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Absolute risk reduction
Absolute risk reduction # Overview The absolute risk reduction is the decrease in risk of a given activity or treatment in relation to a control activity or treatment. It is the inverse of the number needed to treat. In general, absolute risk reduction is usually computed with respect to two treatments A and B, with A...
Absolute risk reduction Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview The absolute risk reduction is the decrease in risk of a given activity or treatment in relation to a control activity or treatment. It is the inverse of the number needed to treat.[1] In general, absolute risk reduction is usually ...
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Argininosuccinate lyase
Argininosuccinate lyase ASL (argininosuccinate lyase, also known as argininosuccinase) is an enzyme that catalyzes the reversible breakdown of argininosuccinate (ASA) producing the amino acid arginine and dicarboxylic acid fumarate. Located in liver cytosol, ASL is the fourth enzyme of the urea cycle and involved in th...
Argininosuccinate lyase ASL (argininosuccinate lyase, also known as argininosuccinase) is an enzyme that catalyzes the reversible breakdown of argininosuccinate (ASA) producing the amino acid arginine and dicarboxylic acid fumarate. Located in liver cytosol, ASL is the fourth enzyme of the urea cycle and involved in t...
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Anti-thymocyte globulin
Anti-thymocyte globulin Synonyms and keywords: ATG # Overview Anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) is an infusion of rabbit-derived antibodies against human T cells which is used in the prevention and treatment of acute rejection in organ transplantation and therapy of aplastic anemia. In the United States it is frequently g...
Anti-thymocyte globulin Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Synonyms and keywords: ATG # Overview Anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) is an infusion of rabbit-derived antibodies against human T cells which is used in the prevention and treatment of acute rejection in organ transplantation and therapy of apla...
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Abdominal mass
Abdominal mass overview # Overview An abdominal mass is any localized enlargement or swelling in the human abdomen. Depending on its location, the abdominal mass may be caused by an enlarged liver (hepatomegaly), enlarged spleen (splenomegaly), protruding kidney, a pancreatic mass, a retroperitoneal mass (a mass in th...
Abdominal mass overview Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview An abdominal mass is any localized enlargement or swelling in the human abdomen. Depending on its location, the abdominal mass may be caused by an enlarged liver (hepatomegaly), enlarged spleen (splenomegaly), protruding kidney, a p...
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Abdominal pain
Abdominal pain overview # Overview Abdominal pain can be one of the symptoms associated with many transient disorders or serious diseases. Making a definitive diagnosis of the cause of abdominal pain can be difficult because many diseases present with this symptom, abdominal pain is a common problem. Most frequently t...
Abdominal pain overview Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Abdominal pain can be one of the symptoms associated with many transient disorders or serious diseases. Making a definitive diagnosis of the cause of abdominal pain can be difficult because many diseases present with this symptom, a...
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Acanthocytosis
Acanthocytosis overview # Overview Acanthocytosis is a digestive disorder that is characterized by the absence of very low density lipoproteins (VLDL) and chylomicrons in the plasma. Acanthocyte is a general term meaning 'spiny cell'. AKA "spur cell" in more severe cases In human biology and medicine, the term refers ...
Acanthocytosis overview Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Acanthocytosis is a digestive disorder that is characterized by the absence of very low density lipoproteins (VLDL) and chylomicrons in the plasma. Acanthocyte is a general term meaning 'spiny cell'. AKA "spur cell" in more severe c...
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Accessory cephalic vein
Accessory cephalic vein The accessory cephalic vein arises either from a small tributory plexus on the back of the forearm or from the ulnar side of the dorsal venous net-work; it joins the cephalic below the elbow. In some cases the accessory cephalic springs from the cephalic above the wrist and joins it again higher...
Accessory cephalic vein Template:Infobox Vein Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] The accessory cephalic vein arises either from a small tributory plexus on the back of the forearm or from the ulnar side of the dorsal venous net-work; it joins the cephalic below the elbow. In some cases the accessory ce...
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Rumack-Matthew nomogram
Rumack-Matthew nomogram Synonyms and keywords: Rumack-Matthews nomogram, acetaminophen nomogram # Overview The Rumack-Matthew nomogram is an acetaminophen toxicity nomogram plotting serum concentration of acetaminophen against the time since ingestion in an attempt to prognosticate possible liver toxicity as well as a...
Rumack-Matthew nomogram Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Synonyms and keywords: Rumack-Matthews nomogram, acetaminophen nomogram # Overview The Rumack-Matthew nomogram is an acetaminophen toxicity nomogram plotting serum concentration of acetaminophen against the time since ingestion in an attempt t...
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Achilles tendon rupture
Achilles tendon rupture # Overview Achilles tendon rupture is the most common injury involving a break in a tendon. It commonly occurs as a sports injury during explosive acceleration e.g. pushing off or jumping up. # History and Symptoms ## Symptoms - Acute pain - Difficulty walking - Referred stabbing pain in the...
Achilles tendon rupture Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Kiran Singh, M.D. [2] # Overview Achilles tendon rupture is the most common injury involving a break in a tendon. It commonly occurs as a sports injury during explosive acceleration e.g. pushing off or jumping up. # History and Symptoms ##...
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Acinetobacter baumannii
Acinetobacter baumannii # Overview Acinetobacter baumannii is a species of pathogenic bacteria which forms opportunistic infections. There have been many reports of drug-resistant A. baumannii infections among American soldiers wounded in Iraq. These 'multi-drug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii' are often referred ...
Acinetobacter baumannii Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Acinetobacter baumannii is a species of pathogenic bacteria which forms opportunistic infections.[1] There have been many reports of drug-resistant A. baumannii infections among American soldiers wounded in Iraq.[2] These 'multi-d...
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Vestibulocochlear nerve
Vestibulocochlear nerve # Overview The vestibulocochlear nerve (also known as the auditory or acoustic nerve) is the eighth of twelve cranial nerves, and is responsible for transmitting sound and equilibrium (balance) information from the inner ear to the brain. # Structure This nerve, along which the sensory cells (...
