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22f26659cdaea4426961b1baf995e5cc080632ac | wikidoc | Circumflex scapular artery | Circumflex scapular artery
The circumflex scapular artery (scapular circumflex artery, dorsalis scapulae artery) is a branch of the subscapular artery and part of the scapular anastomoses.
It curves around the axillary border of the scapula, traveling through the anatomical "Triangular space" made up of the Subscapular... | Circumflex scapular artery
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
The circumflex scapular artery (scapular circumflex artery, dorsalis scapulae artery) is a branch of the subscapular artery and part of the scapular anastomoses.
It curves around the axillary border of the scapula, tr... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Circumflex_scapular | |
a34d032fcfb5fbd0441de1acd1b2756b4e6e800b | wikidoc | Clarithromycin description | Clarithromycin description
# Description
Clarithromycin is a semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic. Chemically, it is 6-0-methylerythromycin. The molecular formula is C38H69NO13, and the molecular weight is 747.96. The structural formula is:
Clarithromycin is a white to off-white crystalline powder. It is soluble in ace... | Clarithromycin description
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Chetan Lokhande, M.B.B.S [2]
# Description
Clarithromycin is a semi-synthetic macrolide antibiotic. Chemically, it is 6-0-methylerythromycin. The molecular formula is C38H69NO13, and the molecular weight is 7... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Clarithromycin_description | |
141cee1102c3a1dc0fc92149eadd5ee271379535 | wikidoc | Total parenteral nutrition | Total parenteral nutrition
# Overview
Total parenteral nutrition (TPN), is the practice of feeding a person intravenously, bypassing the usual process of eating and digestion. The person receives nutritional formulas containing salts, glucose, amino acids, lipids and added vitamins.
# General Usage
TPN is normally us... | Total parenteral nutrition
Editor-in-Chief: Kenneth Storch, M.D., Ph.D. [2], Director of Medical Nutrition, Overlook Hospital, Summit, NJ
# Overview
Total parenteral nutrition (TPN), is the practice of feeding a person intravenously, bypassing the usual process of eating and digestion. The person receives nutritional... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Clinimix_E_Sulfite_Free | |
073a34022065e4444314b92fc4a5be6f5f98582e | wikidoc | Cluster of differentiation | Cluster of differentiation
# Overview
The cluster of differentiation (CD) is a protocol used for the identification and investigation of cell surface molecules present on leukocytes. CD molecules can act in numerous ways, often acting as receptors or ligands (the molecule that activates a receptor) important to the ce... | Cluster of differentiation
# Overview
The cluster of differentiation (CD) is a protocol used for the identification and investigation of cell surface molecules present on leukocytes. CD molecules can act in numerous ways, often acting as receptors or ligands (the molecule that activates a receptor) important to the ce... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cluster_of_Differentiation | |
b375a73dc6b1f1277cee30e3c6d982e2f3c26999 | wikidoc | Collagen, type II, alpha 1 | Collagen, type II, alpha 1
Collagen, type II, alpha 1 (primary osteoarthritis, spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, congenital), also known as COL2A1, is a human gene that provides instructions for the production of the pro-alpha1(II) chain of type II collagen.
# Function
This gene encodes the alpha-1 chain of type II collag... | Collagen, type II, alpha 1
Collagen, type II, alpha 1 (primary osteoarthritis, spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, congenital), also known as COL2A1, is a human gene that provides instructions for the production of the pro-alpha1(II) chain of type II collagen.
# Function
This gene encodes the alpha-1 chain of type II colla... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Collagen,_type_II,_alpha_1 | |
addd85f05a03022ada18eececfbb5debe110cdd8 | wikidoc | Collagen, type IV, alpha 1 | Collagen, type IV, alpha 1
Collagen alpha-1(IV) chain (COL4A1) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the COL4A1 gene on chromosome 13. It is ubiquitously expressed in many tissues and cell types. COL4A1 is a subunit of the type IV collagen and plays a role in angiogenesis. Mutations in the gene have been linked to ... | Collagen, type IV, alpha 1
Collagen alpha-1(IV) chain (COL4A1) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the COL4A1 gene on chromosome 13.[1][2] It is ubiquitously expressed in many tissues and cell types.[3] COL4A1 is a subunit of the type IV collagen and plays a role in angiogenesis.[4] Mutations in the gene have be... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Collagen,_type_IV,_alpha_1 | |
5c8fb6dd3a9cb57038e76a4f3c500bf2ace3f042 | wikidoc | Collagen, type VI, alpha 3 | Collagen, type VI, alpha 3
Collagen alpha-3(VI) chain is a protein that in humans is encoded by the COL6A3 gene. This protein is an alpha chain of type VI collagen that aids in microfibril formation. As part of type VI collagen, this protein has been implicated in Bethlem myopathy, Ullrich congenital muscular dystroph... | Collagen, type VI, alpha 3
Collagen alpha-3(VI) chain is a protein that in humans is encoded by the COL6A3 gene.[1][2][3] This protein is an alpha chain of type VI collagen that aids in microfibril formation.[4] As part of type VI collagen, this protein has been implicated in Bethlem myopathy, Ullrich congenital musc... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Collagen,_type_VI,_alpha_3 | |
e2417ae0ca718bbee527c0e49cec5986ab87eea3 | wikidoc | Collagen, type XI, alpha 1 | Collagen, type XI, alpha 1
Collagen alpha-1(XI) chain is a protein that in humans is encoded by the COL11A1 gene.
# Function
The COL11A1 gene encodes one of the two alpha chains of type XI collagen, a minor fibrillar collagen. Type XI collagen is a heterotrimer but the third alpha chain is a post-translationally modif... | Collagen, type XI, alpha 1
Collagen alpha-1(XI) chain is a protein that in humans is encoded by the COL11A1 gene.[1][2]
# Function
The COL11A1 gene encodes one of the two alpha chains of type XI collagen, a minor fibrillar collagen. Type XI collagen is a heterotrimer but the third alpha chain is a post-translationall... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Collagen,_type_XI,_alpha_1 | |
1a56a317f8ff4c8df1ee520a414ab42ab3703e6f | wikidoc | Collagen, type XI, alpha 2 | Collagen, type XI, alpha 2
Collagen alpha-2(XI) chain is a protein that in humans is encoded by the COL11A2 gene.
The COL11A2 gene produces one component of this type of collagen, called the pro-alpha2(XI) chain. Type XI collagen adds structure and strength to the tissues that support the body's muscles, joints, organs... | Collagen, type XI, alpha 2
Collagen alpha-2(XI) chain is a protein that in humans is encoded by the COL11A2 gene.[1][2][3]
The COL11A2 gene produces one component of this type of collagen, called the pro-alpha2(XI) chain. Type XI collagen adds structure and strength to the tissues that support the body's muscles, join... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Collagen,_type_XI,_alpha_2 | |
52ea44bb6dfe7f635ec4d721f3605919316c3979 | wikidoc | Colorectal cancer | Colorectal cancer overview
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To view the overview of hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), click here
# Overview
Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the world, and accounts for 8% of all cancer-related deat... | Colorectal cancer overview
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Saarah T. Alkhairy, M.D, Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [2]
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44cd6032cc2cfa2e103064510bdadeb18de83c4c | wikidoc | Compartmentsyndrome Causes | Compartmentsyndrome Causes
# Overview
Any internal or external event that increases pressure within a compartment can cause compartment syndrome. Thus, increased fluid content or decreased compartment size can lead to the condition.
