FDA approves 'SKOUT' - a new AI device to detect colon polyps
https://www.cancertherapyadvisor.com/home/cancer-topics/gastrointestinal-cancers/fda-clears-skout-to-detect-colorectal-polyps-in-real-time-during-colonoscopy/
Interesting article that leads to more questions: Does FDA approval mean gastroenterologists can bill more for using the device vs standard colonoscopy? If so, will insurance companies reimburse for it?
And on the path end, does this mean receiving more or less colon biopsies if this becomes widely adopted? I could see...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - October 28, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: coroner Tags: Pathology Source Type: forums
Gastroentrologist Jobs
Locum - Physician - Gastroenterologist Pittsfield, MA
This will be an ongoing assignment
Patient Volume: 5-10 consults per day, 5-10 procedures per day (during the week). A few patients and occasional procedures on weekends.
Travel/lodging is reimbursable
We provide treatment for all digestive diseases and conditions including:
• Digestive tract bleeding
• Celiac disease
• Colitis
• Colon polyps
• Crohns
• Incontinence
• Gallstones
• Hemochromatosis
• Hepatitis
• Irritable Bowel...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 26, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: amani1 Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: forums
Re: Risk of colorectal cancer in first degree relatives of patients with colorectal polyps: nationwide case-control study in Sweden
(Source: BMJ Comments)
Source: BMJ Comments - June 15, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: forums
What malignancy is this patient at risk for?
Spoiler: Medically graphic image of colon
A 17-year-old male is referred for colorectal cancer screening following his father’s diagnosis of metastatic colorectal cancer at the age of 47. He is asymptomatic and otherwise well. Colonoscopy reveals hundreds of adenomatous polyps throughout the colon, and he eventually undergoes a total proctocolectomy with ileal pouch anal anastomosis. Which of the following extracolonic...
What malignancy is this patient at risk for? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 5, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: WildWing Tags: Educational Quizzes and Case Studies Forum Source Type: forums
Took on 12/13, think I may have failed :/
US AMG taking it for the first time.
Major Mistakes:
1. Completely forgot to wear gloves/wash hands at one station.
2. Forgot to counsel a patient about the use of a substance he was getting from a friend. It wasn’t central to the case but it was a big deal.
3. From a menorrhea case I completely lost my head about the differential and did not list fibroids/polyps as a diagnosis. She couldn’t get pregnant for 6 months and I put asherman, adenomyosis but no fibroids. I did say there’s may be...
Took on 12/13, think I may have failed :/ (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - December 14, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Syncrohnize Source Type: forums
aicd/pacemaker
some questions related to aicd pacemaker.
say a patient presenting for nasal polyp removal requires general. aicd/pacemaker put in 1 year ago. interrogated 5 months ago, functioning properly pacemaker dependent on ekg. 1 aicd shock recorded 2 months ago
surgeon says he needs bipolar
1) have pacemaker switched to async by cardio.. pre-op pads on for the case. re-interrogated after
2) place magnet on before take off after..no further intervention
3) place magnet on before...
aicd/pacemaker (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 12, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: izzygoer Source Type: forums
GI procedures besides colonoscopy?
Completed IM rotation (M3) and in Cardiology there seems to be a lot of different procedures and tests when I read patient's notes. There's Angioplasty/Cath/Stent, CABG, Electrical Ablations, Valve replacements, etc. I've heard of a ton coming up. In GI, it seems like the only procedure I've seen is a sigmoidoscopy, EGD, or colonoscopy which can be therapeutic as they remove the polyp. I also don't see those going away because how can it when you have to go in and pluck thing something out....
GI procedures besides colonoscopy? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 1, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Backtothebasics8 Source Type: forums
Today's Anesthesia Consult
70 yo obese (120kg) male with schizophrenia, 4pk/day smoking history times 40yrs, ex-miner without respiratory precautions, and HTN. HE is scheduled for a colectomy secondary to recurrent polyp which has changed color but is not yet cancer per GI. Airway is a Gr III with large full beard as well. Sitting in the pre-op clinic he is SOB and has to take a couple big breaths before answering questions. He has been sitting for an hour. Work up includes PFT's which show severe COPD and...
Today's Anesthesia Consult (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 18, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Noyac Source Type: forums
nasal polyps and deviated septum
I just went to the ENT Dr. on Monday because I've been having obvious signs of polyps. I can't breathe from my nose at all. It sounds like I have a cold because the polyps are blocking my airway. I've had polyps removed at least 3 or 4 times in the past 6 years. Dr. has mentioned they will always grow back even after removed. Just a matter of WHEN. Mine grow back about every one and a half to two years but this time they came back within only a year. I had surgery around this time last year. Dr. said he has the ability to remove polyps in his office but he couldn't do it with me because my nose is too narrow. He said becau...
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum - November 27, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: beautifulsoul Tags: Adults Source Type: forums
Nasonex on back order?
I went to the pharmacy to refill my daughter's Nasonex and it is on back order until December. Wondering what you all use besides Nasonex for nasal polyps? She does her Nasonex 2 squirts once a day. (Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Adults Forum - October 15, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Rebjane Tags: Adults Source Type: forums
VivienLauYW and MartinCSWong - The Knowledge of Colorectal Cancer: What hinder colono
Conclusion: Worry about post-infection and perceiving not necessary for colonoscopy were shown to be the most common factors hindering the decision of completing colonoscopy. Afraid of commitment and afraid to change appointment were shown not to be the major concerns on completing colonoscopy. Most participant stated participation in preparation workshop effectively boosts their confidence to complete colonoscopy. This study shows giving enough information to participants to make decision on colonoscopy is as important as giving guidance to participants on colonoscopy preparation procedure. Allow participants physically a...
Source: New Media Medicine - December 11, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: VivienLauYW Tags: Cambridge Medical School Source Type: forums
C.777delT & DF508
I think my son is the only one with this combination. Anyone else have c.777delT? He was diagnosed at birth with MI & sweat test of 112. He's 14 yrs old, no hospitalizations or major lung complications so far. Main issues are with digestion (since birth) & nasal polyps (onset age 12). The results of this second mutation read -
c.777delT (frameshift): Not a previously reported CFTR to our knowledge but predicted to be deleterious.
I'm assuming that means Class 2 but with the mildness of his disease so far it leads me to believe it's not? thoughts? (Source: Cystic Fibrosis DNA and Mutations Forum)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis DNA and Mutations Forum - September 14, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: aprung Tags: DNA and Mutations Source Type: forums
Abby Clinic Update
I have updated everyone on facebook but I haven't been on here in quite some time because I have been on my first Vacation since Abby was diagnosed. I actually got to take my full 2 weeks and didn't have to spend my entire vacation at the hospital!!! It was fantastic!!! It would have been better had we have not been broke but still loving life with Kalydeco!!! So Abby has been taking Kalydeco since June 28, 2012. We went to clinic a couple of weeks ago and discovered that we had a completely new CF team! Dr was gone...fellow leaving...and nurse had a baby and not coming back. Wow!! So here is the comparison:
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Source: Cystic Fibrosis CFTR Modulation and Gene Therapy Forum - July 9, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: JENNYC Tags: CFTR Modulation and Gene Therapy Talk Source Type: forums
Dark spot in sinus cavity on MRI
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Source: MD Health Forum - Medical Discussion Boards - April 6, 2013 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: marip1 Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: forums