Vestibulocochlear nerve Template:Infobox Nerve Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview The vestibulocochlear nerve (also known as the auditory or acoustic nerve) is the eighth of twelve cranial nerves, and is responsible for transmitting sound and equilibrium (balance) information from the inner...
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Action Medical Research
Action Medical Research Action Medical Research is a British medical research charity, founded in 1952. Action Medical Research (Registered Charity No. 208701) is based in Horsham, West Sussex. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh is their patron; their president is Charles Guthrie, Baron Guthrie of Craigiebank. Paddington...
Action Medical Research Action Medical Research is a British medical research charity, founded in 1952.[1][2] Action Medical Research (Registered Charity No. 208701[1]) is based in Horsham, West Sussex. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh is their patron;[3][4] their president is Charles Guthrie, Baron Guthrie of Craigie...
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Acute cardiac unloading
Acute cardiac unloading # Acute Cardiac Unloading Acute cardiac unloading is any maneuver, therapy, or intervention that decreases the power expenditure of the ventricle and limits the hemodynamic forces that lead to ventricular remodeling after insult or injury to the heart. The theory behind this approach to heart r...
Acute cardiac unloading # Acute Cardiac Unloading Acute cardiac unloading is any maneuver, therapy, or intervention that decreases the power expenditure of the ventricle and limits the hemodynamic forces that lead to ventricular remodeling after insult or injury to the heart. The theory behind this approach to heart r...
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Renal cortical necrosis
Renal cortical necrosis Synonyms and keywords: RCN, BRCN, acute cortical necrosis, acute renal failure with acute cortical necrosis, diffuse bilateral renal cortical necrosis, diffuse cortical necrosis # Overview Renal cortical necrosis (RCN) is a rare cause of acute renal failure. The condition is usually caused by ...
Renal cortical necrosis Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Vendhan Ramanujam M.B.B.S [2] Synonyms and keywords: RCN, BRCN, acute cortical necrosis, acute renal failure with acute cortical necrosis, diffuse bilateral renal cortical necrosis, diffuse cortical necrosis # Overview Renal cortical necrosis...
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Acute diarrhea
Acute diarrhea overview # Overview The term 'diarrhea' is derived from the Greek term "to flow through." It is characterized by the passage of unformed or abnormally liquid stools at an increased frequency. Acute diarrhea has a duration of 7 days, in moderate-to-severe cases, dysentery, and to determine etiology in or...
Acute diarrhea overview Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Chandrakala Yannam, MD [2] Sudarshana Datta, MD [3] # Overview The term 'diarrhea' is derived from the Greek term "to flow through." It is characterized by the passage of unformed or abnormally liquid stools at a...
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Acute inhalation injury
Acute inhalation injury # Overview Acute inhalation injury may result from frequent and widespread use of household cleaning agents and industrial gases (including chlorine and ammonia). The airways and lungs receive continuous first-pass exposure to non-toxic and irritant or toxic gases via inhalation. Irritant gases...
Acute inhalation injury Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [6] # Overview Acute inhalation injury may result from frequent and widespread use of household cleaning agents and industrial gases (including chlorine and ammonia). The airways and lungs receive continuous first-pass exposure to non-toxic and ir...
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Acyl-CoA thioesterase 9
Acyl-CoA thioesterase 9 Acyl-CoA thioesterase 9 is a protein that is encoded by the human ACOT9 gene. It is a member of the acyl-CoA thioesterase superfamily, which is a group of enzymes that hydrolyze Coenzyme A esters. There is no known function, however it has been shown to act as a long-chain thioesterase at low co...
Acyl-CoA thioesterase 9 Acyl-CoA thioesterase 9 is a protein that is encoded by the human ACOT9 gene. It is a member of the acyl-CoA thioesterase superfamily, which is a group of enzymes that hydrolyze Coenzyme A esters. There is no known function, however it has been shown to act as a long-chain thioesterase at low c...
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Adjustable gastric band
Adjustable gastric band Adjustable gastric banding, or Lap band surgery, is a form of restrictive weight loss surgery (bariatrics) designed for obesity patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater - or between 35 – 40 with those who have comorbidities that are known to improve with weight loss. The gastric ...
Adjustable gastric band Adjustable gastric banding, or Lap band surgery, is a form of restrictive weight loss surgery (bariatrics) designed for obesity patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater - or between 35 – 40 with those who have comorbidities that are known to improve with weight loss. The gastric...
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Adrenomedullin receptor
Adrenomedullin receptor Adrenomedullin receptor is a receptor. Studies of the rat counterpart suggest that the encoded protein may function as a receptor for adrenomedullin. adrenomedullin. It is encoded by the human gene ADMR. # Structure The structure of the adrenomedullin receptor is a calcitonin receptor-like rece...
Adrenomedullin receptor Adrenomedullin receptor is a receptor. Studies of the rat counterpart suggest that the encoded protein may function as a receptor for adrenomedullin.[1] adrenomedullin. It is encoded by the human gene ADMR.[1] # Structure The structure of the adrenomedullin receptor is a calcitonin receptor-li...
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Advanced practice nurse
Advanced practice nurse Assistant Editor-In-Chief: Michelle Lew # Overview Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) are Registered Nurses with advanced didactic and clinical education, knowledge, skills, and scope of practice. The term "Advanced Practice Nurse" is a blanket term used to describe four separate, graduate-level p...
Advanced practice nurse Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Assistant Editor-In-Chief: Michelle Lew # Overview Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) are Registered Nurses with advanced didactic and clinical education, knowledge, skills, and scope of practice.[1] The term "Advanced Practice Nurse" is a blanke...
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Emotional dysregulation
Emotional dysregulation # Overview Emotional dysregulation (or affect dysregulation) is a term used in the mental health community to refer to an emotional response that is not well modulated. This means that an individual does not respond to a person, place, thing, or event in a manner that would generally be conside...