# Causes
Increased fluid content can be caused by the following :
- Hemorrhage (commo... | Compartmentsyndrome Causes
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohammadmain Rezazadehsaatlou[2] ;
# Overview
Any internal or external event that increases pressure within a compartment can cause compartment syndrome. Thus, increased fluid content or decreased compartment ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Compartmentsyndrome_Causes | |
30746a5ba3d11f1e829b25c1abd14906861cf4a4 | wikidoc | Compass Community Services | Compass Community Services
Compass Community Services is a non-profit organization in San Francisco, California that provides a wide variety of support services to homeless and extremely low income families. Through the work of their four programs - Clara House, Compass Family Center, Connecting Point and Tenderloin C... | Compass Community Services
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Compass Community Services is a non-profit organization in San Francisco, California that provides a wide variety of support services to homeless and extremely low income families. Through the work of their four programs - Clara House, Compass Family ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Compass_Community_Services | |
8992559434aacbf61ce7e5fa6698a8032060d84d | wikidoc | Compensatory hyperhidrosis | Compensatory hyperhidrosis
# Overview
Compensatory hyperhidrosis is a form of neuropathy. It is encountered in patients with spinal cord disease, thoracic disease, cerebrovascular disease, nerve trauma or surgeries. The exact mechanism of the phenomena is poorly understood. It is attributed to the brain, hypothalamus ... | Compensatory hyperhidrosis
# Overview
Compensatory hyperhidrosis is a form of neuropathy. It is encountered in patients with spinal cord disease, thoracic disease, cerebrovascular disease, nerve trauma or surgeries. The exact mechanism of the phenomena is poorly understood. It is attributed to the brain, hypothalamus ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Compensatory_hyperhidrosis | |
0a59c18a7e4c909f5af4ad5e28d1e5dc05021793 | wikidoc | Complications of pregnancy | Complications of pregnancy
# Overview
Complications of pregnancy are the symptoms and problems that are associated with pregnancy. There are both routine problems and serious, even potentially fatal problems. The routine problems are normal complications, and pose no significant danger to either the woman or the fetus... | Complications of pregnancy
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Complications of pregnancy are the symptoms and problems that are associated with pregnancy. There are both routine problems and serious, even potentially fatal problems. The routine problems are normal complications, and pose no... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Complication_of_pregnancy | |
982180d5ec2f580f33bae4710833d9bd1372b11c | wikidoc | Inborn error of metabolism | Inborn error of metabolism
# Overview
Inborn errors of metabolism comprise a large class of genetic diseases involving disorders of metabolism. The majority are due to defects of single genes that code for enzymes that facilitate conversion of various substances (substrates) into others (products). In most of the diso... | Inborn error of metabolism
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Inborn errors of metabolism comprise a large class of genetic diseases involving disorders of metabolism. The majority are due to defects of single genes that code for enzymes that facilitate conversion of... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Congenital_metabolic_disease | |
1a71b44b3597d82c9cb1908390e71376964fe339 | wikidoc | Coronary artery tortuosity | Coronary artery tortuosity
Synonyms and keywords: Serpentine coronary artery
# Overview
Coronary tortuosity (CT) is a common finding in coronary angiography settings. Although the unclear clinical importance of this phenomenon, the importance of CT comes from the possibility of reducing the coronary blood supply, thr... | Coronary artery tortuosity
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Serpentine coronary artery
# Overview
Coronary tortuosity (CT) is a common finding in coronary angiography settings. Although the unclear clinical importance... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Coronary_angiography_coronary_artery_tortuosity | |
4fbbb7d2cb934b5d93aa33b303d903ba10ae1a27 | wikidoc | Coronary artery ulceration | Coronary artery ulceration
# Overview
An ulcerated lesion is defined as a cavity in the vessel wall with disruption of the intima and flow observed within the plaque cavity. Coronary artery ulceration is assessed visually using a well defined grading system. Grade 0 corresponds to no angiographic evidence of ulcerat... | Coronary artery ulceration
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rim Halaby, M.D. [2]
# Overview
An ulcerated lesion is defined as a cavity in the vessel wall with disruption of the intima and flow observed within the plaque cavity. Coronary artery ulceration is assessed ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Coronary_angiography_coronary_artery_ulceration | |
3fc756f208b345a09b80edd30b75d422b31b8a2e | wikidoc | Coronary artery dual ostia | Coronary artery dual ostia
Synonyms and keywords: Separate ostia
# Overview
In cases of dual ostia, the left anterior descending artery (LAD) and left circumflex artery (LCx) arise from separate but adjacent ostia in the left sinus of Valsalva. This anomaly is considered as one of the most common benign anatomic vari... | Coronary artery dual ostia
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rim Halaby, M.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Separate ostia
# Overview
In cases of dual ostia, the left anterior descending artery (LAD) and left circumflex artery (LCx) arise from separate but adjacent ostia ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Coronary_artery_dual_ostia | |
e4529082a0cc9a508d5f025aada8079aaedcf3f1 | wikidoc | Coronary revascularization | Coronary revascularization
# Overview
Coronary revascularization is one of the most commonly used surgical procedures worldwide. Currently, coronary revascularization has three techniques including, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), and hybrid coronary revascularization. ... | Coronary revascularization
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Anahita Deylamsalehi, M.D.[2]
# Overview
Coronary revascularization is one of the most commonly used surgical procedures worldwide. Currently, coronary revascularization has three techniques including, percuta... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Coronary_revascularization | |
c4ebaf3a5234dccb0fec98d28ce171bfd8da24a3 | wikidoc | Cosmic radiation astronomy | Cosmic radiation astronomy
Cosmic rays are energetic charged subatomic particles, originating in outer space.
At right is an image indicating the range of cosmic-ray energies. The flux for the lowest energies (yellow zone) is mainly attributed to solar cosmic rays, intermediate energies (blue) to galactic cosmic rays, ... | Cosmic radiation astronomy
Editor-In-Chief: Henry A. Hoff
Cosmic rays are energetic charged subatomic particles, originating in outer space.
At right is an image indicating the range of cosmic-ray energies. The flux for the lowest energies (yellow zone) is mainly attributed to solar cosmic rays, intermediate energies ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cosmic_radiation_astronomy | |
7f3536820758453591d3abbce8535d449529a43f | wikidoc | Craniodiaphyseal dysplasia | Craniodiaphyseal dysplasia
Craniodiaphyseal dysplasia (also known as CDD or lionitis) is an extremely rare autosomal recessive bone disorder that causes calcium to build up in the skull, disfiguring the facial features and reducing life expectancy. The calcium deposits decrease the size of cranial foramina, and can al... | Craniodiaphyseal dysplasia
Craniodiaphyseal dysplasia (also known as CDD or lionitis) is an extremely rare autosomal recessive bone disorder that causes calcium to build up in the skull, disfiguring the facial features and reducing life expectancy. The calcium deposits decrease the size of cranial foramina, and can a... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Craniodiaphyseal_dysplasia | |
8da003160b1fd7b6985637eb2e83b4d72ba94fb9 | wikidoc | Craniopharyngioma | Craniopharyngioma overview
# Overview
Craniopharyngioma is a rare, benign tumor of the central nervous system. It is a partly cystic embryonic malformation that can occur in the sellar/parasellar region and can result in a wide array of symptoms such as headaches, nausea and vomiting, visual disturbances, and endocrin... | Craniopharyngioma overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Marjan Khan M.B.B.S.[2]
# Overview
Craniopharyngioma is a rare, benign tumor of the central nervous system. It is a partly cystic embryonic malformation that can occur in the sellar/parasellar region and can r... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Craniopharyngioma_overview | |
890cd34cb1b6e6760fc49a5c4990614360132615 | wikidoc | Critical relative humidity | Critical relative humidity
The critical relative humidity (CRH) of a salt is defined as the relative humidity of the surrounding atmosphere (at a certain temperature) at which the material begins to absorb moisture from the atmosphere and below which it will not absorb atmospheric moisture.
