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f2a0409824de0b99428f4bfca4705068cb8cb687 | wikidoc | Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor | Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
# Overview
An acetylcholinesterase inhibitor or anti-cholinesterase is a chemical that inhibits the cholinesterase enzyme from breaking down acetylcholine, so increasing both the level and duration of action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
# Uses
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors:
... | Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
An acetylcholinesterase inhibitor or anti-cholinesterase is a chemical that inhibits the cholinesterase enzyme from breaking down acetylcholine, so increasing both the level and duration of action of the neurotransmitter acet... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Acetylcholinesterase_inhibitor | |
6c5d2af8cec79e30bdee23ab22e82d4344564a53 | wikidoc | Acinic cell carcinoma | Acinic cell carcinoma overview
# Overview
Acinic cell carcinoma (ACC) is a low-grade malignant salivary neoplasm that constitutes approximately 17% of primary salivary gland malignancies. In the head and neck region, the parotid gland is the predominant site of origin. This tumor is usually a low-grade, highly differe... | Acinic cell carcinoma overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ramyar Ghandriz MD[2]
# Overview
Acinic cell carcinoma (ACC) is a low-grade malignant salivary neoplasm that constitutes approximately 17% of primary salivary gland malignancies. In the head and neck regi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Acinic_cell_carcinoma_overview | |
ee5b39c67ef874458ac88bb64f342bf93a444172 | wikidoc | Natural killer cell deficiency | Natural killer cell deficiency
Synonyms and keywords: Classical NK cell deficiency, CNKD, CKND subtype 1, CNKD1, CKND subtype 2, CNKD2, functional NK cell deficiency, FNKD, FKND subtype 1, FKND1, NKD, NK cells deficiency syndrome, NK cell immunosuppression, Isolated NK cell deficiency, acquired NK cell deficiency, NK c... | Natural killer cell deficiency
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rim Halaby, M.D. [2]; Yazan Daaboul, M.D.; Serge Korjian M.D.
Synonyms and keywords: Classical NK cell deficiency, CNKD, CKND subtype 1, CNKD1, CKND subtype 2, CNKD2, functional NK cell deficiency, FNKD, F... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Acquired_NK_cell_deficiency | |
835d99c04c85e188d2c3cddd4453bfd2e715428e | wikidoc | Acute fatty liver of pregnancy | Acute fatty liver of pregnancy
# Overview
Acute fatty liver of pregnancy is a rare life-threatening complication of pregnancy that occurs in the third trimester or the immediate period after delivery. It is thought to be caused by a disordered metabolism of fatty acids by mitochondria in the fetus, caused by deficien... | Acute fatty liver of pregnancy
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Assosciate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Prashanth Saddala M.B.B.S
# Overview
Acute fatty liver of pregnancy is a rare life-threatening complication of pregnancy that occurs in the third trimester or the immediate period after delivery.[1] It is... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Acute_fatty_liver_of_pregnancy | |
c5571c170723291a93214d7d545eca9d558b7f6d | wikidoc | Post-operative endophthalmitis | Post-operative endophthalmitis
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For more informati... | Post-operative endophthalmitis
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For more informat... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Acute_post-operative_endophthalmitis | |
fb4a5cb782160093252f9e92ea3a311bbc7d4c3f | wikidoc | Acute stress disorder | Acute stress disorder overview
# Overview
Acute stress disorder is defined as the development of characteristic symptoms lasting from 3 days to 1 month following exposure to one or more traumatic events. The exact pathogenesis of acute stress disorder is not fully understood. It is thought that acute stress disorder i... | Acute stress disorder overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Simrat Sarai, M.D. [2]
# Overview
Acute stress disorder is defined as the development of characteristic symptoms lasting from 3 days to 1 month following exposure to one or more traumatic events.[1] The exac... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Acute_stress_disorder_overview | |
2eb290f83b68f6317a2c2bd652d713eb34fea95a | wikidoc | Adams-Stokes syndrome | Adams-Stokes syndrome overview
# Overview
Adams-Stokes syndrome is a sudden collapse into unconsciousness due to a disorder of heart rhythm causing heart blocks in which there is a slow or absent pulse resulting in decreased blood flow to the brain causing syncope (fainting) with or without convulsions. High grade arr... | Adams-Stokes syndrome overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Adams-Stokes syndrome is a sudden collapse into unconsciousness due to a disorder of heart rhythm causing heart blocks in which there is a slow or absent pulse resulting in decreased blood flow to the brain causing syncope (f... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Adams-Stokes_syndrome_overview | |
93eae011855ddf26422481f3e5a839093b874a11 | wikidoc | Adapalene and Benzoyl peroxide | Adapalene and Benzoyl peroxide
# Disclaimer
WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intended to be an educational tool, not a tool for any form of healthcare delivery. The educational c... | Adapalene and Benzoyl peroxide
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Deepika Beereddy, MBBS [2]
# Disclaimer
WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. Wi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Adapalene_and_Benzoyl_peroxide | |
01c56476335dd40cc71376dd4d7bbb04a50d6422 | wikidoc | Adefovir (patient information) | Adefovir (patient information)
# IMPORTANT WARNING
Do not stop taking adefovir without talking to your doctor. When you stop taking adefovir your hepatitis may get worse. This is most likely to happen during the first 3 months after you stop taking adefovir. Be careful not to miss doses or run out of adefovir. Refill ... | Adefovir (patient information)
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# IMPORTANT WARNING
Do not stop taking adefovir without talking to your doctor. When you stop taking adefovir your hepatitis may get worse. This is most likely to happen during the first 3 months after you stop taking adefovir. Be careful not to miss doses or run ou... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Adefovir_(patient_information) | |
ba52dd453a96e7c67fd54910b1a9edade21407b2 | wikidoc | Adefovir clinical pharmacology | Adefovir clinical pharmacology
# Clinical Pharmacology
## Pharmacokinetics
### Adult Subjects
The pharmacokinetics of adefovir have been evaluated in healthy volunteers and patients with chronic hepatitis B. Adefovir pharmacokinetics are similar between these populations.
### Absorption
Adefovir dipivoxil is a dies... | Adefovir clinical pharmacology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Clinical Pharmacology
## Pharmacokinetics
### Adult Subjects
The pharmacokinetics of adefovir have been evaluated in healthy volunteers and patients with chronic hepatitis B. Adefovir pharmacokinetics are similar between these popul... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Adefovir_clinical_pharmacology | |
bbe685081ae749a16fd5fb4171845c0923e5369d | wikidoc | Adefovir indications and usage | Adefovir indications and usage
# Indications And Usage
HEPSERA is indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B in patients 12 years of age and older with evidence of active viral replication and either evidence of persistent elevations in serum aminotransferases (ALT or AST) or histologically active disease.
Thi... | Adefovir indications and usage
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Indications And Usage
HEPSERA is indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B in patients 12 years of age and older with evidence of active viral replication and either evidence of persistent elevations in serum aminotransferase... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Adefovir_indications_and_usage | |
a5827e0927c72e92f7a3a0918f004fc9b2a4c8ff | wikidoc | Adenosine deaminase deficiency | Adenosine deaminase deficiency
Synonyms and Keywords: ADA Deficiency; SCID Due to ADA Deficiency; ADA-SCID
# Overview
Adenosine deaminase deficiency, or ADA deficiency, is an inherited immunodeficiency syndrome accounting for about 15% of all cases of severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID). This disease is due to a l... | Adenosine deaminase deficiency
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Shyam Patel [2];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohsen Basiri M.D.
Synonyms and Keywords: ADA Deficiency; SCID Due to ADA Deficiency; ADA-SCID
# Overview
Adenosine deaminase deficiency, or ADA deficiency, is an inherited immunodeficiency ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Adenosine_deaminase_deficiency | |
4a5969d0aa3d9fc37f85cb0050736563833b3303 | wikidoc | Entrance to the mastoid antrum | Entrance to the mastoid antrum
# Overview
The entrance to the antrum is a large irregular aperture, which leads backward from the epitympanic recess into a considerable air space, named the tympanic or mastoid antrum.
The antrum communicates behind and below with the mastoid air cells, which vary considerably in numbe... | Entrance to the mastoid antrum
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
The entrance to the antrum is a large irregular aperture, which leads backward from the epitympanic recess into a considerable air space, named the tympanic or mastoid antrum.