Emotional dysregulation Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Emotional dysregulation (or affect dysregulation) is a term used in the mental health community to refer to an emotional response that is not well modulated. This means that an individual does not respond to a person, place, thing, ...
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Affinity chromatography
Affinity chromatography # Overview Affinity chromatography is a chromatographic method of separating biochemical mixtures, based on a highly specific biologic interaction such as that between antigen and antibody, enzyme and substrate, or receptor and ligand. Affinity chromatography combines the size fractionation ca...
Affinity chromatography # Overview Affinity chromatography is a chromatographic method of separating biochemical mixtures, based on a highly specific biologic interaction such as that between antigen and antibody, enzyme and substrate, or receptor and ligand. Affinity chromatography combines the size fractionation ca...
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Albendazole description
Albendazole description # Description ALBENZA (albendazole) is an orally administered broad-spectrum anthelmintic. Chemically, it is methyl 5-(propylthio)-2-benzimidazolecarbamate. Its molecular formula is C12H15N3O2S. Its molecular weight is 265.34. It has the following chemical structure: Albendazole is a white to o...
Albendazole description Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Description ALBENZA (albendazole) is an orally administered broad-spectrum anthelmintic. Chemically, it is methyl 5-(propylthio)-2-benzimidazolecarbamate. Its molecular formula is C12H15N3O2S. Its molecular weight is 265.34. It has the follo...
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Alchornea castaneifolia
Alchornea castaneifolia Alchornea castaneifolia (Iporuru, Iporoni, Iporuro, Ipururo, Ipurosa, Macochihua, Niando, Pajaro; syn. Hermesia castaneifolia Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) is a medicinal plant native to Amazon Rainforest vegetation in Brazil. # Traditional medicine For centuries the indigenous peoples of the Amazo...
Alchornea castaneifolia Alchornea castaneifolia (Iporuru, Iporoni, Iporuro, Ipururo, Ipurosa, Macochihua, Niando, Pajaro; syn. Hermesia castaneifolia Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) is a medicinal plant native to Amazon Rainforest vegetation in Brazil. # Traditional medicine For centuries the indigenous peoples of the Amaz...
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All Children's Hospital
All Children's Hospital All Children's Hospital is a children's hospital located in St. Petersburg, Florida. It is the only freestanding children’s hospital on the state's Gulf coast and is a leader in pediatric treatment, education, research and advocacy. It has consistently ranked among America’s top 25 children’s h...
All Children's Hospital All Children's Hospital is a children's hospital located in St. Petersburg, Florida. It is the only freestanding children’s hospital on the state's Gulf coast and is a leader in pediatric treatment, education, research and advocacy. It has consistently ranked among America’s top 25 children’s ...
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Allopurinol (injection)
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Alphamethylthiofentanyl
Alphamethylthiofentanyl α-methyl-thiofentanyl is an opioid analgesic that is an analogue of fentanyl. α-methyl-thiofentanyl was sold briefly on the black market in the early 1980s, before the introduction of the Federal Analog Act which for the first time attempted to control entire families of drugs based on their str...
Alphamethylthiofentanyl α-methyl-thiofentanyl is an opioid analgesic that is an analogue of fentanyl. α-methyl-thiofentanyl was sold briefly on the black market in the early 1980s, before the introduction of the Federal Analog Act which for the first time attempted to control entire families of drugs based on their st...
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Alprostadil (injection)
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Aluminium chlorohydrate
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Aluminium acetotartrate
Aluminium acetotartrate # Overview Aluminium acetotartrate (or ALSOL) is an organic acid, astringent, and disinfectant. It is the aluminium salt of acetic acid and tartaric acid. # Appearance Aluminium acetotartrate occurs as colorless or yellowish crystals, freely but exceedingly slowly soluble in water and insolubl...
Aluminium acetotartrate Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Aluminium acetotartrate (or ALSOL) is an organic acid, astringent, and disinfectant. It is the aluminium salt of acetic acid and tartaric acid.[1][2] # Appearance Aluminium acetotartrate occurs as colorless or yellowish crystals, f...
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Amantadine how supplied
Amantadine how supplied # How Supplied Amantadine Hydrochloride Capsules, USP are available as yellow, soft gelatin capsules containing 100 mg of amantadine hydrochloride, in bottles of 100’s (NDC 10888-5006-02) and 500’s (NDC 10888-5006-03). Each capsule is imprinted with "A1" in black ink. Store at 20 to 25°C (68 t...
Amantadine how supplied Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # How Supplied Amantadine Hydrochloride Capsules, USP are available as yellow, soft gelatin capsules containing 100 mg of amantadine hydrochloride, in bottles of 100’s (NDC 10888-5006-02) and 500’s (NDC 10888-5006-03). Each capsule is imprint...
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Amelogenesis Imperfecta
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Amelogenesis imperfecta
Amelogenesis imperfecta # Overview Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a disorder of tooth development. This condition causes teeth to be unusually small, discolored, pitted or grooved, and prone to rapid wear and breakage. Other dental abnormalities are also possible, and the defects vary among affected individuals. Thes...
Amelogenesis imperfecta Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a disorder of tooth development. This condition causes teeth to be unusually small, discolored, pitted or grooved, and prone to rapid wear and breakage. Other dental abnormalities are also possible, a...
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American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society # Overview The American Cancer Society (ACS) is the "nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service." ...
American Cancer Society # Overview The American Cancer Society (ACS) is the "nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service." ...
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Gamma-aminobutyric acid
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Ammonium ferric citrate
Ammonium ferric citrate # Overview Ammonium ferric citrate is a food additive with E number E381 used as an acidity regulator. It is a green or reddish-brown powder which is very soluble in water. The molecular formula of ammonium iron(III) citrate is variable. It can be prepared by adding Fe(OH)3 to an aqueous solut...