When the humidity of the atm... | Critical relative humidity
The critical relative humidity (CRH) of a salt is defined as the relative humidity of the surrounding atmosphere (at a certain temperature) at which the material begins to absorb moisture from the atmosphere and below which it will not absorb atmospheric moisture.
When the humidity of the at... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Critical_relative_humidity | |
f158a2c0c8b45f01b312d77842fac8b036ed8174 | wikidoc | Cryptosporidiosis | Cryptosporidiosis overview
# Overview
Cryptosporidiosis is a parasitic disease affecting the intestines of mammals that is caused by Cryptosporidium, a protozoan parasite in the phylum Apicomplexa. It is a disease spread through the fecal-oral route; the main symptom is self-limiting diarrhea in people with intact imm... | Cryptosporidiosis overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Usama Talib, BSc, MD [2]
# Overview
Cryptosporidiosis is a parasitic disease affecting the intestines of mammals that is caused by Cryptosporidium, a protozoan parasite in the phylum Apicomplexa. It is a dise... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cryptosporidiosis_overview | |
b170ba076a03b34aff7628ac1c71844a1598c352 | wikidoc | Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) is a non-profit organization in the United States established to provide the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis. The Foundation provides information about cystic fibrosis (CF) and finances CF research that aims to improve the quality of life for peo... | Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
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The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) is a non-profit organization in the United States established to provide the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis. The Foundation provides information about cystic fibrosis (CF) and finances CF research that aims to improv... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cystic_Fibrosis_Foundation | |
4c3f63f80274df1c02a3c06e9d18acf1f75ce6fa | wikidoc | Lysergic acid diethylamide | Lysergic acid diethylamide
Synonyms / Brand Names: LSD, LSD-25, (+)-LSD, (+)-lysergic acid diethylamide, 9,10-Didehydro-N,N-diethyl-6-methylergoline-8b-carboxamide, Acid, Barrels, Bart simpson, Bartman, Beast, Big f, Blotter acid, Blue acid, Blue cheer, ZEN, Yellows, Window pane, White light, Wedges, Wedding bells, Ube... | Lysergic acid diethylamide
Synonyms / Brand Names: LSD, LSD-25, (+)-LSD, (+)-lysergic acid diethylamide, 9,10-Didehydro-N,N-diethyl-6-methylergoline-8b-carboxamide, Acid, Barrels, Bart simpson, Bartman, Beast, Big f, Blotter acid, Blue acid, Blue cheer, ZEN, Yellows, Window pane, White light, Wedges, Wedding bells, Ub... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/D-Lsergic_Acid_Diethylamide | |
a3d9c0dd44a27bd45d15c85a1786fff206f75355 | wikidoc | D-amino acid dehydrogenase | D-amino acid dehydrogenase
# Overview
D-amino-acid dehydrogenase (EC 1.4.99.1) is a bacterial enzyme that catalyses the oxidation of D-amino acids into their corresponding oxoacids. It contains both flavin and nonheme iron as cofactors. The enzyme has a very broad specificity and can act on most D-amino acids.
D-amino... | D-amino acid dehydrogenase
# Overview
D-amino-acid dehydrogenase (EC 1.4.99.1) is a bacterial enzyme that catalyses the oxidation of D-amino acids into their corresponding oxoacids. It contains both flavin and nonheme iron as cofactors.[1] The enzyme has a very broad specificity and can act on most D-amino acids.[2]
D... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/D-amino_acid_dehydrogenase | |
d335962cc8ce4b0aee6a911adbf3ff831ca5ceda | wikidoc | Dietary inflammatory index | Dietary inflammatory index
# Overview
The Dietary inflammatory index (DII) was developed in 2009 to measure the role of inflammation induced by diet and cardiovascular disease. The rationale was based on the association between inflammatory states and cardiovascular disease.
# Dietary Inflammatory Index
The component... | Dietary inflammatory index
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
# Overview
The Dietary inflammatory index (DII) was developed in 2009 to measure the role of inflammation induced by diet and cardiovascular disease.[1] The rationale was based on the association between inflam... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/DII | |
94bd716f1342668eefd39d151a86e453f8c002ba | wikidoc | Postreplication checkpoint | Postreplication checkpoint
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6ae054938e036db43b7b06230777ec8ae1eccf45 | wikidoc | DNA damage theory of aging | DNA damage theory of aging
The DNA damage theory of aging assumes that aging is a consequence of a universal characteristic of life, the vulnerability of the genetic material to damage. Damage in this context means ungoverned chemical reactions that destroy genetic sequence information and/or block replication. In huma... | DNA damage theory of aging
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
The DNA damage theory of aging assumes that aging is a consequence of a universal characteristic of life, the vulnerability of the genetic material to damage. Damage in this context means ungoverned chemical reactions that destroy genetic se... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/DNA_damage_theory_of_aging | |
8b0f3b0e672c8eb944e1646659524f87cdc82f3c | wikidoc | Nucleic acid hybridization | Nucleic acid hybridization
# Overview
Hybridization is the process, discovered by Alexander Rich, of combining complementary, single-stranded nucleic acids into a single molecule. Nucleotides will bind to their complement under normal conditions, so two perfectly complementary strands will bind to each other readily.... | Nucleic acid hybridization
# Overview
Hybridization is the process, discovered by Alexander Rich, of combining complementary, single-stranded nucleic acids into a single molecule. Nucleotides will bind to their complement under normal conditions, so two perfectly complementary strands will bind to each other readily.... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/DNA_hybridization | |
c3a23f3ca11bf65dba5f59a02838cef09c5e50e3 | wikidoc | DURACLON adverse reactions | DURACLON adverse reactions
# Adverse Reactions
Adverse reactions seen during continuous epidural clonidine infusion are dose-dependent and typical for a compound of this pharmacologic class. The adverse events most frequently reported in the pivotal controlled clinical trial of continuous epidural clonidine administra... | DURACLON adverse reactions
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Pratik Bahekar, MBBS [2]
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# Adverse Reactions
Adverse reactions seen during continuous epidural clonidine infusion are dose-dependent and typical for a compound of this pha... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/DURACLON_adverse_reactions | |
81e7ca57268f78ec802f7f4cbe03cfef72d4b668 | wikidoc | DURACLON drug interactions | DURACLON drug interactions
# Drug Interactions
Clonidine may potentiate the CNS-depressive effect of alcohol, barbiturates or other sedating drugs. Narcotic analgesics may potentiate the hypotensive effects of clonidine. Tricyclic anti-depressants may antagonize the hypotensive effects of clonidine. The effects of tri... | DURACLON drug interactions
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Pratik Bahekar, MBBS [2]
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# Drug Interactions
Clonidine may potentiate the CNS-depressive effect of alcohol, barbiturates or other sedating drugs. Narcotic analgesics may p... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/DURACLON_drug_interactions | |
dd8eedbb280b61e44cb0661927ebc94078c4a364 | wikidoc | Darunavir clinical studies | Darunavir clinical studies
# Clinical Studies
## Description of Adult Clinical Studies
The evidence of efficacy of PREZISTA/ritonavir is based on the analyses of 192-week data from a randomized, controlled open-label Phase 3 trial in treatment-naïve (TMC114-C211) HIV-1-infected adult subjects and 96-week data from a ... | Darunavir clinical studies
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [2]
# Clinical Studies
## Description of Adult Clinical Studies
The evidence of efficacy of PREZISTA/ritonavir is based on the analyses of 192-week data from a randomized, controlled open-l... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Darunavir_clinical_studies | |
500086622144645ac50218dc18e27d9ff4fd6b85 | wikidoc | Hemiparesis and Hemiplegia | Hemiparesis and Hemiplegia
# Overview
Hemiplegia refers to a complete lack of motor function. Hemiparesis refers to decreased motor function. Both are usually a result of a problem with the brain
# Causes
In alphabetical order.