The antrum communicates ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Aditus_ad_antrum | |
666c0ad944427d233b2e3ddb27fe3b433b33746f | wikidoc | Adrenal insufficiency | Adrenal insufficiency overview
# Overview
Adrenal insufficiency is a clinical state where there is reduced production of adrenocortical hormones. The adrenal cortex is divided into three zones- zona glomerulosa, zona fasciculata and zona reticularis producing mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids and androgens respectiv... | Adrenal insufficiency overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ayeesha Kattubadi, M.B.B.S[2]
# Overview
Adrenal insufficiency is a clinical state where there is reduced production of adrenocortical hormones. The adrenal cortex is divided into three zones- zona glome... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Adrenal_insufficiency_overview | |
c3fba98c2596a078d415958756a57538416cef8f | wikidoc | Adult T-cell leukemia | Adult T-cell leukemia overview
# Overview
Adult T‐cell leukemia arises from post‐thymic lymphocytes, which are normally involved in the process of cell-mediated immune response. Development of adult T-cell leukemia is the result of multiple genetic mutations, induced by an infection with human T‐cell lymphotropic viru... | Adult T-cell leukemia overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Haytham Allaham, M.D. [2]; Grammar Reviewer: Natalie Harpenau, B.S.[3]
# Overview
Adult T‐cell leukemia arises from post‐thymic lymphocytes, which are normally involved in the process of cell-mediated imm... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Adult_T-cell_leukemia_overview | |
2672f17f9a98efbc9665c8860a9726015269ae4c | wikidoc | Aerometeor radiation astronomy | Aerometeor radiation astronomy
"Several times a year an atmospheric river —a long, narrow conveyor belt of storms that stream in relentlessly from the Pacific Ocean—drops inches of rain or feet of snow on the U.S. west coast. Such a system triggered floods and mudslides in central and southern California this past week... | Aerometeor radiation astronomy
Editor-In-Chief: Henry A. Hoff
"Several times a year an atmospheric river [shown in the image on the right forming over Hawai'i]—a long, narrow conveyor belt of storms that stream in relentlessly from the Pacific Ocean—drops inches of rain or feet of snow on the U.S. west coast. Such a s... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Aerometeor_radiation_astronomy | |
c8744a44214e7616dcfb361470f31f66ed9c9a25 | wikidoc | Aggrenox (patient information) | Aggrenox (patient information)
# Aggrenox Extended-Release Capsules is used for
Reducing the risk of stroke in patients who have previously had a stroke due to a blood clot in the brain. It is also used to reduce the risk of stroke in patients who have had transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) (eg, "warning stroke" or "mi... | Aggrenox (patient information)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Aggrenox Extended-Release Capsules is used for
Reducing the risk of stroke in patients who have previously had a stroke due to a blood clot in the brain. It is also used to reduce the risk of stroke in patients who have had transient ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Aggrenox_(patient_information) | |
13a243b574f56d54dc2f761c4fc2e060230f1039 | wikidoc | Effects of alcohol on the body | Effects of alcohol on the body
The effects of alcohol on the human body can take several forms.
Alcohol, specifically ethanol, is a potent central nervous system depressant, with a range of side effects. The amount and circumstances of consumption play a large part in determining the extent of intoxication; e.g., cons... | Effects of alcohol on the body
The effects of alcohol on the human body can take several forms.
Alcohol, specifically ethanol, is a potent central nervous system depressant, with a range of side effects. The amount and circumstances of consumption play a large part in determining the extent of intoxication; e.g., con... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Alcohol-induced_pseudo-Cushing_syndrome | |
c911c574f4a19a3583e928c4dd28efead532603d | wikidoc | Melanocyte-stimulating hormone | Melanocyte-stimulating hormone
The melanocyte-stimulating hormones, known collectively as MSH, also known as melanotropins or intermedins, are a family of peptide hormones and neuropeptides consisting of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), β-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (β-MSH), and γ-melanocyte-stimulating hor... | Melanocyte-stimulating hormone
The melanocyte-stimulating hormones, known collectively as MSH, also known as melanotropins or intermedins, are a family of peptide hormones and neuropeptides consisting of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), β-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (β-MSH), and γ-melanocyte-stimulating ho... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Alpha-MSH | |
42075b7a992fcd788afdfc97edc3b7783a5fe25b | wikidoc | Altered mental status | Altered mental status overview
# Overview
An altered level of consciousness is any measure of arousal other than normal. Level of consciousness (LOC) is a measurement of a person's arousability and responsiveness to stimuli from the environment. A mildly depressed level of consciousness or alertness may be classed as... | Altered mental status overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Pratik Bahekar, MBBS [2]
# Overview
An altered level of consciousness is any measure of arousal other than normal. Level of consciousness (LOC) is a measurement of a person's arousability and responsiven... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Altered_mental_status_overview | |
c6953f2acc7413642e29aa219292fdc62e6a8682 | wikidoc | Altered state of consciousness | Altered state of consciousness
# Overview
An altered state of consciousness, also named altered state of mind is any condition which is significantly different from a normative waking beta wave state. The expression was coined by Charles Tart and describes induced changes in one's mental state, almost always temporary... | Altered state of consciousness
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
An altered state of consciousness, also named altered state of mind is any condition which is significantly different from a normative waking beta wave state. The expression was coined by Charles Tart and describes induced ch... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Altered_state_of_consciousness | |
dcb98636a7865d73af257a2a2036c4137c00bb1c | wikidoc | Alternatives to animal testing | Alternatives to animal testing
Most scientists and governments say they agree that animal testing should cause as little suffering as possible, and that alternatives to animal testing need to be developed. The "three Rs", first described by Russell and Burch (1959), are guiding principles for the use of animals in rese... | Alternatives to animal testing
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Most scientists and governments say they agree that animal testing should cause as little suffering as possible, and that alternatives to animal testing need to be developed. The "three Rs",[1] first described by Russell and Burch (1959), are guiding principles fo... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Alternatives_to_animal_testing | |
4b721ee32e109f89dc66ba0b9dc5d2d97cd5b3b5 | wikidoc | Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis | Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis
Synonyms and keywords:Pulmonary alveolar phospholipoproteinosis
# Overview
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis ( PAP) was first discovered by Samuel Rosen, Benjamin Castleman, and Averill Liebow, in 1958. Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis ( PAP) may be classified into 2 subtypes, primary and sec... | Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahda Alihashemi M.D. [2] [3] [4]
Synonyms and keywords:Pulmonary alveolar phospholipoproteinosis
# Overview
Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis ( PAP) was first discovered by Samuel Rosen, Benjamin Castleman, a... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Alveolar_Proteinosis | |
5209793ffd0dcdf76399ea98fae4f15098d3af5a | wikidoc | American College of Physicians | American College of Physicians
# Overview
The American College of Physicians (ACP) is a national organization of doctors of internal medicine (internists), physicians who specialize in the prevention, detection and treatment of illnesses in adults. With more than 119,000 members, ACP is the largest medical-specialty o... | American College of Physicians
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# Overview
The American College of Physicians (ACP) is a national organization of doctors of internal medicine (internists), physicians who specialize in the prevention, detection and treatment of illnesses in adults. With more than 119,000 members, ACP is the largest me... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/American_College_of_Physicians | |
e6fff976938377503f682ebf169aef22d3b21355 | wikidoc | American Journal of Psychiatry | American Journal of Psychiatry
The American Journal of Psychiatry (AJP) is the most widely read psychiatric journal in the world. It covers topics on biological psychiatry, treatment innovations, forensic, ethical, economic, and social issues. Official American Psychiatric Association reports appear from time to time... | American Journal of Psychiatry
The American Journal of Psychiatry (AJP) is the most widely read psychiatric journal in the world. It covers topics on biological psychiatry, treatment innovations, forensic, ethical, economic, and social issues. Official American Psychiatric Association reports appear from time to tim... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/American_Journal_of_Psychiatry | |
0b69f9df4246219069c04fc27bccce5ecf3eafbf | wikidoc | American Polygraph Association | American Polygraph Association
The American Polygraph Association (or APA) was established in 1966 and includes 2,500 members in the polygraph field.
The stated goals of the APA are:
- Serving the cause of truth with integrity, objectivity and fairness to all persons
- Encouraging and supporting research, training and ... | American Polygraph Association
The American Polygraph Association (or APA) was established in 1966 and includes 2,500 members in the polygraph field.