Ammonium ferric citrate Template:Chembox new Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Ammonium ferric citrate is a food additive with E number E381 used as an acidity regulator.[citation needed] It is a green or reddish-brown powder which is very soluble in water. The molecular formula of ammoni...
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Amoxicillin-Clavulanate
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Amoxicillin description
Amoxicillin description # Description Amoxicillin formulations contain amoxicillin, a semisynthetic antibiotic, an analog of ampicillin, with a broad spectrum of bactericidal activity against many gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms. Chemically it is (2S,5R,6R)-6--3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-1-azabicyclo hep...
Amoxicillin description Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2] # Description Amoxicillin formulations contain amoxicillin, a semisynthetic antibiotic, an analog of ampicillin, with a broad spectrum of bactericidal activity against many gram-positi...
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Amoxicillin indications
Amoxicillin indications # List of indications AMOXIL - Infections of the ear, nose, and throat - Infections of the genitourinary tract - Infections of the skin and skin structure - Infections of the lower respiratory tract H. pylori eradication to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence Triple therapy(AMOXIL/clar...
Amoxicillin indications Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # List of indications AMOXIL - Infections of the ear, nose, and throat - Infections of the genitourinary tract - Infections of the skin and skin structure - Infections of the lower respiratory tract H. pylori eradication to reduce the risk of ...
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Amoxicillin precautions
Amoxicillin precautions # List of precautions Drug/Laboratory Test Interactions Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Pregnancy Labor and Delivery Nursing Mothers Pediatric Use ## Drug/Laboratory Test Interactions High urine concentrations of ampicillin may result in false-positive reactions when testi...
Amoxicillin precautions Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # List of precautions Drug/Laboratory Test Interactions Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Pregnancy Labor and Delivery Nursing Mothers Pediatric Use ## Drug/Laboratory Test Interactions High urine concentrations of ampicill...
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Ampicillin microbiology
Ampicillin microbiology # Microbiology While in vitro studies have demonstrated the susceptibility of most strains of the following organisms, clinical efficacy for infections other than those included in the INDICATIONS AND USAGE section has not been demonstrated. The following bacteria have been shown in in vitro st...
Ampicillin microbiology Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2] # Microbiology While in vitro studies have demonstrated the susceptibility of most strains of the following organisms, clinical efficacy for infections other than those included in the...
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Amygdalohippocampectomy
Amygdalohippocampectomy Amygdalohippocampectomy is a surgical procedure for the treatment of epilepsy. It consists of the removal of the hippocampus, which has a role in memory, spatial awareness, and navigation, and the amygdalae, which have a role in the processing and memory of emotional reactions, both structures f...
Amygdalohippocampectomy Amygdalohippocampectomy is a surgical procedure for the treatment of epilepsy. It consists of the removal of the hippocampus, which has a role in memory, spatial awareness, and navigation,[1] and the amygdalae, which have a role in the processing and memory of emotional reactions,[2] both struc...
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Pulsus parvus et tardus
Pulsus parvus et tardus Synonyms and keywords: Slow-rising pulse, delayed pulse, or anacrotic pulse # Overview Pulsus parvus et tardus, more commonly known as a "slow-rising" or "anacrotic" pulse, is a sign where, upon palpation, the pulse is weak/small (parvus), and late (tardus) relative to contraction of the heart....
Pulsus parvus et tardus Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Synonyms and keywords: Slow-rising pulse, delayed pulse, or anacrotic pulse # Overview Pulsus parvus et tardus, more commonly known as a "slow-rising" or "anacrotic" pulse, is a sign where, upon palpation, the pulse is weak/small (parvus), and...
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Anadenanthera colubrina
Anadenanthera colubrina Anadenanthera colubrina (also known as Vilca, Huilco, Wilco, Cebil, or Angico) is a South American tree closely related to Yopo, or Anadenanthera peregrina. It grows from 5m to 20m tall and the trunk is very thorny. The leaves are mimosa-like, up to 30cm in length and they fold up at night. ...
Anadenanthera colubrina Anadenanthera colubrina (also known as Vilca, Huilco, Wilco, Cebil, or Angico) is a South American tree closely related to Yopo, or Anadenanthera peregrina. It grows from 5m to 20m tall and the trunk is very thorny.[1] The leaves are mimosa-like, up to 30cm in length and they fold up at nigh...
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Anadenanthera peregrina
Anadenanthera peregrina Anadenanthera peregrina (known as Yopo, Cohoba, Mopo, Nopo or Parica), is a perennial tree native to the Caribbean and South America. It grows up to 20 m tall, having a thorny bark. Its flowers are pale yellow to white and spherical. It is not listed as being a threatened species. It is an e...
Anadenanthera peregrina Anadenanthera peregrina (known as Yopo, Cohoba, Mopo, Nopo or Parica), is a perennial tree native to the Caribbean and South America.[1] It grows up to 20 m tall, having a thorny bark. Its flowers are pale yellow to white and spherical. It is not listed as being a threatened species. It is ...
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Anal sac adenocarcinoma
Anal sac adenocarcinoma An anal sac adenocarcinoma is an uncommon and aggressive malignant tumor found in dogs that arises from the tissue of anal sac. At least one case has been reported in a cat. They are the second most common cancerous cause of hypercalcaemia (high serum calcium) in dogs. # Signs and symptoms ...
Anal sac adenocarcinoma Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] An anal sac adenocarcinoma is an uncommon and aggressive malignant tumor found in dogs that arises from the tissue of anal sac. At least one case has been reported in a cat.[1] They are the second most common cancerous cause of hypercalcaem...
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Ancylostoma braziliense
Ancylostoma braziliense # Overview Ancylostoma braziliense is a species of hookworm belonging to the genus Ancylostoma. It is an intestinal parasite of domestic cats and dogs. Severe infection is often fatal to these pets, especially in puppies and kittens. The infection is particularly endemic in the southern United ...
