Re: Diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel disease in children
(Source: BMJ Comments)
Source: BMJ Comments - July 24, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums
CT abdomen IV contrast vs IV & oral contrast
THis is a question I had been wondering about... When do you guys order IV and oral contrast for a abdominal CT scan? In other words, when would you definitely add oral contrast? From what I understand IV contrast is sufficient for things like diverticulitis, colitis. At my shop, IV contrast ONLY is sufficient for the following:
BMI > 20
Age > 25
No history of GI tract altering surgery (e.g. gastric bypass)
No history or suspicion of inflammatory bowel disease
No abdominal or pelvic surgery...
CT abdomen IV contrast vs IV & oral contrast (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 21, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: woodhorse22 Source Type: forums
Crohn's Disease and Gallstones (Black vs Cholesterol)
Hey guys,
Rounding out near the end of the block and am stumped by a robbins questions. Basically pt has cholesterol stones and I narrow it down to:
- hyper-secretion of biliary cholesterol
- ileal resection from Crohn's
I pick ileal resection from Crohn's because I've learned that bile acids are recirculating and the lack of the bile acids creates opportunity for oversaturation by cholesterol.
Answer key differs, indicating according to Robbins that ileal involvement is a risk factor for...
Crohn's Disease and Gallstones (Black vs Cholesterol) (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 10, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: MD22412 Source Type: forums
Medical Waivers
For a long time, I've been aspiring to be a military physician. Unfortunately, I have ulcerative colitis which I found out is a disqualifying condition. It's extremely manageable with anti-inflammatory medication (nothing like heavy immunosuppressants) and is fairly moderate/mild. I haven't had a flare since my diagnosis.
My question is as a physician, is receiving a medical waiver easier? If so, which branches would be more lenient? My ultimate goal was to hopefully join the Navy and serve...
Medical Waivers (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - December 10, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Doc9213 Source Type: forums
Dealing with IBS/IBD on rotations
Does anyone else that has done rotations or is going to do them have IBS, ulcerative colitis, or Crohns? I do, and I'm worried about how it will affect me and my ability to do the work. I've been seeing a specialist, but nothing has helped. It's not debilitating, but basically I might have to run to the bathroom more than others - like 3-4 times a day, and not necessarily at opportune times. It's much worse when I'm nervous, which of course I will be. Any suggestions/support and similar...
Dealing with IBS/IBD on rotations (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - December 7, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: BlueMoon88 Source Type: forums
Living with IBD/Crohn's & Colitis while at university
Forum: Health
Posted By: eleanor-duffy
Post Time: 28-11-2016 at 11:26 (Source: The Student Room)
Source: The Student Room - November 28, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums
Different scans
I am not sure where to ask these types of questions. I am starting medical school next semester and I know what the different scans look like but I get confused when you would use a CT scan vs an MRI vs ultrasound. I am just curious if someone could direct me to a website or tell me. For example, you would use this type of scan for cancer, this type of scan for crohns disease. I just see all these diseases and they each have their own way of Diagnosing it with scans but is there a way to...
Different scans (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - March 11, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Drew2128 Source Type: forums
Having a colonoscopy/Crohns disease/UC
Forum: Health
Posted By: Shorty94
Post Time: 19-02-2016 at 18:46 (Source: The Student Room)
Source: The Student Room - February 19, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums
Re: Inflammatory bowel disease
(Source: BMJ Comments)
Source: BMJ Comments - September 29, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: forums
Ulcerative Colitis Flare and Exams
Forum: Health
Posted By: Anonymous
Post Time: 28-04-2015 at 18:38 (Source: The Student Room)
Source: The Student Room - April 28, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums
Crohns / Colitis making it even harder to achieve good grades.....
Forum: Health
Posted By: Anonymous
Post Time: 05-02-2015 at 23:54 (Source: The Student Room)
Source: The Student Room - February 6, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums
Crohns uni worries!
Forum: Health
Posted By: SassQueen13
Post Time: 12-04-2014 at 22:48 (Source: The Student Room)
Source: The Student Room - April 13, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: forums
MD & DO Constructive Criticism Needed
Wanted to get some feedback on my stats for past 5 years (super senior!). It's been a weird phase, being a transfer student and more a part-time pre med/full time musician for a good 3 years and then making a HUGE transition into wanting to pursue medicine not to boost my app but because of my genuine interest (the most cliche statement, I know).
Applying 2014-2015 matriculation cycle.
Academics:
cGPA: 3.66
bcpmGPA: 3.6
MCAT: Will be taking between January and April 2014
Research:
-Senior Honors Thesis: UCSD School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Div. of Gastroenterology, leukocyte trafficking in IBD;...
Source: Student Doctor Network Forums - August 28, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: emagavin Tags: What Are My Chances? Source Type: forums