The stated goals of the APA are:
- Serving the cause of truth with integrity, objectivity and fairness to all persons
- Encouraging and supporting research, training and... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/American_Polygraph_Association | |
6a918cdcdf466705c45d82193c2a20cf15059330 | wikidoc | Amidophosphoribosyltransferase | Amidophosphoribosyltransferase
Amidophosphoribosyltransferase (ATase), also known as glutamine phosphoribosylpyrophosphate amidotransferase (GPAT), is an enzyme responsible for catalyzing the conversion of 5-phosphoribosyl-1-pyrophosphate (PRPP) into 5-phosphoribosyl-1-amine (PRA), using the ammonia group from a glutam... | Amidophosphoribosyltransferase
Amidophosphoribosyltransferase (ATase), also known as glutamine phosphoribosylpyrophosphate amidotransferase (GPAT), is an enzyme responsible for catalyzing the conversion of 5-phosphoribosyl-1-pyrophosphate (PRPP) into 5-phosphoribosyl-1-amine (PRA), using the ammonia group from a gluta... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Amidophosphoribosyl_transferase | |
bb527926798f29529cc12059fc03612bef21badb | wikidoc | Amikacin clinical pharmacology | Amikacin clinical pharmacology
# Clinical Pharmacology
### Intramuscular Administration
Amikacin is rapidly absorbed after intramuscular administration. In normal adult volunteers, average peak serum concentrations of about 12, 16 and 21 mcg/mL are obtained 1 hour after intramuscular administration of 250 mg (3.7 mg/... | Amikacin clinical pharmacology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Clinical Pharmacology
### Intramuscular Administration
Amikacin is rapidly absorbed after intramuscular administration. In normal adult volunteers, average peak serum concentrations of about 12, 16 and 21 mcg/mL are obtained 1 hour a... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Amikacin_clinical_pharmacology | |
6e02bac1cb43c75c7967ec17fb30647edc0e4d19 | wikidoc | Amikacin indications and usage | Amikacin indications and usage
# Indications and Usage
Amikacin sulfate injection USP is indicated in the short-term treatment of serious infections due to susceptible strains of Gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas species, Escherichia coli, species of indole-positive and indole-negative Proteus, Providencia... | Amikacin indications and usage
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Indications and Usage
Amikacin sulfate injection USP is indicated in the short-term treatment of serious infections due to susceptible strains of Gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas species, Escherichia coli, species of indo... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Amikacin_indications_and_usage | |
f5adbead7ebfaa45b5967536c986fccf44486078 | wikidoc | Amlodipine/benazepril overdose | Amlodipine/benazepril overdose
# List of indications
General information
Treatment
## General information
Only a few cases of human overdose with amlodipine have been reported.
One patient was asymptomatic after a 250-mg ingestion; another,
who combined 70 mg of amlodipine with an unknown large quantity of a
benzodia... | Amlodipine/benazepril overdose
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# List of indications
General information
Treatment
## General information
Only a few cases of human overdose with amlodipine have been reported.
One patient was asymptomatic after a 250-mg ingestion; another,
who combined 70 mg of aml... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Amlodipine/benazepril_overdose | |
680d5cf4315d6175e9f92fe064dec4253cd10f3a | wikidoc | Amoebic liver abscess | Amoebic liver abscess overview
Synonyms and keywords: Hepatic amoebiasis; Extraintestinal amoebiasis; Abscess-amoebic liver
# Overview
Amoebic liver abscess is caused by a protozoan Entamoeba histolytica. Is it an inflammatory space occupying lesion in liver.
# Historical Perspective
Amoebiasis was first described as... | Amoebic liver abscess overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yamuna Kondapally, M.B.B.S[2]
Synonyms and keywords: Hepatic amoebiasis; Extraintestinal amoebiasis; Abscess-amoebic liver
# Overview
Amoebic liver abscess is caused by a protozoan Entamoeba histolytica. Is... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Amoebic_liver_abscess_overview | |
34da28407db8d4ce65906ff66a08ac8a4ea7ae41 | wikidoc | Anakinra (patient information) | Anakinra (patient information)
# Why this medication is prescribed
Anakinra is used, alone or in combination with other medications, to reduce the pain and swelling associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Anakinra is in a class of medications called interleukin antagonists. It works by blocking the activity of interleuk... | Anakinra (patient information)
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Why this medication is prescribed
Anakinra is used, alone or in combination with other medications, to reduce the pain and swelling associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Anakinra is in a class of medications calle... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Anakinra_(patient_information) | |
f0a80505bc116a0df624d62a755190e971be1e69 | wikidoc | Analgesic nephropathy | Analgesic nephropathy overview
# Overview
Analgesic nephropathy is a disorder caused by long-term use of analgesic drugs, mainly phenacetin and combinations containing phenacetin. This resulted in the withdrawal of phenacetin from most markets around the world since over 30 years ago, which has led to the disappearanc... | Analgesic nephropathy overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shakiba Hassanzadeh, MD[2]
# Overview
Analgesic nephropathy is a disorder caused by long-term use of analgesic drugs, mainly phenacetin and combinations containing phenacetin. This resulted in the withdraw... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Analgesic_nephropathy_overview | |
44057c48251b0e0a430c7991421b2d6e8e271931 | wikidoc | Anemia of prematurity | Anemia of prematurity overview
# Overview
Anemia of prematurity is a normochromic, normocytic anemia commonly seen in premature infants cared for in the neonatal intensive care unit. Normally, all the newborns develop anemia during the first few weeks of their life after birth. Decreased erythropoietin production, inc... | Anemia of prematurity overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Asra Firdous, M.B.B.S.[2]
# Overview
Anemia of prematurity is a normochromic, normocytic anemia commonly seen in premature infants cared for in the neonatal intensive care unit. Normally, all the newborns... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Anemia_of_prematurity_overview | |
bc74c0018e6d4451d01bcf009e31767fba47fc33 | wikidoc | Anesthesia provision in the US | Anesthesia provision in the US
Anesthesia provision in the United States refers to practice of administering anesthesia in the United States. Anesthesia can be administered independently by anesthesiologists or by nurse anesthetists.
# Anesthesia providers
## Anesthesiologists
Anesthesiologists are physicians special... | Anesthesia provision in the US
Anesthesia provision in the United States refers to practice of administering anesthesia in the United States. Anesthesia can be administered independently by anesthesiologists or by nurse anesthetists.
# Anesthesia providers
## Anesthesiologists
Anesthesiologists are physicians specia... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Anesthesia_provision_in_the_US | |
2fdf5f5abc0997230f41faf5a6fb02dc99d65a52 | wikidoc | Angiopoietin-related protein 1 | Angiopoietin-related protein 1
Angiopoietin-related protein 1 also known as angiopoietin-3 (ANG-3) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ANGPTL1 gene.
# Function
Angiopoietins are members of the vascular endothelial growth factor family and the only known growth factors largely specific for vascular endotheliu... | Angiopoietin-related protein 1
Angiopoietin-related protein 1 also known as angiopoietin-3 (ANG-3) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ANGPTL1 gene.[1][2][3]
# Function
Angiopoietins are members of the vascular endothelial growth factor family and the only known growth factors largely specific for vascular ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Angiopoietin-related_protein_1 | |
b18aa3a9c181c63c444f3f2a71b2d87d6b6036c5 | wikidoc | Angiopoietin-related protein 2 | Angiopoietin-related protein 2
Angiopoietin-related protein 2 also known as angiopoietin-like protein 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ANGPTL2 gene.
# Function
Angiopoietin-like protein 2 maintains tissue homeostasis by promoting adaptive inflammation and subsequent tissue reconstruction, whereas an exc... | Angiopoietin-related protein 2
Angiopoietin-related protein 2 also known as angiopoietin-like protein 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ANGPTL2 gene.[1][2]
# Function
Angiopoietin-like protein 2 maintains tissue homeostasis by promoting adaptive inflammation and subsequent tissue reconstruction, whereas... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Angiopoietin-related_protein_2 | |
2ec111ee03cece0adb7c47fc73e8f5aa38938299 | wikidoc | Angiotensin II receptor type 1 | Angiotensin II receptor type 1
Angiotensin II receptor type 1 or AT1 receptor is the best characterized angiotensin receptor. It has vasopressor effects and regulates aldosterone secretion. It is an important effector controlling blood pressure and volume in the cardiovascular system. Angiotensin II receptor antagonist... | Angiotensin II receptor type 1
Angiotensin II receptor type 1 or AT1 receptor is the best characterized angiotensin receptor. It has vasopressor effects and regulates aldosterone secretion. It is an important effector controlling blood pressure and volume in the cardiovascular system. Angiotensin II receptor antagonis... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Angiotensin_II_receptor_type_1 | |
5f85bd57066377bf252849bb7f212f512dc67ca5 | wikidoc | Angiotensin II receptor type 2 | Angiotensin II receptor type 2
Angiotensin II receptor type 2, also known as the AT2 receptor is a protein that in humans is encoded by the AGTR2 gene.
