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Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Biochemistry

Understanding Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP) and Congenital Erythropoietic Porphyria (CEP): Symptoms and Treatment

problems with heme synthesis pathway. There are two types: acute intermittent and congenital erythropoietic. They are caused by enzyme deficiencies porphyrias Heme synthesis is a complex pathway...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Medicine

7 crucial risk factors for developing colorectal cancer: A comprehensive guide

Risk factors for colorectal cancer Diet: high in red and processed meatTobacco and AlcoholGenetics: single relative doubles riskCo-morbidities: UC, Crohn’s, disease, obesity, and diabetesSocioeconomic status: 30% differenceAge:...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Medicine

Screening for Colorectal Cancer in Average Risk Patients: Guidelines and Recommended Tests

Criteria for an avg risk CRC patient No fhx of advanced polyps of CRCNo personal history of colon cancer, IBD, or radiation to the abdomenNo personal or...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Medicine

A Guide to Colorectal Cancer Screening: Recommendations for Different Age Groups and Risk Levels.

Screening recommendation for average risk CRC patient 50-75, 45-49, 76-85 50-75: A45-49: B76-85: C For average-risk individuals aged 50-75 years old, the American Cancer Society recommends regular...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Medicine

High-risk Screening Guidelines for Colorectal Cancer: Importance of Family History and Follow-up Procedures

Your patient has ONE first degree relative diagnosed with CRC

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Medicine

Reducing Colorectal Cancer Risk: Recommendations for Screening, Genetic Testing and Healthy Lifestyle Choices

Your patient has one first degree relative diagnosed with CRC >60, what do you recommend? Start screening at age 40 and every 10 years The fact that...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Medicine

Reducing Colorectal Cancer Risk: Early Screening and Lifestyle Modifications for Patients with Family History

Your patient has two or more first-degree relatives diagnosed with CRC at any age, what do you recommend? Screen at age 40 or 10 years prior to...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Medicine

Choosing the Right CRC Screening Test: Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Options

Different forms of CRC screening used and advantages and disadvantages -Colonoscopy: prep is difficult, quick, put to sleep-Flexible Sigmoidoscopy: no sedation required, some prep, does not examine...