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Brain tumors
- Brown-Sequard Syndrome
- Cerebral absce... | Hemiparesis and Hemiplegia
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Hemiplegia refers to a complete lack of motor function. Hemiparesis refers to decreased motor function. Both are usually a result of a problem with the brain
# Causes
In alphabetical order. [1] [2]
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ddx:Hemiparesis_and_Hemiplegia | |
bf13cc2c457f2a1f05a0e8ebb44e4273780aa370 | wikidoc | Protein losing enteropathy | Protein losing enteropathy
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83fc059988a0168dd09368a8fe6255a763173daf | wikidoc | Salivary gland enlargement | Salivary gland enlargement
# Causes
## Life Threatening Causes
- Carcinoma
- Cirrhosis of liver
- Lymphoma
- Malignant salivary gland tumors
- Parotid adenoma
- Parotid cancer
- Renal failure
- Salivary gland cancer
- Salivary gland tumors
- Septicemia
- Severe infections
## Common Causes
- Acromegaly
- Amyloidosis... | Salivary gland enlargement
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# Causes[1] [2]
## Life Threatening Causes
- Carcinoma
- Cirrhosis of liver
- Lymphoma
- Malignant salivary gland tumors
- Parotid adenoma
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d8240205f77561f8788f9543d6e039c1c5adc808 | wikidoc | Death-associated protein 6 | Death-associated protein 6
Death-associated protein 6 also known as Daxx is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DAXX gene.
# Function
Daxx, a Death domain-associated protein, was first discovered through its cytoplasmic interaction with the classical death receptor Fas. It has been associated with heterochromat... | Death-associated protein 6
Death-associated protein 6 also known as Daxx is a protein that in humans is encoded by the DAXX gene.[1][2]
# Function
Daxx, a Death domain-associated protein, was first discovered through its cytoplasmic interaction with the classical death receptor Fas. It has been associated with hetero... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Death-associated_protein_6 | |
9cf638645f8308a0d487aac83fa9fcad162cd5e1 | wikidoc | Deep branch of ulnar nerve | Deep branch of ulnar nerve
The deep branch of the ulnar nerve, accompanied by the deep branch of the ulnar artery, passes between the abductor digiti minimi and the flexor digiti minimi brevis.
It then perforates the opponens digiti minimi and follows the course of the deep palmar arch beneath the flexor tendons.
At it... | Deep branch of ulnar nerve
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The deep branch of the ulnar nerve, accompanied by the deep branch of the ulnar artery, passes between the abductor digiti minimi and the flexor digiti minimi brevis.
It then perforates the opponens digiti minimi and f... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Deep_branch_of_the_ulnar_nerve | |
0c6abfb26a02348e605610b55a952ca1d3567970 | wikidoc | Dehydroemetine precautions | Dehydroemetine precautions
# Precautions
Dehydroemetine should only be considered as a last resort in patients with preexisting cardiac, renal or neuromuscular disease.
It should always be administered in a hospital setting.
Heart rate and blood pressure should be carefully monitored and treatment should be stopped im... | Dehydroemetine precautions
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# Precautions
Dehydroemetine should only be considered as a last resort in patients with preexisting cardiac, renal or neuromuscular disease.
It should always be administered in a hospital setting.
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f7e47d5fb573148d35e7ffd3474cc3f2b0236ecc | wikidoc | Lateral vestibular nucleus | Lateral vestibular nucleus
# Overview
The lateral vestibular nucleus (Deiters’s nucleus) is the continuation upward and lateralward of the principal nucleus, and in it terminate many of the ascending branches of the vestibular nerve.
It consists of very large multipolar cells whose axons form an important part of the ... | Lateral vestibular nucleus
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# Overview
The lateral vestibular nucleus (Deiters’s nucleus) is the continuation upward and lateralward of the principal nucleus, and in it terminate many of the ascending branches of the vestibular nerve.
It consists of very large multipolar cells whose axons form a... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Deiters%27s_nucleus | |
5b87e49b7473f1c394929aa55a050f0fee2ff49d | wikidoc | Dental amalgam controversy | Dental amalgam controversy
The dental amalgam controversy is a debate over the use of amalgams containing mercury as a dental filling. A minority of dentists has always been opposed to the use of amalgam in dental fillings, since they first came into use over 150 years ago.
The essence of the controversy is that it is ... | Dental amalgam controversy
The dental amalgam controversy is a debate over the use of amalgams containing mercury as a dental filling. A minority of dentists has always been opposed to the use of amalgam in dental fillings, since they first came into use over 150 years ago.
The essence of the controversy is that it is... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dental_amalgam_controversy | |
0451eefb42d3f4c73bb2c74fa0a95d8c359118bf | wikidoc | Depersonalization disorder | Depersonalization disorder
Synonyms and keywords: Derealization disorder; depersonalization disorder; dissociative disorder; depersonalization/derealization disorder
# Overview
Depersonalization Disorder (DPD) is a dissociative disorder in which sufferers are affected by persistent feelings of depersonalization. The s... | Depersonalization disorder
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Synonyms and keywords: Derealization disorder; depersonalization disorder; dissociative disorder; depersonalization/derealization disorder
# Overview
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49e99fa0d1297fa9a36db2037ff482db06978a3e | wikidoc | Descending palatine artery | Descending palatine artery
The descending palatine artery descends through the pterygopalatine canal with the anterior palatine branch of the sphenopalatine ganglion, and, emerging from the greater palatine foramen, runs forward in a groove on the medial side of the alveolar border of the hard palate to the incisive ca... | Descending palatine artery
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a739d1de952ac051b53440b145d1d975a8af8db8 | wikidoc | Desensitization (medicine) | Desensitization (medicine)
# Overview
For medical purposes, desensitization is a method to reduce or eliminate an organism's negative reaction to a substance or stimulus.
For example, if a person with diabetes mellitus has a bad allergic reaction to taking a full dose of beef insulin, the doctor gives the person a ver... | Desensitization (medicine)
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# Overview
For medical purposes, desensitization is a method to reduce or eliminate an organism's negative reaction to a substance or stimulus.
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ed1e8de71dd3b0fe07b67d240c14170c5359f094 | wikidoc | Desiccated thyroid extract | Desiccated thyroid extract
Desiccated thyroid or thyroid extract, refers to porcine (or mixed beef and pork) thyroid glands, dried and powdered for therapeutic use. Pork, or mixed beef and pork, thyroid preparations were developed in the late 1800s, and are still used today to treat hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid ... | Desiccated thyroid extract
Desiccated thyroid or thyroid extract, refers to porcine (or mixed beef and pork) thyroid glands, dried and powdered for therapeutic use. Pork, or mixed beef and pork, thyroid preparations were developed in the late 1800s, and are still used today to treat hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Desiccated_thyroid_extract | |
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5f8761ac60c6cc42a8b6c924282bbd0819da32de | wikidoc | Latent autoimmune diabetes | Latent autoimmune diabetes
# Overview
Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) is a genetically-linked, hereditary autoimmune disorder that results in the body mistaking the pancreas as foreign and responding by attacking and destroying the insulin-producing beta islet cells of the pancreas. Simply stated, autoimm... | Latent autoimmune diabetes
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# Overview
Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) is a genetically-linked, hereditary autoimmune disorder that results in the body mistaking the pancreas as foreign and responding by attacking and destroying the insulin-producing beta ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Diabetes_Type_1.5 | |
d6d6ee4183cefe6bacb740ecc2fbd7fded296891 | wikidoc | Diagnostic study of choice | Diagnostic study of choice
# Overview
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- Goal:
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To descri... | Diagnostic study of choice
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# Overview
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dfd876634cab3c8295baf963b3be9677666c5562 | wikidoc | Diazepam binding inhibitor | Diazepam binding inhibitor
Acyl-CoA-binding protein in humans belongs to the family of Acyl-CoA-binding proteins.