# Function
Angiotensin II is a potent pressor hormone and a primary regulator of aldosterone secretion. It is an important effector controlling blood pressure and volu... | Angiotensin II receptor type 2
Angiotensin II receptor type 2, also known as the AT2 receptor is a protein that in humans is encoded by the AGTR2 gene.[1]
# Function
Angiotensin II is a potent pressor hormone and a primary regulator of aldosterone secretion. It is an important effector controlling blood pressure and ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Angiotensin_II_receptor_type_2 | |
eedafd01b2e3c716c24aecd053e837f98af0dfaf | wikidoc | Anterior myocardial infarction | Anterior myocardial infarction
Synonyms and keywords: Anterior MI
# Overview
An anterior myocardial infarction (MI) is a heart attack or cessation of blood flow to the heart muscle that involves the anterior side of the heart. An anterior MI is characterized by the presence of ST elevation in the anterior leads V3 an... | Anterior myocardial infarction
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Anterior MI
# Overview
An anterior myocardial infarction (MI) is a heart attack or cessation of blood flow to the heart muscle that involves the anterior side of the heart. An a... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Anterior_MI | |
159e3eb336752e2bb7bf63d51a5590984e08dd22 | wikidoc | Anterolateral central arteries | Anterolateral central arteries
The anterolateral central arteries (or antero-lateral ganglionic branches), a group of small arteries which arise at the commencement of the middle cerebral artery, are arranged in two sets:
- one, the internal striate, passes upward through the inner segments of the lentiform nucleus, an... | Anterolateral central arteries
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
The anterolateral central arteries (or antero-lateral ganglionic branches), a group of small arteries which arise at the commencement of the middle cerebral artery, are arranged in two sets:
- one, the internal st... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Antero-lateral_ganglionic_branches | |
9784cc77d13b1f247c062bdd98ab633a7454afa8 | wikidoc | Pseudomembranous enterocolitis | Pseudomembranous enterocolitis
Synonyms and keywords: antibiotic-associated enterocolitis
# Overview
Pseudomembranous enterocolitis is an acute inflammation of the intestinal mucosa that is characterized by the presence of pseudomembranes or plaques in the small intestine (pseudomembranous enteritis) and the large int... | Pseudomembranous enterocolitis
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Synonyms and keywords: antibiotic-associated enterocolitis
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Pseudomembranous enterocolitis is an acute inflammation of the intestinal mucosa that is characterized by the presence of pseudom... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Antibiotic-associated_colitis | |
066bfc632ea4ad3187c8c227f6bd597695228e68 | wikidoc | Antibiotic resistant gonorrhea | Antibiotic resistant gonorrhea
# Overview
Gonorrhea treatment is complicated by the ability of Neisseria gonorrhoeae to develop resistance to antimicrobials. High-level resistance to expanded-spectrum cephalosporins and Azithromycin is now reported, and it seems that developing another effective treatment has become f... | Antibiotic resistant gonorrhea
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sara Mehrsefat, M.D. [2]
# Overview
Gonorrhea treatment is complicated by the ability of Neisseria gonorrhoeae to develop resistance to antimicrobials. High-level resistance to expanded-spectrum cephalosp... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Antibiotic_Resistant_Gonorrhea | |
422c579cb90fabc6a6a1aa8f004d4dfdbe69697b | wikidoc | Antibody dependent enhancement | Antibody dependent enhancement
Antibody Dependent Enhacement (ADE) occurs when antiviral antibodies enhance viral entry into host cells, leading to increased infectivity. The most common example of ADE in during dengue infection. There are four serotypes of dengue virus, serotype 1, 2, 3 and 4. ADE occurs when a patien... | Antibody dependent enhancement
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Antibody Dependent Enhacement (ADE) occurs when antiviral antibodies enhance viral entry into host cells, leading to increased infectivity. The most common example of ADE in during dengue infection. There are four serotypes of dengue virus, serotype 1, 2, 3 and 4. ADE occ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Antibody-dependent_enhancement | |
646a41d895991da2468c64a755211661c66bf35b | wikidoc | Immunoglobulin class switching | Immunoglobulin class switching
Immunoglobulin class switching (or isotype switching or Isotypic Commutation) is a biological mechanism that changes an antibody from one class to another, for example, from an isotype called IgM to an isotype called IgG. During this process, the constant region portion of the antibody he... | Immunoglobulin class switching
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Immunoglobulin class switching (or isotype switching or Isotypic Commutation) is a biological mechanism that changes an antibody from one class to another, for example, from an isotype called IgM to an isotype called IgG. During this pro... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Antibody_class_switching | |
b2ece5b5e0e054e89a8922cca12790db24a9a875 | wikidoc | Antidote (patient information) | Antidote (patient information)
An antidote is a substance which can counteract a form of poisoning.
Sometimes, the antidote for a particular toxin is manufactured by injecting the toxin into an animal in small doses and the resulting antibodies are extracted from the animals' blood. The venom produced by some snakes, s... | Antidote (patient information)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
An antidote is a substance which can counteract a form of poisoning.
Sometimes, the antidote for a particular toxin is manufactured by injecting the toxin into an animal in small doses and the resulting antibodies are extracted from the ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Antidote | |
5180b86a94d782079fca79c7aa31d7241149c6c5 | wikidoc | Apolipoprotein AII amyloidosis | Apolipoprotein AII amyloidosis
Synonyms and keywords:
# Overview
# Historical Perspective
- In 1639, Nicolaus Fontanus autopsied a young man who had ascites, jaundice, liver abscess, and splenomegaly and his report has been the first description of amyloidosis.
- In 1854, Rudolph Virchow introduced the term "amyloid"... | Apolipoprotein AII amyloidosis
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Fahimeh Shojaei, M.D.
Synonyms and keywords:
# Overview
# Historical Perspective
- In 1639, Nicolaus Fontanus autopsied a young man who had ascites, jaundice, liver abscess, and splenomegaly and his repo... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Apolipoprotein_AII_amyloidosis | |
138d3aedcfd1eb04fa174c8017252662849e7dec | wikidoc | Apply to be an Editor in Chief | Apply to be an Editor in Chief
Please email us to indicate your interest in serving either as an Editor-In-Chief, an Associate Editor-In-Chief, an Assistant Editor-In-Chief or a Contributor for a topic or a microchapter. Please be sure to attach your CV and / or biographical sketch.
# Who Is The Editor In Chief For T... | Apply to be an Editor in Chief
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Please email us [2] to indicate your interest in serving either as an Editor-In-Chief, an Associate Editor-In-Chief, an Assistant Editor-In-Chief or a Contributor for a topic or a microchapter. Please be sure to attach your CV and / or b... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Apply_to_be_an_Editor_in_Chief | |
ab592bce2815b9233e96dbcc5075e2f2eddbd8ce | wikidoc | Pyuria resident survival guide | Pyuria resident survival guide
Synonyms and keywords: Approach to pyuria, Pyuria workup, Pyuria management
# Overview
Pyuria is a urinary condition characterized by a high number of white blood cells in the urine. It is generally characterized as the presence of 10 or more white blood cells per cubic millimetre in a s... | Pyuria resident survival guide
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ibtisam Ashraf, M.B.B.S.[2] Sahar Memar Montazerin, M.D.[3]
Synonyms and keywords: Approach to pyuria, Pyuria workup, Pyuria management
# Overview
Pyuria is a urinary condition characterized by a high nu... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Approach_to_pyuria | |
6f469a6bf05bb0f963923c602ca369991029210e | wikidoc | Argininosuccinate synthetase 1 | Argininosuccinate synthetase 1
Argininosuccinate synthetase is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the ASS1 gene.
