasopharyngeal, or single oropharyngeal swab can be used. When collecting the swab on patients with symptoms, you should wear the recommended PPE for COVID-19 suspects (gown, gloves, surgical mask and eye protection). Those … Continue reading
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UPDATED: COVID-19 adult testing guidance and FAQs for clinicians
General recommendations for testing of adults: Test patients with any of the following new symptoms: fever, cough, shortness of breath, loss of taste or smell, diarrhea, or flu-like symptoms. Continue reading
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NEW: All asymptomatic inpatient admissions to be screened for COVID-19
Beginning Tuesday, May 12, VUMC will begin testing all asymptomatic inpatients on admission for COVID-19. Continue reading
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UPDATED: Clinician guidance for COVID-19 testing of asymptomatic patients on admission to the hospital
All symptomatic patients are tested; Patients will be prioritized; Practice groups may request amendments. Continue reading
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UPDATED: Obtaining a COVID-19 test lab specimen (off main campus)
Based on new recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) there are three options for obtaining a SARS-CoV-2 PCR lab specimen. Continue reading
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Hunting for the Holy Grail in Colorectal Cancer
Beginning in the 1980s, various laboratories began to identify the specific molecular alterations in colorectal cancer (CRC), and the pace of discovery has continued unabated ever since. The breakthroughs began with the discovery of specific activating… Continue reading
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Polypectomy using Blended vs. Forced Currents: Blue, or Yellow, that is the question!
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Could Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treated with Immunomodulators or Biologics Be at Lower Risk for Severe Forms of Covid-19?
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Impact of COVID-19 outbreak on the management of patients with severe IBD: a domino effect
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