This gene encodes diazepam binding inhibitor, a protein that is regulated by hormones and is involved in lipid metabolism and the displacement of beta-carbolines and benzodiazepines, which modulate signal t... | Diazepam binding inhibitor
Acyl-CoA-binding protein in humans belongs to the family of Acyl-CoA-binding proteins.[1][2]
This gene encodes diazepam binding inhibitor, a protein that is regulated by hormones and is involved in lipid metabolism and the displacement of beta-carbolines and benzodiazepines, which modulate s... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Diazepam_binding_inhibitor | |
906ed706f3db0539c3957e92e31bdc4d8a147e9a | wikidoc | Dicarboxylic aminoaciduria | Dicarboxylic aminoaciduria
Dicarboxylic aminoaciduria is a rare form of aminoaciduria (1:35 000 births) which is an autosomal recessive disorder of urinary glutamate and aspartate due to genetic errors related to transport of these amino acids. Mutations resulting in a lack of expression of the SLC1A1 gene, a member o... | Dicarboxylic aminoaciduria
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Dicarboxylic aminoaciduria is a rare form of aminoaciduria (1:35 000 births[1]) which is an autosomal recessive disorder of urinary glutamate and aspartate due to genetic errors related to transport of these amino acids.[2] Mutations resulti... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dicarboxylic_aminoaciduria | |
af9b56c345d2629649bb255d3127648e5178cd81 | wikidoc | Dilated fundus examination | Dilated fundus examination
Dilated fundus examination(DFE) is a diagnostic procedure that employs the use of mydriatic eye drops (such as tropicamide) to dilate or enlarge the pupil in order to obtain a better view of the fundus of the eye. Once the pupil is dilated, examiners often use specialized equipment such as an... | Dilated fundus examination
Dilated fundus examination(DFE) is a diagnostic procedure that employs the use of mydriatic eye drops (such as tropicamide) to dilate or enlarge the pupil in order to obtain a better view of the fundus of the eye.[1] Once the pupil is dilated, examiners often use specialized equipment such a... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dilated_fundus_exam | |
7375b84e7e6948ea63852cced40664456460c890 | wikidoc | Direct pathway of movement | Direct pathway of movement
The striatum modulates movement by two pathways: a direct pathway and an indirect pathway.
In the direct pathway, striatal neurons directly inhibit neurons in the globus pallidus internus, which reduces the inhibition of the thalamic neurons responsible for excitation of the premotor cortex.
... | Direct pathway of movement
The striatum modulates movement by two pathways: a direct pathway and an indirect pathway.
In the direct pathway, striatal neurons directly inhibit neurons in the globus pallidus internus, which reduces the inhibition of the thalamic neurons responsible for excitation of the premotor cortex.... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Direct_pathway | |
e956787b8d92174c176aaa7ab649b66c1dc4d601 | wikidoc | Directed attention fatigue | Directed attention fatigue
Directed attention fatigue (DAF) is a neurological symptom which occurs when the inhibitory attention system, that part of the brain which allows us to concentrate in the face of distractions, becomes fatigued.
Directed or effortful attention, also known as executive attention, is the kind we... | Directed attention fatigue
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27da7d28100d8016870ce2216b4d8e0c14dd8b84 | wikidoc | Sodium monofluorophosphate | Sodium monofluorophosphate
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d0fa391bf3ae34dcc09da6cbcc34dcd382109f09 | wikidoc | Disorganized schizophrenia | Disorganized schizophrenia
# Overview
Disorganized schizophrenia is a subtype of schizophrenia as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. This type is characterized by prominent disorganized behavior and speech (see formal thought disorder), and flat or inappropriate emotion and affect. F... | Disorganized schizophrenia
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# Overview
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a96c351b8525e06e6e590d47bc6f22d9ac385222 | wikidoc | Dolutegravir / rilpivirine | Dolutegravir / rilpivirine
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4bae65b2095ee83ac8ef5481a9bfc1f7abe1a188 | wikidoc | Doripenem clinical studies | Doripenem clinical studies
# Clinical Studies
## Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections
A total of 946 adults with complicated intra-abdominal infections were randomized and received study medications in two identical multinational, multi-center, double-blind studies comparing DORIBAX® (500 mg administered over 1 hou... | Doripenem clinical studies
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# Clinical Studies
## Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections
A total of 946 adults with complicated intra-abdominal infections were randomized and received study medications in two identi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Doripenem_clinical_studies | |
6fdd38725264b0b3aeba28cf26496467de109376 | wikidoc | Dorsal artery of the penis | Dorsal artery of the penis
The Dorsal Artery of the Penis ascends between the crus penis and the pubic symphysis, and, piercing the inferior fascia of the urogenital diaphragm, passes between the two layers of the suspensory ligament of the penis, and runs forward on the dorsum of the penis to the glans, where it divid... | Dorsal artery of the penis
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The Dorsal Artery of the Penis ascends between the crus penis and the pubic symphysis, and, piercing the inferior fascia of the urogenital diaphragm, passes between the two layers of the suspensory ligament of the pen... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dorsal_arteries | |
2a6d3ca7b91902c12e3115e4df4b1ea8412bad5f | wikidoc | Dorsal metatarsal arteries | Dorsal metatarsal arteries
The arcuate artery of the foot gives off the second, third, and fourth dorsal metatarsal arteries, which run forward upon the corresponding Interossei dorsales; in the clefts between the toes, each divides into two dorsal digital branches for the adjoining toes.