The protein encoded by this gene catalyzes the penultimate step of the arginine biosynthetic pathway. There are approximately 10 to 14 copies of this gene including the pseudogenes scattered across the h... | Argininosuccinate synthetase 1
Argininosuccinate synthetase is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the ASS1 gene.[1][2][3]
The protein encoded by this gene catalyzes the penultimate step of the arginine biosynthetic pathway. There are approximately 10 to 14 copies of this gene including the pseudogenes scattered ac... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Argininosuccinate_synthetase_1 | |
c2a2c443312513f6b3fc27258ad3cdece7a2d74d | wikidoc | Ascending cholangitis | Ascending cholangitis overview
# Overview
Ascending Cholangitis, also known as acute cholangitis is a systemic disease caused by the inflammation and infection of the biliary tree most commonly following an obstruction in the biliary tract. It is characterized by a triad (Charcot's Triad) of fever, jaundice and right ... | Ascending cholangitis overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Anila Hussain, MD [2]
# Overview
Ascending Cholangitis, also known as acute cholangitis is a systemic disease caused by the inflammation and infection of the biliary tree most commonly following an obstruc... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ascending_cholangitis_overview | |
433d5744e0c1142bc93f2c158609c402dd5f5881 | wikidoc | Aspartate carbamoyltransferase | Aspartate carbamoyltransferase
Aspartate carbamoyltransferase (also known as aspartate transcarbamoylase or ATCase) catalyzes the first step in the pyrimidine biosynthetic pathway (EC 2.1.3.2).
In E. coli, the enzyme is a multi-subunit protein complex composed of 12 subunits (300 kDa in total). The composition of the s... | Aspartate carbamoyltransferase
Aspartate carbamoyltransferase (also known as aspartate transcarbamoylase or ATCase) catalyzes the first step in the pyrimidine biosynthetic pathway (EC 2.1.3.2).[1]
In E. coli, the enzyme is a multi-subunit protein complex composed of 12 subunits (300 kDa in total).[2] The composition o... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Aspartate_carbamoyltransferase | |
6ec9a2a121808520c644b1254d2d2ed0bad8fea1 | wikidoc | Dependent personality disorder | Dependent personality disorder
Synonyms and keywords: Asthenic personality disorder; babelike; DPD; helpless; interdependent
# Overview
Dependent personality disorder (DPD) is a personality disorder that is characterized by a pervasive psychological dependence on other people. The difference between a 'dependent perso... | Dependent personality disorder
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Asthenic personality disorder; babelike; DPD; helpless; interdependent
# Overvi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Asthenic_personality_disorder | |
da92154fe0c4a08b2359a251dc62156c31cb9882 | wikidoc | Asymmetrical tonic neck reflex | Asymmetrical tonic neck reflex
The asymmetrical tonic neck reflex (ATNR) is a primitive reflex found in newborn humans, but normally vanishes by the child's first birthday.
It is also known as the "fencing reflex" because of the characteristic position of the infant's arms and head, which resemble those of a classicall... | Asymmetrical tonic neck reflex
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
The asymmetrical tonic neck reflex (ATNR) is a primitive reflex found in newborn humans, but normally vanishes by the child's first birthday.
It is also known as the "fencing reflex" because of the characteristic position of the infant's... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Asymmetrical_tonic_neck_reflex | |
ebff4a9b3919310babe69c01494e1b9622b39d6f | wikidoc | Atenolol (patient information) | Atenolol (patient information)
# IMPORTANT WARNING
Do not stop taking atenolol without talking to your doctor. Suddenly stopping atenolol may cause chest pain, heart attack, or irregular heartbeat. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually.
# Why this medication is prescribed
Atenolol is used alone or in... | Atenolol (patient information)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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# IMPORTANT WARNING
Do not stop taking atenolol without talking to your doctor. Suddenly stopping atenolol may cause chest pain, heart attack, or irregular heartbeat. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gra... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Atenolol_(patient_information) | |
e68bc79c6634aba65f820c5fdcf1418ad2f00455 | wikidoc | Atomic absorption spectroscopy | Atomic absorption spectroscopy
In analytical chemistry, atomic absorption spectroscopy is a technique for determining the concentration of a particular metal element in a sample. Atomic absorption spectroscopy can be used to analyze the concentration of over 62 different metals in a solution.
Although atomic absorption... | Atomic absorption spectroscopy
In analytical chemistry, atomic absorption spectroscopy is a technique for determining the concentration of a particular metal element in a sample.[1] Atomic absorption spectroscopy can be used to analyze the concentration of over 62 different metals in a solution.
Although atomic absorp... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Atomic_Absorption_Spectrophotometry | |
8270b80ae4fff597fb791b2151bbb6ad62cdd284 | wikidoc | Azithromycin adverse reactions | Azithromycin adverse reactions
# Adverse Reactions
In clinical trials of intravenous azithromycin for community-acquired pneumonia, in which 2–5 I.V. doses were given, most of the reported side effects were mild to moderate in severity and were reversible upon discontinuation of the drug. The majority of patients in t... | Azithromycin adverse reactions
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Adverse Reactions
In clinical trials of intravenous azithromycin for community-acquired pneumonia, in which 2–5 I.V. doses were given, most of the reported side effects were mild to moderate in severity and were reversible upon discon... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Azithromycin_adverse_reactions | |
6bb0f05b25c8e8b4234da42e3a7b66a2c7811a0e | wikidoc | Bietti's crystalline dystrophy | Bietti's crystalline dystrophy
Bietti's crystalline dystrophy (BCD), also called Bietti's crystalline retinopathy, is a rare autosomal recessive eye disease named for Dr. G. B. Bietti.
BCD is a rare disease and appears to be more common in people with Asian ancestry.
# Presentation
The symptoms of BCD include: crystal... | Bietti's crystalline dystrophy
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Bietti's crystalline dystrophy (BCD), also called Bietti's crystalline retinopathy, is a rare autosomal recessive eye disease named for Dr. G. B. Bietti.[1]
BCD is a rare disease and appears to be more common in people with Asian ancestr... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/BCD | |
01d335a86b12c292b99a0bd9df0782f36466e530 | wikidoc | Basic fibroblast growth factor | Basic fibroblast growth factor
FGF2, also known as basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and FGF-β, is a growth factor and signaling protein encoded by the FGF2 gene. It is synthesized primarily as a 155 amino acid polypeptide, resulting in an 18 kDa protein. However, there are four alternate start codons which provi... | Basic fibroblast growth factor
FGF2, also known as basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and FGF-β, is a growth factor and signaling protein encoded by the FGF2 gene.[1][2] It is synthesized primarily as a 155 amino acid polypeptide, resulting in an 18 kDa protein. However, there are four alternate start codons whic... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/BFGF | |
b30b74373a4ff5eca7e5e9bba07c78442e64dfb3 | wikidoc | Tetrahydrobiopterin deficiency | Tetrahydrobiopterin deficiency
Tetrahydrobiopterin deficiency (also known as BH4 deficiency) is a rare disorder that increases the blood levels of phenylalanine. Phenylalanine is an amino acid obtained through the diet. It is found in all proteins and in some artificial sweeteners. If tetrahydrobiopterin deficiency is ... | Tetrahydrobiopterin deficiency
Tetrahydrobiopterin deficiency (also known as BH4 deficiency) is a rare disorder that increases the blood levels of phenylalanine. Phenylalanine is an amino acid obtained through the diet. It is found in all proteins and in some artificial sweeteners. If tetrahydrobiopterin deficiency is... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/BH4_Deficiency | |
3c02eef9b7650065cfdfacf3a654e0a909416a4c | wikidoc | Baclofen (patient information) | Baclofen (patient information)
# Why is this medication prescribed?
- Baclofen acts on the spinal cord nerves and decreases the number and severity of muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis or spinal cord diseases. It also relieves pain and improves muscle movement.
- This medication is sometimes prescribed for ot... | Baclofen (patient information)
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### Why is this medication prescribed?
- Baclofen acts on the spinal cord nerves and decreases the number and severity of muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis or spinal cord diseases. It also relieves pain and improves muscle movement.
- This medication is som... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Baclofen_(patient_information) | |
bb158cf98049389e4f167d93cd2e6b3d25a3141b | wikidoc | Bacterial Genetic Nomenclature | Bacterial Genetic Nomenclature
Standards for bacterial genetic nomenclature were proposed in 1966 by Demerec et al.. Each bacterial gene is denoted by a mnemonic of three lower case letters which indicate the pathway or process in which the gene-product is involved, followed by a capital letter signifying the actual g... | Bacterial Genetic Nomenclature
Standards for bacterial genetic nomenclature were proposed in 1966 by Demerec et al.[1]. Each bacterial gene is denoted by a mnemonic of three lower case letters which indicate the pathway or process in which the gene-product is involved, followed by a capital letter signifying the actu... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bacterial_Genetic_Nomenclature | |
745fe6d7eef0fe8b4cd94de490a30ddab755fd15 | wikidoc | Progressive myoclonic epilepsy | Progressive myoclonic epilepsy
Synonyms and keywords: Progressive myoclonus epilepsy.