Ancylostoma braziliense Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Tamar Sifri [2] # Overview Ancylostoma braziliense is a species of hookworm belonging to the genus Ancylostoma. It is an intestinal parasite of domestic cats and dogs. Severe infection is often fatal to these pe...
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Andrographis paniculata
Andrographis paniculata Andrographis paniculata is a herbaceous plant in the family Acanthaceae, native to India and Sri Lanka. It is widely cultivated in southern Asia, where it is used to treat infections and some diseases, often being used before antibiotics were created. Mostly the leaves and roots were used for me...
Andrographis paniculata Andrographis paniculata is a herbaceous plant in the family Acanthaceae, native to India and Sri Lanka. It is widely cultivated in southern Asia, where it is used to treat infections and some diseases, often being used before antibiotics were created. Mostly the leaves and roots were used for m...
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Angina (disambiguation)
Angina (disambiguation) The English word angina (which comes intact from Latin) refers to a painful constriction or tightness somewhere in the body, and may refer to: - Angina pectoris, chest pain due to ischemia (a lack of blood and hence oxygen supply) of the heart muscle - Abdominal angina, postprandial abdominal pa...
Angina (disambiguation) Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] The English word angina (which comes intact from Latin) refers to a painful constriction or tightness somewhere in the body, and may refer to: - Angina pectoris, chest pain due to ischemia (a lack of blood and hence oxygen supply) of the heart ...
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Angiodysplasia
Angiodysplasia overview Please help WikiDoc by adding more content here. It's easy! Click here to learn about editing. # Overview # Historical Perspective Angiodysplasia was first reported in 1839 by Phillips as a vascular lesion causing bleeding from large intestine. Heyde discovered the association between aort...
Angiodysplasia overview Please help WikiDoc by adding more content here. It's easy! Click here to learn about editing. Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Nikita Singh, M.B.B.S.[2] # Overview # Historical Perspective Angiodysplasia was first reported in 1839 by Phil...
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Angiomyolipoma
Angiomyolipoma overview # Overview Angiomyolipoma is a benign renal neoplasm previously considered to be a hamartoma or choristoma, but now known to be neoplastic. It is composed of variable amounts of fat, vascular, and smooth muscle elements. The fat density of the tumor on CT scan has been regarded to be pathognomo...
Angiomyolipoma overview Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2], Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [3], Rekha, M.D. # Overview Angiomyolipoma is a benign renal neoplasm previously considered to be a hamartoma or choristoma, but now known to be neoplastic. It is...
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Angiotensin II receptor
Angiotensin II receptor The angiotensin II receptors, (AGTR1) and (AGTR2), are a class of G protein-coupled receptors with angiotensin II as their ligands. They are important in the renin–angiotensin system: they are responsible for the signal transduction of the vasoconstricting stimulus of the main effector hormone, ...
Angiotensin II receptor The angiotensin II receptors, (AGTR1) and (AGTR2), are a class of G protein-coupled receptors with angiotensin II as their ligands.[1] They are important in the renin–angiotensin system: they are responsible for the signal transduction of the vasoconstricting stimulus of the main effector hormo...
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Insect bites and stings
Insect bites and stings # Overview Insect bites and stings occur when an insect is agitated and seeks to defend itself through its natural defense mechanisms, or when an insect seeks to feed off the bitten person. # Pathophysiology Insects inject formic acid, which can cause an immediate skin reaction often resulting...
Insect bites and stings Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Insect bites and stings occur when an insect is agitated and seeks to defend itself through its natural defense mechanisms, or when an insect seeks to feed off the bitten person. # Pathophysiology Insects inject formic acid, which ...
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Animal testing on frogs
Animal testing on frogs Frogs have been used in animal tests throughout the history of biomedical science. Eighteenth-century biologist Luigi Galvani discovered the link between electricity and the nervous system through studying frogs. The African clawed frog or platanna, Xenopus laevis, was first widely used in labor...
Animal testing on frogs Template:Animal testing Frogs have been used in animal tests throughout the history of biomedical science. Eighteenth-century biologist Luigi Galvani discovered the link between electricity and the nervous system through studying frogs. The African clawed frog or platanna, Xenopus laevis, was f...
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Ankle pain and swelling
Ankle pain and swelling Contributors: Cafer Zorkun M.D., PhD. # Overview - Common problem that occurs secondary to a chronic or an acute injury or degenerative disease. - Ankle sprains are the most common cause of ankle pain. Ankle sprain are generally a traumatic inversion injury - Ankle sprain are generally a traum...
Ankle pain and swelling Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Contributors: Cafer Zorkun M.D., PhD. # Overview - Common problem that occurs secondary to a chronic or an acute injury or degenerative disease. - Ankle sprains are the most common cause of ankle pain. Ankle sprain are generally a traumatic i...
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Anterior border of lung
Anterior border of lung The anterior border of the lung is thin and sharp, and overlaps the front of the pericardium. The anterior border of the right lung is almost vertical, and projects into the costomediastinal sinus; that of the left lung presents, below, an angular notch, the cardiac notch, in which the pericardi...
Anterior border of lung Template:Infobox Anatomy Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] The anterior border of the lung is thin and sharp, and overlaps the front of the pericardium. The anterior border of the right lung is almost vertical, and projects into the costomediastinal sinus; that of the left lung...
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Anti-obesity medication
Anti-obesity medication # Overview Anti-obesity medication or weight loss drugs are all pharmacological agents that reduce or control weight. These drugs alter one of the fundamental processes of the human body, weight regulation, by altering either appetite, or absorption of calories. The main treatment modalities fo...
Anti-obesity medication Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [4] # Overview Anti-obesity medication or weight loss drugs are all pharmacological agents that reduce or control weight. These drugs alter one of the fundamental processes of the human body, weight regulation, by altering either appetite, or abso...