At the proximal parts of the i... | Dorsal metatarsal arteries
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The arcuate artery of the foot gives off the second, third, and fourth dorsal metatarsal arteries, which run forward upon the corresponding Interossei dorsales; in the clefts between the toes, each divides into two do... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dorsal_metatarsal_arteries | |
920a77bf7a297aad73ef6cc08a3f4d20b092405e | wikidoc | Dose-response relationship | Dose-response relationship
# Overview
The Dose-response relationship describes the change in effect on an organism caused by differing levels of exposure (or doses) to a stressor (usually a chemical). This may apply to individuals (eg: a small amount has no observable effect, a large amount is fatal), or to population... | Dose-response relationship
# Overview
The Dose-response relationship describes the change in effect on an organism caused by differing levels of exposure (or doses) to a stressor (usually a chemical). This may apply to individuals (eg: a small amount has no observable effect, a large amount is fatal), or to population... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dose-response_curve | |
7f55a22ef874a37e38cc19d4d983976baee3b2cc | wikidoc | Double-balloon enteroscopy | Double-balloon enteroscopy
Double-balloon enteroscopy, also known as push-and-pull enteroscopy is an endoscopic technique for visualization of the small bowel. It was developed by Hironori Yamamoto in 2001. It is novel in the field of diagnostic gastroenterology as it is the first endoscopic technique that allows for... | Double-balloon enteroscopy
Double-balloon enteroscopy, also known as push-and-pull enteroscopy is an endoscopic technique for visualization of the small bowel. It was developed by Hironori Yamamoto in 2001.[1] It is novel in the field of diagnostic gastroenterology as it is the first endoscopic technique that allows... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Double-balloon_enteroscopy | |
1a744c57c3460bd21c9d8baadf115c35a78ec5ae | wikidoc | Principle of double effect | Principle of double effect
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b0f34296e85c1c54c240f6d94445b1234d345048 | wikidoc | Richard Morton (physician) | Richard Morton (physician)
Richard Morton (1637-1698) was an English physician who was the first to state that tubercles were always present in the tuberculosis disease of the lungs. In Morton's time, this wasting disease was termed consumption, or by its Greek name of phthisis. Recognition of the many possible sympto... | Richard Morton (physician)
Richard Morton (1637-1698) was an English physician who was the first to state that tubercles were always present in the tuberculosis disease of the lungs. In Morton's time, this wasting disease was termed consumption, or by its Greek name of phthisis. Recognition of the many possible sympt... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dr_Richard_Morton | |
1610c1cf5a5e2e828e10d3555829c358e2ca4458 | wikidoc | Drospirenone and estradiol | Drospirenone and estradiol
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3da5dbb4b4d58f6baa9c03c6fe30dd98e974318e | wikidoc | Reverse transcribing virus | Reverse transcribing virus
A reverse transcribing virus is any virus which replicates using reverse transcription, the formation of DNA from an RNA template. Both Group VI and Group VII viruses fall into this category. Group VI contains single-stranded RNA viruses which use a DNA intermediate to replicate, whereas Grou... | Reverse transcribing virus
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A reverse transcribing virus is any virus which replicates using reverse transcription, the formation of DNA from an RNA template. Both Group VI and Group VII viruses fall into this category. Group VI contains single-stranded RNA viruses whi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/DsDNA-RT_virus | |
524099136a553fb3a5d65ccacdf032306bb82598 | wikidoc | Ductus arteriosus aneurysm | Ductus arteriosus aneurysm
# Overview
Aneurysm of the ductus arteriosus is a rare entity in adults The ductus arteriosus is a short tubular connection between the left pulmonary artery and aorta. A remnant of the left sixth aortic arch, it normally undergoes physiologic closure soon after birth. In the few reports of ... | Ductus arteriosus aneurysm
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# Overview
Aneurysm of the ductus arteriosus is a rare entity in adults The ductus arteriosus is a short tubular connection between the left pulmonary artery and aorta. A remnant of the left sixth aortic arch, it normally undergoes physiolo... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ductus_arteriosus_aneurysm | |
2aa370a1d3804e2fb64d8ec0c136f873e0d9f0b4 | wikidoc | Dye-sensitized solar cells | Dye-sensitized solar cells
# Overview
Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSC) are a relatively new class of low-cost solar cells. They are based on a semiconductor formed between a photo-sensitized anode and an electrolyte, a photoelectrochemical system. These cells were invented by Michael Grätzel and Brian O'Regan at the É... | Dye-sensitized solar cells
# Overview
Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSC) are a relatively new class of low-cost solar cells. They are based on a semiconductor formed between a photo-sensitized anode and an electrolyte, a photoelectrochemical system. These cells were invented by Michael Grätzel and Brian O'Regan at the É... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dye-sensitized_solar_cells | |
c8d71c181903d5b87f32d99f35333ef3bdaf4479 | wikidoc | Familial dysfibrinogenemia | Familial dysfibrinogenemia
Synonyms and keywords: Dysfibrinogenemia, familial
# Overview
The dysfibrinogenemias are a group of autosomal dominant disorders of qualitatively abnormal fibrinogens. There are various different fibrinogen abnormalities, each named after the place where it was discovered. Each dysfibrinog... | Familial dysfibrinogenemia
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Synonyms and keywords: Dysfibrinogenemia, familial
# Overview
The dysfibrinogenemias are a group of autosomal dominant disorders of qualitatively abnormal fibrinogens. There are various different fibrinogen abnormalities, each named after ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Dysfibrinogenemia,_familial | |
e2ae824034ac018821a260247b6a8bbf4dfc6dcc | wikidoc | Dysuria primary prevention | Dysuria primary prevention
# Primary Prevention
## Bladder Bacteria
To flush out bacteria from the bladder, you should take the following precautions:
- Drink several glasses of water each day.
- Women should wipe from front to back after having a bowel movement.
- Women should urinate after sexual intercourse.
## I... | Dysuria primary prevention
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# Primary Prevention
## Bladder Bacteria
To flush out bacteria from the bladder, you should take the following precautions:
- Drink several glasses of water each day.
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c80b58ab25a9c6d506d125d5064bbc7931472fe4 | wikidoc | Escherichia coli infection | Escherichia coli infection
# What are you looking for?
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a Gram-negative bacillus that is associated with the development of infections.
- To learn about the E. coli organism, click here.
# Categories in E. coli Infections
- E. coli infections may be categorized into either enteric, uropat... | Escherichia coli infection
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Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a Gram-negative bacillus that is associated with the development of infections.
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1f5f35077948ca4b2fd18b7d6829c50fa3bf7d7e | wikidoc | E2 box gene transcriptions | E2 box gene transcriptions
"The most dramatic impact on immunoglobulin gene enhancer activity was observed upon mutation of sites that contain an E2-box motif (G/ACAGNTGN)."
"The E box sites that are most important are those of the E2 box class (GCAGXTGG/T). Two E2 box sites are present in the immunoglobulin heavy chai... | E2 box gene transcriptions
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"The most dramatic impact on immunoglobulin gene enhancer activity was observed upon mutation of sites that contain an E2-box motif (G/ACAGNTGN)."[1]
"The E box sites that are most important are those of the E2 box class (GCAGXTGG/T). Two E2 box sites are prese... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/E2_box_gene_transcriptions | |
52ee01a5212d448eb6eb9a65229e4343225e66d7 | wikidoc | Enterochromaffin-like cell | Enterochromaffin-like cell
# Overview
Enterochromaffin-like cells or ECL cells are a type of neuroendocrine cells found in the gastric glands of the gastric mucosa beneath the epithelium, particularly in the vicinity of parietal cells. They are also considered a type of enteroendocrine cell.
# Function
ECL cells synt... | Enterochromaffin-like cell
# Overview
Enterochromaffin-like cells or ECL cells are a type of neuroendocrine cells found in the gastric glands of the gastric mucosa beneath the epithelium, particularly in the vicinity of parietal cells. They are also considered a type of enteroendocrine cell.[1]
# Function
ECL cells s... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/ECL_cell | |
a8d7116a5c9e284f8d7edf9c97fdf990bdad5a16 | wikidoc | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
# Overview
In medicine (gastroenterology), esophagogastroduodenoscopy is a diagnostic endoscopic procedure that visualises the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract up to the duodenum. It is considered a minimally invasive procedure since it does not require an incision into one of the ma... | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
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In medicine (gastroenterology), esophagogastroduodenoscopy is a diagnostic endoscopic procedure that visualises the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract up to the duodenum. It is considered a mi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/EGD | |
104196ad8f6b764e96d4451ab0f6ab55a246a7b0 | wikidoc | Endovenous Laser Treatment | Endovenous Laser Treatment
Endovenous Laser Treatment is a minimally invasive image-guided technique in which a catheter bearing a laser fiber is inserted under ultrasound guidance into the great saphenous vein (GSV) or small saphenous vein (SSV) through a small puncture.
