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EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 23 MIN

What not to do with bloody poo...

from bright red blood - the irreverent MD · host Sam

After arguing that Geriatrics really is a worthy subspecialty, I recount all of the poop I just can’t get away from… even after the patient is technically dead… Then prepare to be bombarded by the mounting evidence against and festering frustration with fecal occult blood tests being used just for funzies.Lee MW, Pourmorady JS, Laine L. Use of Fecal Occult Blood Testing as a Diagnostic Tool for Clinical Indications: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Am J Gastroenterol. 2020 May;115(5):662-670. Bhatti U, Jansson-Knodell C, Saito A, Han A, Krajicek E, Han Y, Imperiale TF, Fayad N. Not FIT for Use: Fecal Immunochemical Testing in the Inpatient and Emergency Settings. Am J Med. 2022 Jan;135(1):76-81.Román-Colón D, Rodriguez-Ramos R, Cerra-Franco J, De Jesús-De La Cruz H, Mirza ZT, Cepero-Jimenez C, Ramos-Marquez R, Martinez-Souss J, Toro DH. The Use of the Fecal Immunochemical Test in the Acute-Care Hospital Setting. P R Health Sci J. 2025 Dec;44(4):189-194.

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After arguing that Geriatrics really is a worthy subspecialty, I recount all of the poop I just can’t get away from… even after the patient is technically dead… Then prepare to be bombarded by the mounting evidence against and festering frustration...

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