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Anti-stuttering devices
Anti-stuttering devices # Overview Anti-stuttering devices are a variety of electronic devices to help improve the fluency of persons who stutter. # Terms used This article uses the following terms: - Immediate fluency is the reduction in stuttering (if any) while the stutterer is using the anti-stuttering device. - ...
Anti-stuttering devices Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Anti-stuttering devices are a variety of electronic devices to help improve the fluency of persons who stutter. # Terms used This article uses the following terms: - Immediate fluency is the reduction in stuttering (if any) while t...
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Anticipation (genetics)
Anticipation (genetics) In medicine, anticipation is a phenomenon whereby the symptoms of a genetic disorder become apparent at an earlier age as it is passed on to the next generation. In most cases, an increase of severity of symptoms is also noted. It is common in trinucleotide repeat disorders like Huntington's dis...
Anticipation (genetics) In medicine, anticipation is a phenomenon whereby the symptoms of a genetic disorder become apparent at an earlier age as it is passed on to the next generation. In most cases, an increase of severity of symptoms is also noted. It is common in trinucleotide repeat disorders like Huntington's di...
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Antigen-presenting cell
Antigen-presenting cell An antigen-presenting cell (APC) or accessory cell is a cell that displays foreign antigen complexed with MHC on its surface. T-cells may recognize this complex using their T-cell receptor (TCR). # Types APCs fall into two categories: professional or non-professional. Although almost every cell...
Antigen-presenting cell Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Template:Seealso An antigen-presenting cell (APC) or accessory cell is a cell that displays foreign antigen complexed with MHC on its surface. T-cells may recognize this complex using their T-cell receptor (TCR). # Types APCs fall into two cat...
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Antimicrosomal antibody
Antimicrosomal antibody Synonyms and Related Keywords: Thyroid antimicrosomal antibody; Antimicrosomal antibody; Microsomal antibody; Thyroid peroxidase antibody; TPOAb # Overview Antithyroid microsomal antibody is a test to measure antithyroid microsomal antibodies in the blood. Microsomes are found inside thyroid ce...
Antimicrosomal antibody Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Synonyms and Related Keywords: Thyroid antimicrosomal antibody; Antimicrosomal antibody; Microsomal antibody; Thyroid peroxidase antibody; TPOAb # Overview Antithyroid microsomal antibody is a test to measure antithyroid microsomal antibodies ...
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Antisynthetase syndrome
Antisynthetase syndrome Synonyms and keywords: # Overview Antisynthetase syndrome, an uncommon autoimmune disorder, is characterized by antibodies against aminoacyl-transfer ribonucleic acid synthetases, with various combinations of three cardinal manifestations of interstitial lung disease (ILD), polymyositis, and ar...
Antisynthetase syndrome Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: M. Hassan, M.B.B.S Synonyms and keywords: # Overview Antisynthetase syndrome, an uncommon autoimmune disorder, is characterized by antibodies against aminoacyl-transfer ribonucleic acid synthetases, with various ...
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Anton-Babinski syndrome
Anton-Babinski syndrome Synonyms and keywords: Anton's blindness # Overview Anton-Babinski syndrome, more frequently known as Anton's blindness, is a rare symptom of brain damage occurring in the occipital lobe. People who suffer from it are "cortically blind," but affirm, often quite adamantly and in the face of cle...
Anton-Babinski syndrome Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Synonyms and keywords: Anton's blindness # Overview Anton-Babinski syndrome, more frequently known as Anton's blindness, is a rare symptom of brain damage occurring in the occipital lobe. People who suffer from it are "cortically blind," but ...
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Aorticopulmonary septum
Aorticopulmonary septum # Overview The aorticopulmonary septum (also called the spiral septum, or aortic septum in older texts) is developmentally formed from neural crest, specifically the cardiac neural crest, and actively separates the aorta and pulmonary arteries and fuses with the interventricular septum within t...
Aorticopulmonary septum Template:Infobox Embryology Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview The aorticopulmonary septum (also called the spiral septum, or aortic septum in older texts) is developmentally formed from neural crest, specifically the cardiac neural crest, and actively separates the ...
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Aphthous ulcer
Aphthous ulcer overview # Overview An aphthous ulcer or canker sore is a type of mouth ulcer which presents as a painful open sore inside the mouth, caused by a break in the mucous membrane. The condition is also known as aphthous stomatitis, and alternatively as "Sutton's Disease," especially in the case of multiple...
Aphthous ulcer overview Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: José Eduardo Riceto Loyola Junior, M.D.[2] # Overview An aphthous ulcer or canker sore is a type of mouth ulcer which presents as a painful open sore inside the mouth, caused by a break in the mucous membrane. T...
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Aplasia cutis congenita
Aplasia cutis congenita Synonyms and keywords: Cutis aplasia; congenital absence of skin; congenital scars # Overview Aplasia cutis congenita is the most common congenital cicatricial alopecia, and is a congenital focal absence of epidermis with or without evidence of other layers of the skin. # Pathophysiology ## ...
Aplasia cutis congenita Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kalsang Dolma, M.B.B.S.[2] Kiran Singh, M.D. [3] Synonyms and keywords: Cutis aplasia; congenital absence of skin; congenital scars # Overview Aplasia cutis congenita is the most common congenital cicatricial alo...
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Approximation algorithm
Approximation algorithm In computer science and operations research, approximation algorithms are algorithms used to find approximate solutions to optimization problems. Approximation algorithms are often associated with NP-hard problems; since it is unlikely that there can ever be efficient polynomial time exact algor...
Approximation algorithm In computer science and operations research, approximation algorithms are algorithms used to find approximate solutions to optimization problems. Approximation algorithms are often associated with NP-hard problems; since it is unlikely that there can ever be efficient polynomial time exact algo...
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Arachnoid cyst
Arachnoid cyst overview # Overview Arachnoid cysts are cerebrospinal fluid cysts covered by arachnoidal cells and collagen. They develop between the arachnoid membrane and the surface of the brain. Arachnoid cysts are mostly a congenital disorder. # Historical Perspective Arachnoid cysts were first described by Rich...