The catheter is then advanced (also under ultra... | Endovenous Laser Treatment
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Endovenous Laser Treatment is a minimally invasive image-guided technique in which a catheter bearing a laser fiber is inserted under ultrasound guidance into the great saphenous vein (GSV)[1] or small saphen... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/EVLT | |
8781ed9dff84697cf4377c42510f8767c8c204c4 | wikidoc | Ectopic pregnancy | Ectopic pregnancy overview
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# Overview
In a normal pregnancy, the fertilized egg enters the uterus and settles into the uterine lining where it has plenty of room to divide and grow. About 1% of pregnancies are in an ectopic l... | Ectopic pregnancy overview
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# Overview
In a normal pregnancy, the fertilized egg enters the uterus and settles into the uterine lining where it has plenty of room to divide a... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ectopic_pregnancy_overview | |
a908b1c47514e94a113766a4a986691a01d6a330 | wikidoc | Efavirenz clinical studies | Efavirenz clinical studies
# Clinical Studies
## Adults
Study 006, a randomized, open-label trial, compared SUSTIVA (950 mg once daily) + zidovudine (ZDV, 300 mg q12h) + lamivudine (LAM, 150 mg q12h) or SUSTIVA (950 mg once daily) + indinavir (IDV, 1000 mg q8h) with indinavir (950 mg q8h) + zidovudine (300 mg q12h) +... | Efavirenz clinical studies
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [2]
# Clinical Studies
## Adults
Study 006, a randomized, open-label trial, compared SUSTIVA (950 mg once daily) + zidovudine (ZDV, 300 mg q12h) + lamivudine (LAM, 150 mg q12h) or SUSTIVA (... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Efavirenz_clinical_studies | |
f8743b5ed10fd2c5c77426175f29046cc5e657f9 | wikidoc | Elective caesarean section | Elective caesarean section
# Overview
Elective caesarean section (AE elective cesarean section) refers to a caesarean section (CS) that is done on a pregnant woman who is not in labor, either on the basis of an obstetrical or medical indication or at the request of the pregnant patient. The elective CS is therefore al... | Elective caesarean section
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]
# Overview
Elective caesarean section (AE elective cesarean section) refers to a caesarean section (CS) that is done on a pregnant woman who is not in labor, either on the basis of an obstetrical or medical indication or at the request of t... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Elective_caesarean_section | |
9f0665d69a1119082e50129bf3a32b15c77404d0 | wikidoc | Electrocardiogram template | Electrocardiogram template
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# Introduction to the Electrocardiogram Page
- The page name should be "(Disease name) electrocardiogram", with only the first letter of the title capitalized.
- Goal: To provide a description and examples of key EKG findings that may occur in the disease ... | Electrocardiogram template
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Charmaine Patel, M.D. [2]
# Introduction to the Electrocardiogram Page
- The page name should be "(Disease name) electrocardiogram", with only the first letter of the title ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Electrocardiogram_template | |
0a9ea618fd6e313ccaf3cdc0b7b38c1614c9e885 | wikidoc | Faraday's law of induction | Faraday's law of induction
Faraday's law of induction describes an important basic law of electromagnetism, which is involved in the working of transformers, inductors, and many forms of electrical generators. The law states:
The induced electromotive force or EMF in any closed circuit is equal to the time rate of cha... | Faraday's law of induction
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Faraday's law of induction describes an important basic law of electromagnetism, which is involved in the working of transformers, inductors, and many forms of electrical generators. The law states:[1]
The induced electromotive force or EMF in any closed circuit is... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Electromagnetic_induction | |
e118d3b0f3ce2a65412f4b6f60ad609e9766ac81 | wikidoc | Electrophilic halogenation | Electrophilic halogenation
In organic chemistry, an electrophilic aromatic halogenation is a type of electrophilic aromatic substitution. This organic reaction is typical of aromatic compounds and a very useful method for adding substituents to an aromatic system.
A few types of aromatic compounds, such as phenol, will... | Electrophilic halogenation
In organic chemistry, an electrophilic aromatic halogenation is a type of electrophilic aromatic substitution. This organic reaction is typical of aromatic compounds and a very useful method for adding substituents to an aromatic system.
A few types of aromatic compounds, such as phenol, wil... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Electrophilic_halogenation | |
3ee011d15990f25cb5c30f9c6bc01cacbc6e84a8 | wikidoc | Eleutherococcus senticosus | Eleutherococcus senticosus
Eleutherococcus senticosus (formerly Acanthopanax senticosis) is a species of small, woody shrub in the family Araliaceae native to Northeastern Asia. In Chinese medicine it is known as Ci wu jia. It is commonly called eleuthero, and was previously marketed in the United States as Siberian Gi... | Eleutherococcus senticosus
Eleutherococcus senticosus (formerly Acanthopanax senticosis) is a species of small, woody shrub in the family Araliaceae native to Northeastern Asia. In Chinese medicine it is known as Ci wu jia.[1] It is commonly called eleuthero, and was previously marketed in the United States as Siberia... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Eleutherococcus_senticosus | |
658cb3b7d57803068520312c2c409bad39c22ff6 | wikidoc | Elevated alpha-fetoprotein | Elevated alpha-fetoprotein
# Overview
Elevated alpha-fetoprotein refers to a state where Alpha-fetoprotein levels are outside of the reference range.
There are two categories of AFP tests: tests performed on serum (blood plasma), and tests performed on amniotic fluid. Tests performed on serum are further categorized... | Elevated alpha-fetoprotein
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Elevated alpha-fetoprotein refers to a state where Alpha-fetoprotein levels are outside of the reference range.
There are two categories of AFP tests: tests performed on serum (blood plasma), and tests performed on amniotic flui... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Elevated_alpha-fetoprotein | |
e7b32573afca1fae2b424e1559e4547a0514dad0 | wikidoc | Emergency bleeding control | Emergency bleeding control
# Overview
Severe bleeding poses a very real risk of death to the casualty if not treated quickly. Therefore, preventing major bleeding should take priority over other conditions because it saves failure of the heart or lungs. Most protocols advise the use of direct pressure, rest and eleva... | Emergency bleeding control
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Severe bleeding poses a very real risk of death to the casualty if not treated quickly. Therefore, preventing major bleeding should take priority over other conditions because it saves failure of the heart or lungs. Most protoco... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Emergency_Bleeding_Control | |
40194912b468c4016c7129865aa5d1b9d357e17c | wikidoc | Emergency Broadcast System | Emergency Broadcast System
The Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) was an emergency warning system in the United States, used from 1963 to 1997, when it was replaced by the Emergency Alert System.
# Purpose
The EBS was initiated in 1963 at the height of the civil defense era to allow the president to address the entire n... | Emergency Broadcast System
The Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) was an emergency warning system in the United States, used from 1963 to 1997, when it was replaced by the Emergency Alert System.