# Overview
Progressive myoclonus epilepsy (PME) is a rare epilepsy syndrome caused by a variety of genetic disorders. The syndrome includes myoclonic seizures and tonic-clonic seizures together with progressive neurological decline.
... | Progressive myoclonic epilepsy
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Progressive myoclonus epilepsy.
# Overview
Progressive myoclonus epilepsy (PME) is a rare epilepsy syndrome caused by a variety of genetic disorders. The syndrome includes myoclonic seizures and tonic-clonic seizu... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Baltic_myoclonic_epilepsy | |
eb5175a387e75d7c9ec36dc3939a4f145282d0c1 | wikidoc | Barter Syndrome classification | Barter Syndrome classification
Main article: Bartter syndrome
# Overview
Bartter Syndrome can be classified into five different types based on genotype. Bartter syndrome can result from homozygous or mixed heterozygous mutations in any of the genes. Thus, affecting the function of genes responsible for synthesis or me... | Barter Syndrome classification
Main article: Bartter syndrome
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Tayyaba Ali, M.D.[2]
# Overview
Bartter Syndrome can be classified into five different types based on genotype. Bartter syndrome can result from homozygous or mixed heterozygou... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Barter_Syndrome_classification | |
6b503ebbaab845a6cd9d424f5c40be4d8035ee81 | wikidoc | Benign lymphoepithelial lesion | Benign lymphoepithelial lesion
# Overview
Benign lymphoepithelial lesion is a type of benign enlargement of the parotid and/or lacrimal glands. This pathologic state is sometimes, but not always, associated with Sjögren's syndrome.
Historically, bilateral parotid and lacrimal gland enlargement was characterized by th... | Benign lymphoepithelial lesion
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Benign lymphoepithelial lesion is a type of benign enlargement of the parotid and/or lacrimal glands. This pathologic state is sometimes, but not always, associated with Sjögren's syndrome.
Historically, bilateral parotid an... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Benign_lymphoepithelial_lesion | |
e4e008ab6a624c9452c88f912409ed5534f63d94 | wikidoc | Benign paediatric heart murmur | Benign paediatric heart murmur
A benign paediatric heart murmur, also innocent heart murmur or innocent murmur, is an inconsequential sound that originate from the heart and/or cardiovascular system and is heard on cardiac auscultation. By definition, an innocent murmur is not significant in the long-term health of an... | Benign paediatric heart murmur
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
A benign paediatric heart murmur, also innocent heart murmur or innocent murmur, is an inconsequential sound that originate from the heart and/or cardiovascular system and is heard on cardiac auscultation. By definition, an innocent mur... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Benign_paediatric_heart_murmur | |
94a86b3035a11854f72dbbab37913ae6ecf6250d | wikidoc | Bepridil (patient information) | Bepridil (patient information)
# IMPORTANT WARNING
Bepridil is no longer available in the United States. If you are currently taking Bepridil, you should call your doctor to discuss switching to another treatment.
Bepridil can cause new, serious arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) or worsen already existing arrhythmias... | Bepridil (patient information)
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# IMPORTANT WARNING
Bepridil is no longer available in the United States. If you are currently taking Bepridil, you should call your doctor to discuss switching to another treatment.
Bepridil can cause new, serious arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) or worsen alread... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bepridil_(patient_information) | |
a6379c005ab2669090101a052a220e50531ca261 | wikidoc | Binding immunoglobulin protein | Binding immunoglobulin protein
Binding immunoglobulin protein (BiP) also known as (GRP-78) or heat shock 70 kDa protein 5 (HSPA5) or (Byun1) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HSPA5 gene.
BiP is a HSP70 molecular chaperone located in the lumen of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) that binds newly synthesized pr... | Binding immunoglobulin protein
Binding immunoglobulin protein (BiP) also known as (GRP-78) or heat shock 70 kDa protein 5 (HSPA5) or (Byun1) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HSPA5 gene.[1][2]
BiP is a HSP70 molecular chaperone located in the lumen of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) that binds newly synthes... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Binding_immunoglobulin_protein | |
2e29ed0fa1cd6485be0a81267012f0ec5bfce17c | wikidoc | Bonnet-Dechaume-Blanc syndrome | Bonnet-Dechaume-Blanc syndrome
Synonyms and keywords: Wyburn mason's syndrome; Retinoencephalofacial angiomatosis
# Overview
Bonnet-Dechaume-Blanc syndrome or Wyburn mason's syndrome or Retinoencephalofacial angiomatosis is a rare arteriovenous malformation (AVMs) condition. The special name for wyburn mason's syndro... | Bonnet-Dechaume-Blanc syndrome
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vamsikrishna Gunnam M.B.B.S [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Wyburn mason's syndrome; Retinoencephalofacial angiomatosis
# Overview
Bonnet-Dechaume-Blanc syndrome or Wyburn mason's syndrome or Retinoencephalof... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bonnet-Dechaume-Blanc_syndrome | |
ca072a09ffc22096b9e62beb30bc7a6510ba0c4c | wikidoc | Bosentan (patient information) | Bosentan (patient information)
# IMPORTANT WARNING
For female patients:
Do not take bosentan if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Bosentan may harm the fetus. If you are sexually active and able to become pregnant, you should not begin taking bosentan until a pregnancy test has shown that you are not pregna... | Bosentan (patient information)
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# IMPORTANT WARNING
For female patients:
Do not take bosentan if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Bosentan may harm the fetus. If you are sexually active and able to become pregnant, you should not begin taking bosentan until a pregnancy test has shown t... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bosentan_(patient_information) | |
41faa69baabac1f885dae0e3ded43c6e9a3deeaf | wikidoc | Bubonic plague pathophysiology | Bubonic plague pathophysiology
# Overview
Yersinia pestis is the bacteria that causes the bubonic plague, or black death. Typically during the incubation period of the disease, buboes form under the armpits and in the groin area. These buboes are located where the lymph nodes are because that is the location that the ... | Bubonic plague pathophysiology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Yersinia pestis is the bacteria that causes the bubonic plague, or black death. Typically during the incubation period of the disease, buboes form under the armpits and in the groin area. These buboes are located where the ly... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bubonic_plague_pathophysiology | |
f5e021d48617fdfc58ca3b4205050bdc6b19f9ef | wikidoc | Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome | Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome
Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome (SGBS), also called Bulldog syndrome or Sara Agers Syndrome, is a rare congenital genetic syndrome with widely variable expression, causing craniofacial and other abnormalities.
It is inherited in an X-linked recessive fashion, meaning that generally only ma... | Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome
Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome (SGBS), also called Bulldog syndrome or Sara Agers Syndrome, is a rare congenital genetic syndrome with widely variable expression, causing craniofacial and other abnormalities.
It is inherited in an X-linked recessive fashion, meaning that generally only m... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bulldog_syndrome | |
0948dbbbc9e4020b49cf420948a48799943b0465 | wikidoc | Buspirone detailed information | Buspirone detailed information
Buspirone (brand-names Ansial, Ansiced, Anxiron, Axoren, Bespar, BuSpar, Buspimen, Buspinol, Buspisal, Narol, Spitomin, Sorbon) is an anxiolytic agent and a serotonin receptor agonist belonging to the azaspirodecanedione class of compounds. Its structure is unrelated to those of the benzo... | Buspirone detailed information
Buspirone (brand-names Ansial, Ansiced, Anxiron, Axoren, Bespar, BuSpar, Buspimen, Buspinol, Buspisal, Narol, Spitomin, Sorbon) is an anxiolytic agent and a serotonin receptor agonist belonging to the azaspirodecanedione class of compounds. Its structure is unrelated to those of the benz... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Buspirone_detailed_information | |
8ba4bdd249465a74501ea2863dabd729a3a55e38 | wikidoc | Busulfan (patient information) | Busulfan (patient information)
# IMPORTANT WARNING
Busulfan can cause a decrease in the number of blood cells in your bone marrow. Your doctor will order tests before, during, and after your treatment to see if your blood cells are affected by this drug.