Arachnoid cyst overview Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: José Eduardo Riceto Loyola Junior, M.D.[2] # Overview Arachnoid cysts are cerebrospinal fluid cysts covered by arachnoidal cells and collagen. They develop between the arachnoid membrane and the surface of the br...
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Internal arcuate fibers
Internal arcuate fibers # Overview Internal arcuate fibers are the axons of second-order neurons contained within the gracile and cuneate nuclei of the medulla oblongata. These fibers cross (decussate) from one side of the medulla to the other to form the medial lemniscus. Part of the dorsal column-medial lemniscus sy...
Internal arcuate fibers Template:Infobox Anatomy # Overview Internal arcuate fibers are the axons of second-order neurons contained within the gracile and cuneate nuclei of the medulla oblongata. These fibers cross (decussate) from one side of the medulla to the other to form the medial lemniscus. Part of the dorsal ...
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Arndt-Eistert synthesis
Arndt-Eistert synthesis # Overview The Arndt-Eistert synthesis is a series of chemical reactions designed to convert a carboxylic acid to a higher carboxylic acid homologue (ie. contains one additional carbon atom) and is considered a homologization process. Named for the German chemists Fritz Arndt (1885-1969) and Be...
Arndt-Eistert synthesis # Overview The Arndt-Eistert synthesis is a series of chemical reactions designed to convert a carboxylic acid to a higher carboxylic acid homologue (ie. contains one additional carbon atom) and is considered a homologization process.[1][2][3] Named for the German chemists Fritz Arndt (1885-196...
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Artemether/lumefantrine
Artemether/lumefantrine # 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 content ...
Artemether/lumefantrine Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Gloria Picoy [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. WikiDoc is intended...
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Artemether lumefantrine
Artemether lumefantrine - Content - Artemether and lumefantrine Tablets are not approved for patients with severe or complicated P. falciparum malaria. - Artemether and lumefantrine Tablets are not approved for the prevention of malaria. - Artemether and lumefantrine Tablets should be taken with food. Patients with acu...
Artemether lumefantrine - Content - Artemether and lumefantrine Tablets are not approved for patients with severe or complicated P. falciparum malaria. - Artemether and lumefantrine Tablets are not approved for the prevention of malaria. - Artemether and lumefantrine Tablets should be taken with food. Patients with ac...
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Circulatory anastomosis
Circulatory anastomosis Anastomoses occur normally in the body in the circulatory system, serving as backup routes for blood to flow if one link is blocked or otherwise compromised. There are many examples of these in the body. However clinically important examples include: - Circle of Willis (in the brain) - scapular ...
Circulatory anastomosis Template:WikiDoc Cardiology News Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Anastomoses occur normally in the body in the circulatory system, serving as backup routes for blood to flow if one link is blocked or otherwise compromised. There are many examples of these in the body. However...
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Arthrogryposis
Arthrogryposis overview # Overview Arthrogryposis is a rare congenital disorder that causes multiple joint contractures and is characterized by muscle weakness and fibrosis. The disease derives its name from Greek literally meaning 'curved or hooked joints'. There are many known subgroups of AMC, with differing signs...
Arthrogryposis overview Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Arthrogryposis is a rare congenital disorder that causes multiple joint contractures and is characterized by muscle weakness and fibrosis. The disease derives its name from Greek literally meaning 'curved or hooked joints'. There a...
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Temporomandibular joint
Temporomandibular joint # Overview Temporomandibular joint is the jaw joint and is frequently referred to as TMJ. There are two TMJs, one on either side, working in unison. The name is derived from the two bones which form the joint: the upper temporal bone which is part of the cranium (skull), and the the lower jaw...
Temporomandibular joint # Overview Template:Infobox Anatomy Temporomandibular joint is the jaw joint and is frequently referred to as TMJ. There are two TMJs, one on either side, working in unison. The name is derived from the two bones which form the joint: the upper temporal bone which is part of the cranium (skul...
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Aspirin desensitization
Aspirin desensitization # Overview In the general population, 0.6% to 2.5% of patients will develop a hypersensitivity reaction to aspirin and that number is increased to 4.3% to 11.0% among patients with asthma. Dual antiplatelet therapy with both aspirin and clopidogrel has been associated with improved clinical out...
Aspirin desensitization Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Keri Shafer, M.D. # Overview In the general population, 0.6% to 2.5% of patients will develop a hypersensitivity reaction to aspirin and that number is increased to 4.3% to 11.0% among patients with asthma[1][2][3][...
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Fractional flow reserve
Fractional flow reserve Synonyms and Keywords: FFR, coronary fractional flow reserve # Overview While coronary angiography assess the extent and the structural severity of fixed coronary stenoses, angiography does not provide functional information regarding flow limitations. While exercise tolerance testing may prov...
Fractional flow reserve Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Priyantha Ranaweera, M.D. Synonyms and Keywords: FFR, coronary fractional flow reserve # Overview While coronary angiography assess the extent and the structural severity of fixed coronary stenoses, angiography does...
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Reproductive technology
Reproductive technology Reproductive technology is a term for all current and anticipated uses of technology in human and animal reproduction, including assisted reproductive technology, contraception and others. # Assisted reproductive technology Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is the use of reproductive techn...
Reproductive technology Reproductive technology is a term for all current and anticipated uses of technology in human and animal reproduction, including assisted reproductive technology, contraception and others. # Assisted reproductive technology Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is the use of reproductive tech...
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Atazanavir microbiology
Atazanavir microbiology # Microbiology Antiviral Activity in Cell Culture Atazanavir exhibits anti-HIV-1 activity with a mean 50% effective concentration (EC50) in the absence of human serum of 2 to 5 nM against a variety of laboratory and clinical HIV-1 isolates grown in peripheral blood mononuclear cells, macrophage...
