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SGEM#299: Learning to Test for COVID19

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 89: Antibiotics for Uncomplicated Diverticulitis

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The DIABLO trial: Daniels L, Ünlü Ç, de Korte N, et al; Dutch Diverticular Disease (3D) Collaborative Study Group. Randomized van Dijk ST, Daniels L, Ünlü Ç, et al; Dutch Diverticular Disease (3D) Collaborative Study Group. The STAND trial: Jaung R, Nisbet S, Gosselink MP, et al. Antibiotics 623 patients included. vs. 2.1%).

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emDOCs Podcast – Episode 88: ED Evaluation of Diverticulitis

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Up to 15% can have urinary symptoms like dysuria due to bladder irritation. Fever may be present. Severe pain, guarding, rigidity suggest complication. Laboratory analysis: WBC is not sensitive or specific CRP and neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio may assist in determining the risk of complication. rate of complicated diverticulitis. Initial imaging.

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