# About your treatment
Your doctor has ordered the drug busulfa... | Busulfan (patient information)
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# IMPORTANT WARNING
Busulfan can cause a decrease in the number of blood cells in your bone marrow. Your doctor will order tests before, during, and after your treatment to see if your blood cells are affected by this drug.
# About your treatment
Your doctor has or... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Busulfan_(patient_information) | |
e923c4c438943f9cb9baa4f8f8aa5b317fa80e12 | wikidoc | Platelet-derived growth factor | Platelet-derived growth factor
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daba549777d6754b0120b0082e0aa01636a6938c | wikidoc | Cyclic adenosine monophosphate | Cyclic adenosine monophosphate
# Overview
Cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP, cyclic AMP or 3'-5'-cyclic adenosine monophosphate) is a molecule that is important in many biological processes; it is derived from what is known as adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
# Synthesis and decomposition
cAMP is synthesised from ATP... | Cyclic adenosine monophosphate
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# Overview
Cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP, cyclic AMP or 3'-5'-cyclic adenosine monophosphate) is a molecule that is important in many biological processes; it is derived from what is known as adenosine tripho... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CAMP | |
996bd0668f480d84b92f9e5e583a4c1b7c2fe042 | wikidoc | CATAPRES clinical pharmacology | CATAPRES clinical pharmacology
# Clinical Pharmacology
Clonidine stimulates alpha-adrenoreceptors in the brain stem. This action results in reduced sympathetic outflow from the central nervous system and in decreases in peripheral resistance, renal vascular resistance, heart rate, and blood pressure. CATAPRES tablets ... | CATAPRES clinical pharmacology
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# Clinical Pharmacology
Clonidine stimulates alpha-adrenoreceptors in the brain stem. This action results in reduced sympathetic outflow from ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CATAPRES_clinical_pharmacology | |
7a8882037f9da48854941972f6f953cc9e089c5b | wikidoc | Cardiac allograft vasculopathy | Cardiac allograft vasculopathy
Synonyms and keywords: CAV, cardiac transplant vasculopathy, heart transplant vasculopathy, HTx vasculopathy, transplant coronary artery disease, transplant CAD, graft coronary artery disease, graft CAD, heart transplant coronary artery disease, heart transplant CAD
# Overview
# Histori... | Cardiac allograft vasculopathy
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aarti Narayan, M.B.B.S [2] Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [3]
Synonyms and keywords: CAV, cardiac transplant vasculopathy, heart transplant vasculopathy, HTx vasculopathy, tra... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CAV | |
f88c60d6267f3c1a8e191aa7bb5ac86d9b9b70ce | wikidoc | CENP-B box gene transcriptions | CENP-B box gene transcriptions
"Centromere protein B (CENP-B) specifically binds to the centromeric 17 base-pair CENP-B box DNA, which contains two CpG dinucleotides."
# Methylations
"In eukaryotes, CpG methylation is an epigenetic DNA modification that is important for heterochromatin formation."
"CENP-B preferential... | CENP-B box gene transcriptions
Editor-In-Chief: Henry A. Hoff
"Centromere protein B (CENP-B) specifically binds to the centromeric 17 base-pair CENP-B box DNA, which contains two CpG dinucleotides."[1]
# Methylations
"In eukaryotes, CpG methylation is an epigenetic DNA modification that is important for heterochromat... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CENP-B_box_gene_transcriptions | |
3341d0c8cd18f7061e5ebd4113372c6254e43960 | wikidoc | Cyclic guanosine monophosphate | Cyclic guanosine monophosphate
Cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) is a cyclic nucleotide derived from guanosine triphosphate (GTP). cGMP acts as a second messenger much like cyclic AMP, most notably by activating intracellular protein kinases in response to the binding of membrane-impermeable peptide hormones to the... | Cyclic guanosine monophosphate
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Cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) is a cyclic nucleotide derived from guanosine triphosphate (GTP). cGMP acts as a second messenger much like cyclic AMP, most notably by activating intracellular protein kinases in response to the binding of membrane-impermeable p... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CGMP | |
5dc0f24303489df60ead8b95bef0a808e50f4a08 | wikidoc | Diabetes mellitus and COVID-19 | Diabetes mellitus and COVID-19
Main article: COVID-19
Synonyms and keywords: New-onset Diabetes in COVID-19 New-onset Diabetes Islet cell injury by SARS-CoV 2, COVID-19-associated diabetes mellitus
# Overview
ACE2 receptors in the endocrine pancreas serve the entrance for Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus ... | Diabetes mellitus and COVID-19
Main article: COVID-19
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Tayyaba Ali, M.D.[2]
Synonyms and keywords: New-onset Diabetes in COVID-19 New-onset Diabetes Islet cell injury by SARS-CoV 2, COVID-19-associated diabetes mellitus
# Overview
ACE2 r... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/COVID-19-associated_diabetes_mellitus | |
fd13416d6b5624b6f7f06fc5d2509f051a29bf19 | wikidoc | Calcium carbonate (medication) | Calcium carbonate (medication)
# Disclaimer
WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed healthcare provider. WikiDoc is intended to be an educational tool, not a tool for any form of healthcare delivery. The educational c... | Calcium carbonate (medication)
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# Disclaimer
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aada255fca03c110d11bb2fd42c2b14b8452a6e0 | wikidoc | Capreomycin sulfate overdosage | Capreomycin sulfate overdosage
# Overdosage
## Signs and Symptoms
Nephrotoxicity following the parenteral administration of Capastat Sulfate is most closely related to the area under the curve of the serum concentration versus time graph. The elderly patient, patients with abnormal renal function or dehydration, and ... | Capreomycin sulfate overdosage
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Chetan Lokhande, M.B.B.S [2]
# Overdosage
## Signs and Symptoms
Nephrotoxicity following the parenteral administration of Capastat Sulfate is most closely related to the area under the curve of the serum... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Capreomycin_sulfate_overdosage | |
99763be39d76236064b14debfaddac2cfbdb3b96 | wikidoc | Carotid sinus hypersensitivity | Carotid sinus hypersensitivity
# Overview
The carotid sinus contains a baroreceptor that senses arterial blood pressure and allows the body to regulate blood pressure and perfusion. Excessive sensitivity of this receptor may lead to reduced heart rate and/or blood pressure that can lead to syncope, called Carotid Sin... | Carotid sinus hypersensitivity
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
The carotid sinus contains a baroreceptor that senses arterial blood pressure and allows the body to regulate blood pressure and perfusion. Excessive sensitivity of this receptor may lead to reduced ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Carotid_Sinus_Hypersensitivity | |
62a73855b1bc46e714674508595de1a88d46f553 | wikidoc | Crowdiagnosis project template | Crowdiagnosis project template
# Overview
The template of crowdiagnosis project is shown in this section and it can be copied for creating the causes page by going into the edit box.
- The overview section should include the disease name in the first sentence.
