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A Role For Cox Inhibition In The Prevention Of Progression Of Barrett’S Esophagus To Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, John Speakman
A Role For Cox Inhibition In The Prevention Of Progression Of Barrett’S Esophagus To Esophageal Adenocarcinoma, John Speakman
Theses and Graduate Projects
Background: Barrett’s esophagus is the most significant predictor of the development of esophageal adenocarcinoma. The current treatment recommendation is a proton pump inhibitor to control acid reflux, yet there remains a significant number of individuals who progress to cancer. More can be done to prevent this progression.
Purpose: To this end, this paper seeks to answer the following PICO question: P: Patients with Barrett’s esophagus not yet esophageal adenocarcinoma; I: Standard PPI treatment with the addition of Aspirin; C: Standard PPI treatment only; O: Prevention of progression of Barrett’s esophagus to esophageal adenocarcinoma.
Methods: A comprehensive literature …
Preventive Care: Controversies, Challenges And Upcoming Changes In Guidelines, Randa Sifri, Md
Preventive Care: Controversies, Challenges And Upcoming Changes In Guidelines, Randa Sifri, Md
Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds
Objectives
- Organizations who make guidelines
- Current guidelines for average-risk adults, with a focus on guidelines with differing recommendations and challenges to implementation/operational issues
- Preview of upcoming changes in guidelines
- Cases to illustrate some of the common questions that come up in delivering office-based preventive care
- Some disclaimers
Primary & Secondary Prevention Of Cardiovascular Disease In Primary Care, Marshall Miller, Md
Primary & Secondary Prevention Of Cardiovascular Disease In Primary Care, Marshall Miller, Md
Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds
Overview
Review historical perspective and complexity of primary CVD prevention
Discuss primary & secondary prevention of CAD and the 2019 ACC/AHA guidelines
-- Review of the evidence & primary literature
- Focus on CV risk assessment, DM, ASA/DAPT
- Practical guidance and management considerations
-- CASES- let’s practice and discuss