# Purpose
The EBS was initiated in 1963 at the height of the civil defense era to allow the president to address the entire ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Emergency_Broadcast_System | |
1d33f9427c9810325bc7e4771ecd6fd1ccb22d55 | wikidoc | Emergency telephone number | Emergency telephone number
Many countries' public telephone networks have a single emergency telephone number, sometimes known as the universal emergency telephone number or occasionally the emergency services number, that allows a caller to contact local emergency services for assistance. The emergency telephone numb... | Emergency telephone number
Many countries' public telephone networks have a single emergency telephone number, sometimes known as the universal emergency telephone number or occasionally the emergency services number, that allows a caller to contact local emergency services for assistance. The emergency telephone num... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Emergency_telephone_number | |
03299f72770e706f3d1b969e9423956406e3d5c6 | wikidoc | Emtricitabine how supplied | Emtricitabine how supplied
# How Supplied/Storage and Handling
## Capsules
The size 1 hard gelatin capsules with a blue cap and white body contain 200 mg of emtricitabine, are printed with "200 mg" in black on the cap and "GILEAD" and the corporate logo in black on the body, and are available in unit of use bottles (... | Emtricitabine how supplied
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [2]
# How Supplied/Storage and Handling
## Capsules
The size 1 hard gelatin capsules with a blue cap and white body contain 200 mg of emtricitabine, are printed with "200 mg" in black on th... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Emtricitabine_how_supplied | |
39021639f52bc1699c69ed2b8ea52e38007aea55 | wikidoc | Emtricitabine microbiology | Emtricitabine microbiology
# Microbiology
## Mechanism of Action
Emtricitabine, a synthetic nucleoside analog of cytidine, is phosphorylated by cellular enzymes to form emtricitabine 5'-triphosphate. Emtricitabine 5'-triphosphate inhibits the activity of the HIV-1 reverse transcriptase by competing with the natural s... | Emtricitabine microbiology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Zaghw, M.D. [2]
# Microbiology
## Mechanism of Action
Emtricitabine, a synthetic nucleoside analog of cytidine, is phosphorylated by cellular enzymes to form emtricitabine 5'-triphosphate. Emtricitabin... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Emtricitabine_microbiology | |
93d5aebf0002d56e3ddd1eaf21da7fbf76a04f36 | wikidoc | Endocardial fibroelastosis | Endocardial fibroelastosis
Endocardial fibroelastosis is a rare heart disorder that is characterized by a thickening within the muscular lining of the heart chambers (the endocardium) due to an increase in the amount of supporting connective tissue and elastic fibers. It is an uncommon cause of unexplained heart failur... | Endocardial fibroelastosis
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Endocardial fibroelastosis is a rare heart disorder that is characterized by a thickening within the muscular lining of the heart chambers (the endocardium) due to an increase in the amount of supporting connective tissue and elastic fibers.... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Endocardial_fibroelastosis | |
e054004e44086de5e2c532fe751e01e44e057374 | wikidoc | Endogenous endophthalmitis | Endogenous endophthalmitis
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For more information... | Endogenous endophthalmitis
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For more informatio... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Endogenous_bacterial_endophthalmitis | |
e3c736f290b7445eb807b1768c87814e5c9b5848 | wikidoc | Hypereosinophilic syndrome | Hypereosinophilic syndrome
Synonyms and keywords: HES; Hypereosinophilic disease; Primary hypereosinophilic syndrome; Secondary hypereosinophilic syndrome; Idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome
# Overview
Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) is a type of myeloproliferative disorder characterized by a persistently elevat... | Hypereosinophilic syndrome
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: HES; Hypereosinophilic disease; Primary hypereosinophilic syndrome; Secondary hypereosinophilic syndrome; Idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome
# O... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Endomyocardial_Fibrosis | |
b8f0fdeb1e30366a79dd2dcfef9dbad52228f8a5 | wikidoc | Entecavir clinical studies | Entecavir clinical studies
# Clinical Studies
Nucleoside-naïve subjects: Genotypic evaluations were performed on evaluable samples (>300 copies/mL serum HBV DNA) from 562 subjects who were treated with BARACLUDE for up to 96 weeks in nucleoside-naïve studies (AI463022, AI463027, and rollover study AI463901). By Week 9... | Entecavir clinical studies
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Clinical Studies
Nucleoside-naïve subjects: Genotypic evaluations were performed on evaluable samples (>300 copies/mL serum HBV DNA) from 562 subjects who were treated with BARACLUDE for up to 96 weeks in nucleoside-naïve studies (AI46302... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Entecavir_clinical_studies | |
f37e099451d4432e616861067ec20c47f8782279 | wikidoc | Environmental microbiology | Environmental microbiology
Environmental microbiology is the study of the composition and physiology of microbial communities in the environment. The environment in this case means the soil, water, air and sediments covering the planet and can also include the animals and plants that inhabit these areas. Environmental... | Environmental microbiology
Environmental microbiology is the study of the composition and physiology of microbial communities in the environment. The environment in this case means the soil, water, air and sediments covering the planet and can also include the animals and plants that inhabit these areas. Environmenta... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Environmental_microbiology | |
72614fcaedd0f1e1be0eba85d6cb162dde3abb61 | wikidoc | Epidemiological transition | Epidemiological transition
# Overview
In demography and medical geography, epidemiological transition refers to a change in the pattern of disease in a country away from infectious diseases towards degenerative diseases. This theory was orinially proposed by Omran in 1971.
This transition is event as a country complet... | Epidemiological transition
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
In demography and medical geography, epidemiological transition refers to a change in the pattern of disease in a country away from infectious diseases towards degenerative diseases. This theory was orinially proposed by Omran in... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Epidemiological_Transition | |
2ceaa3f55a4e5eeed167324cf7690aa31f6d9d4f | wikidoc | Epididymoorchitis | Epididymoorchitis overview
# Overview
Epididymoorchitis refers to the inflammation of the epididymis and/or testes, with or without infection. It is a major cause of acute scrotum and must be differentiated from other common causes, such as testicular torsion and torsion of the testicular appendage. While the pathogen... | Epididymoorchitis overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Dima Nimri, M.D. [2]
# Overview
Epididymoorchitis refers to the inflammation of the epididymis and/or testes, with or without infection. It is a major cause of acute scrotum and must be differentiated from oth... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Epididymoorchitis_overview | |
6f0d36479081454ea4b2dff87feafbbf87175bd0 | wikidoc | Epidural hematoma | Epidural hematoma overview
# Classification
Epidural hematoma may be classified to into three groups: Traumatic epidural hematoma which is the main cause of epidural hematoma, spontaneous spinal epidural hematomas and postoperative epidural spinal hematoma.
# Pathophysiology
Epidural hematoma is the result of the ble... | Epidural hematoma overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamadmostafa Jahansouz M.D.[2]
# Classification
Epidural hematoma may be classified to into three groups: Traumatic epidural hematoma which is the main cause of epidural hematoma, spontaneous spinal epidural... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Epidural_hematoma_overview | |
1ec1b19e6825e38695fd2146de98f4719b2a7430 | wikidoc | Ertapenem clinical studies | Ertapenem clinical studies
# Clinical Studies
### Adults
Ertapenem was evaluated in adults for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections in a randomized, double-blind, non-inferiority clinical trial. This trial compared ertapenem (1 g intravenously once a day) with piperacillin/tazobactam (3.375 g intra... | Ertapenem clinical studies
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, M.D. [2]
# Clinical Studies
### Adults
Ertapenem was evaluated in adults for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections in a randomized, double-blind, non-inferiority clinical trial. ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ertapenem_clinical_studies | |
0bb22021199fedee1d35c1872da039da96ee98db | wikidoc | Eschweiler-Clarke reaction | Eschweiler-Clarke reaction
The Eschweiler-Clarke reaction (also called the Eschweiler-Clarke methylation) is a chemical reaction whereby a primary (or secondary) amine is methylated using excess formic acid and formaldehyde. Reductive amination reactions such as this one will not produce quaternary ammonium salts, but ... | Eschweiler-Clarke reaction
The Eschweiler-Clarke reaction (also called the Eschweiler-Clarke methylation) is a chemical reaction whereby a primary (or secondary) amine is methylated using excess formic acid and formaldehyde.[1][2][3][4] Reductive amination reactions such as this one will not produce quaternary ammoniu... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Eschweiler-Clarke_reaction | |
8164efdf6d382b97a8533206c544e0e98c53a552 | wikidoc | Esophageal cancer | Esophageal cancer overview
# Overview
Esophageal cancer is malignancy of the esophagus. There are two sub-types, squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Esophageal tumors usually lead to dysphagia, odynophagia, weight loss, and hematemesis and are diagnosed by carrying out a biopsy. Esophageal cancer must be diffe... | Esophageal cancer overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hadeel Maksoud M.D.[2]
# Overview
Esophageal cancer is malignancy of the esophagus. There are two sub-types, squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Esophageal tumors usually lead to dysphagia, odynophagia... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Esophageal_cancer_overview | |
40242a7dd1074828224beeda02219b38b3b62376 | wikidoc | Eukaryotic release factors | Eukaryotic release factors
Eukaryotic translation termination factor 1 (eRF1), also known asTB3-1, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ETF1 gene.
In eukaryotes, this is the only release factor (eRF) which recognizes all three stop codons. The overall process of termination is similar in prokaryotes, but in th... | Eukaryotic release factors
Eukaryotic translation termination factor 1 (eRF1), also known asTB3-1, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ETF1 gene.[1][2][3]
In eukaryotes, this is the only release factor (eRF) which recognizes all three stop codons. The overall process of termination is similar in prokaryotes,... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Eukaryotic_release_factors |
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