- The goal is to summarize the page in several sentences, ... | Crowdiagnosis project template
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mugilan Poongkunran M.B.B.S [2]; Vendhan Ramanujam M.B.B.S [3]
# Overview
The template of crowdiagnosis project is shown in this section and it can be copied for creating the causes page by going into the... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Causes_project_template | |
5263b58be7df9d42a4a8733d2a56ae394a580cb6 | wikidoc | Cefaclor indications and usage | Cefaclor indications and usage
# Indications and Usage
Cefaclor is indicated in the treatment of the following infections when caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms:
- Otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, staphylococci, and Streptococcus pyogenes
- Lower res... | Cefaclor indications and usage
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, M.D. [2]
# Indications and Usage
Cefaclor is indicated in the treatment of the following infections when caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms:
- Otitis media caused by... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefaclor_indications_and_usage | |
913979cd53703d98ca442a9b692ba86a56bf0744 | wikidoc | Cefdinir clinical pharmacology | Cefdinir clinical pharmacology
# Clinical Pharmacology
## Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism
### Absorption
Oral Bioavailability: Maximal plasma cefdinir concentrations occur 2 to 4 hours postdose following capsule or suspension administration. Plasma cefdinir concentrations increase with dose, but the increases a... | Cefdinir clinical pharmacology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, M.D. [2]
# Clinical Pharmacology
## Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism
### Absorption
Oral Bioavailability: Maximal plasma cefdinir concentrations occur 2 to 4 hours postdose following caps... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefdinir_clinical_pharmacology | |
33ee084e2084ba0d711b0d114a633196467b013b | wikidoc | Cefdinir indications and usage | Cefdinir indications and usage
# Indications and Usage
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of cefdinir capsules and other antibacterial drugs, cefdinir capsules should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susce... | Cefdinir indications and usage
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, M.D. [2]
# Indications and Usage
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of cefdinir capsules and other antibacterial drugs, cefdinir capsules should... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefdinir_indications_and_usage | |
e448e01a839a32cf1ff969f575478a56828f1879 | wikidoc | Cefepime clinical pharmacology | Cefepime clinical pharmacology
# Clinical Pharmacology
Cefepime is an antibacterial agent belonging to the cephalosporin class of antibacterials with in vitro antibacterial activity against facultative Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
## Pharmacokinetics
The average plasma concentrations of cefepime observed... | Cefepime clinical pharmacology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Clinical Pharmacology
Cefepime is an antibacterial agent belonging to the cephalosporin class of antibacterials with in vitro antibacterial activity against facultative Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
## Pharmacokinetics
Th... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefepime_clinical_pharmacology | |
bf3747dd2d9a40be81f24c4cc862bf7146a8e24e | wikidoc | Cefepime indications and usage | Cefepime indications and usage
MAXIPIME is indicated in the treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms:
Pneumonia (moderate to severe) caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, including cases associated with concurrent bacteremia, Pseudomonas aeruginosa,Klebsiella pn... | Cefepime indications and usage
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]
MAXIPIME is indicated in the treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms:
Pneumonia (moderate to severe) caused by Strep... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefepime_indications_and_usage | |
d143779743352dd76ad5e7c6d4565eee85fafe15 | wikidoc | Cefixime clinical pharmacology | Cefixime clinical pharmacology
# Clinical Pharmacology
### Mechanism of Action
Cefixime is a semisynthetic cephalosporin antibacterial drug.
Suprax chewable tablets are bioequivalent to oral suspension.
Suprax tablets and suspension, given orally, are about 40% to 50% absorbed whether administered with or without foo... | Cefixime clinical pharmacology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [2]
# Clinical Pharmacology
### Mechanism of Action
Cefixime is a semisynthetic cephalosporin antibacterial drug.
Suprax chewable tablets are bioequivalent to oral suspension.
Suprax ta... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefixime_clinical_pharmacology | |
65bc5e40c353f84367bb6dc5e1e604ba1b966c92 | wikidoc | Cefixime indications and usage | Cefixime indications and usage
# Indications and Usage
To reduce the development of drug resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Suprax (cefixime) and other antibacterial drugs, Suprax should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When ... | Cefixime indications and usage
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [2]
# Indications and Usage
To reduce the development of drug resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Suprax (cefixime) and other antibacterial drugs, Suprax should be used ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefixime_indications_and_usage | |
51bdf5d67c3187c6ea3c0e65d4c8b6b3dff5fc05 | wikidoc | Cefoperazone adverse reactions | Cefoperazone adverse reactions
In clinical studies the following adverse effects were observed and were considered to be related to CEFOBID therapy or of uncertain etiology:
Hypersensitivity
As with all cephalosporins, hypersensitivity manifested by skin reactions (1 patient in 45), drug fever (1 in 260), or a change i... | Cefoperazone adverse reactions
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]
In clinical studies the following adverse effects were observed and were considered to be related to CEFOBID therapy or of uncertain etiology:
Hypersensitivity
As with all cephalo... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefoperazone_adverse_reactions | |
9eb7d278d485a664a6f1b7abd40d6e1b1597d343 | wikidoc | Ceftazidime directions for use | Ceftazidime directions for use
FORTAZ®
(ceftazidime for injection)
Instructions for Constitution
Vials: 500 mg IM/IV, 1 g IM/IV, 2 g IV
Insert the syringe needle through the vial closure and inject the recommended volume of diluent. The vacuum may assist entry of the diluent. Remove the syringe needle.
Shake to dissolv... | Ceftazidime directions for use
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FORTAZ®
(ceftazidime for injection)
Instructions for Constitution
Vials: 500 mg IM/IV, 1 g IM/IV, 2 g IV
Insert the syringe needle through the vial closure and inject the recommen... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ceftazidime_directions_for_use | |
d37c9bbe9f6d1cbe948a4b8e46fff7c2ee38602b | wikidoc | Cefuroxime axetil how supplied | Cefuroxime axetil how supplied
CEFTIN Tablets
CEFTIN Tablets, 250 mg of cefuroxime (as cefuroxime axetil), are white, capsule-shaped, film-coated tablets engraved with "GX ES7" on one side and blank on the other side as follows:
20 Tablets/Bottle NDC 0173-0387-00
CEFTIN Tablets, 500 mg of cefuroxime (as cefuroxime axet... | Cefuroxime axetil how supplied
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]
CEFTIN Tablets
CEFTIN Tablets, 250 mg of cefuroxime (as cefuroxime axetil), are white, capsule-shaped, film-coated tablets engraved with "GX ES7" on one side and blank on the othe... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefuroxime_axetil_how_supplied | |
cf74427ee39832ed444e6d5a6403d777d7a508d0 | wikidoc | Cefuroxime axetil microbiology | Cefuroxime axetil microbiology
The in vivo bactericidal activity of cefuroxime axetil is due to cefuroxime's binding to essential target proteins and the resultant inhibition of cell-wall synthesis.
Cefuroxime has bactericidal activity against a wide range of common pathogens, including many beta-lactamase−producing st... | Cefuroxime axetil microbiology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]
The in vivo bactericidal activity of cefuroxime axetil is due to cefuroxime's binding to essential target proteins and the resultant inhibition of cell-wall synthesis.
Cefuroxime ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefuroxime_axetil_microbiology | |
fc0dbf6c15209354df491f4018953193892e9427 | wikidoc | Cefuroxime labels and packages | Cefuroxime labels and packages
Principal Display Panel
NDC 0173-0352-10
Zinacef®
(cefuroxime for injection)
750 mg
Equivalent to 750 mg of Cefuroxime Activity
For IM or IV use.
Rx only
STORE UPRIGHT.
See accompanying prescribing information for Dosage and Administration.
Store between 15o and 30oC (59o and 86oF). Prote... | Cefuroxime labels and packages
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]
Principal Display Panel
NDC 0173-0352-10
Zinacef®
(cefuroxime for injection)
750 mg
Equivalent to 750 mg of Cefuroxime Activity
For IM or IV use.
Rx only
STORE UPRIGHT.
See accomp... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefuroxime_labels_and_packages | |
228cc21c0f38b97db96ecc77643769b1515e9ef0 | wikidoc | Celecoxib detailed information | Celecoxib detailed information
Celecoxib (INN) (Template:PronEng) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain, painful menstruation and menstrual symptoms, and to reduce numbers of colon and rectum polyps in patients with familial adenomato... | Celecoxib detailed information
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [3]
Celecoxib (INN) (Template:PronEng) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain, painful menstruation and menstrual symptoms, and to reduce numbers of colon a... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Celecoxib_detailed_information | |
ca033ec412fef4c8fabf906c7bfd441d4f7a4d0a | wikidoc | Center for Veterinary Medicine | Center for Veterinary Medicine
The Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is a branch of the FDA which regulates the manufacture and distribution of food, food additives, and drugs that will be given to animals. These include animals from which human foods are derived, as well as food additives and drugs for pets or comp... | Center for Veterinary Medicine
The Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is a branch of the FDA which regulates the manufacture and distribution of food, food additives, and drugs that will be given to animals. These include animals from which human foods are derived, as well as food additives and drugs for pets or com... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Center_for_Veterinary_Medicine | |
8bad4392d4360522a27771e42c33c86b97a9485b | wikidoc | Hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism | Hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism
Synonyms and keywords: Secondary hypoganadism; Central hypogonadism; gonadotropin-releasing hormone deficiency; gonadotropin deficiency; HH; primary HH, secondary HH; syndromic HH; isolated hypogonadotropic hypogonadism; primary hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
# Overview
Hypogonadotropic h... | Hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Assosciate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Prashanth Saddala M.B.B.S
Synonyms and keywords: Secondary hypoganadism; Central hypogonadism; gonadotropin-releasing hormone deficiency; gonadotropin deficiency; HH; primary HH, secondary HH; syndromic HH;... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Central_hypogonadism |
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