Atazanavir microbiology Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2] # Microbiology Antiviral Activity in Cell Culture Atazanavir exhibits anti-HIV-1 activity with a mean 50% effective concentration (EC50) in the absence of human serum of 2 to 5 nM agai...
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Athlete's foot
Athlete's foot overview # Overview - Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a fungal infection of the skin that causes scaling, flaking, and itching of affected areas. - It mainly affects the soles, skin over toes, interdigital spaces and nails. - It is typically transmitted in moist areas where people walk barefoot, such a...
Athlete's foot overview Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sanjana Nethagani, M.B.B.S.[3] # Overview - Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a fungal infection of the skin that causes scaling, flaking, and itching of affected areas. - It mainly affects the soles, skin over toe...
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Athlete's heart changes
Athlete's heart changes # Overview Athlete's heart is a term that refers to concentric and symmetric hypertrophy of the left ventricle that occurs in some athletes. It is important to distinguish Athlete's heart, which is not a true cardiomyopathy from hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM), which is a true ca...
Athlete's heart changes Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Athlete's heart is a term that refers to concentric and symmetric hypertrophy of the left ventricle that occurs in some athletes. It is important to distinguish Athlete's heart, which is not a true cardiomyopathy from hypertrophic o...
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Atovaquone how supplied
Atovaquone how supplied # How Supplied MEPRON Suspension (bright yellow, citrus flavored) containing 750 mg atovaquone in each teaspoonful (5 mL). Bottle of 210 mL with child-resistant cap (NDC 0173-0665-18). Store at 15° to 25°C (59° to 77°F). DO NOT FREEZE. Dispense in tight container as defined in USP. 5-mL child-r...
Atovaquone how supplied Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # How Supplied MEPRON Suspension (bright yellow, citrus flavored) containing 750 mg atovaquone in each teaspoonful (5 mL). Bottle of 210 mL with child-resistant cap (NDC 0173-0665-18). Store at 15° to 25°C (59° to 77°F). DO NOT FREEZE. Dispens...
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Atovaquone microbiology
Atovaquone microbiology # Microbiology ### Mechanism of Action Atovaquone is a hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, an analog of ubiquinone, with antipneumocystis activity. The mechanism of action against Pneumocystis jiroveci has not been fully elucidated. In Plasmodium species, the site of action appears to be the cytochrom...
Atovaquone microbiology Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Microbiology ### Mechanism of Action Atovaquone is a hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, an analog of ubiquinone, with antipneumocystis activity. The mechanism of action against Pneumocystis jiroveci has not been fully elucidated. In Plasmodium spe...
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Atrial flutter
Atrial flutter overview # Overview Atrial flutter is an abnormal heart rhythm that occurs in the atria of the heart. When it first occurs, it is usually associated with a fast heart rate or tachycardia, and falls into the category of supra-ventricular tachycardias. While this rhythm occurs most often in individuals ...
Atrial flutter overview Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2] Roukoz A. Karam, M.D.[3] # Overview Atrial flutter is an abnormal heart rhythm that occurs in the atria of the heart. When it first occurs, it is usually associated with a fast heart r...
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Auditory hallucinations
Auditory hallucinations Auditory hallucinations are a psychological phenomenon relating to the experience of hearing voices. It is, although not always, a sign of mental disorders such as Schizophrenia. It can be treated with medication to some degree. Auditory hallucinations, and in particular the hearing of a voice, ...
Auditory hallucinations Auditory hallucinations are a psychological phenomenon relating to the experience of hearing voices. It is, although not always, a sign of mental disorders such as Schizophrenia. It can be treated with medication to some degree. Auditory hallucinations, and in particular the hearing of a voice,...
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Aureobasidium pullulans
Aureobasidium pullulans # Overview Aureobasidium pullulans is a ubiquitous yeast-like fungus that can be found in different environments (e.g. soil, water, air and limestone). It is well known as a naturally occurring epiphyte or endophyte of a wide range of plant species (e.g. apple, grape, cucumber, green beans, cab...
Aureobasidium pullulans Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview Aureobasidium pullulans is a ubiquitous yeast-like fungus that can be found in different environments (e.g. soil, water, air and limestone). It is well known as a naturally occurring epiphyte or endophyte of a wide range of plant sp...
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Periodic fever syndrome
Periodic fever syndrome Synonyms and keywords: Autoinflammatory syndrome # Overview The periodic fever syndromes (also known as autoinflammatory syndromes) are a set of genetic disorders in which the mechanisms which initiate and control inflammation are disturbed leading to uncontrolled inflammation throughout the bo...
Periodic fever syndrome Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sahar Memar Montazerin, M.D.[2] Synonyms and keywords: Autoinflammatory syndrome # Overview The periodic fever syndromes (also known as autoinflammatory syndromes) are a set of genetic disorders in which the mec...
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Axicabtagene ciloleucel
Axicabtagene ciloleucel # 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 content ...
Axicabtagene ciloleucel Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yashasvi Aryaputra[2], Anmol Pitliya, M.B.B.S. M.D.[3] # Disclaimer WikiDoc MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY. WikiDoc is not a professional health care provider, nor is it a suitable replacement for a licensed h...
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Azelastine (ophthalmic)
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Azelastine (ophthalmic) Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [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. WikiDoc is int...
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Azeotropic distillation
Azeotropic distillation In chemistry, azeotropic distillation is any of a range of techniques used to break an azeotrope in distillation. In chemical engineering, azeotropic distillation usually refers to the specific technique of adding another component to generate a new lower-boiling azeotrope that is heterogeneous...
Azeotropic distillation In chemistry, azeotropic distillation[1] is any of a range of techniques used to break an azeotrope in distillation. In chemical engineering, azeotropic distillation usually refers to the specific technique of adding another component to generate a new lower-boiling azeotrope that is heterogen...
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BCL2-related protein A1
BCL2-related protein A1 Bcl-2-related protein A1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the BCL2A1 gene. # Function This gene encodes a member of the bcl2 protein family. The proteins of this family form hetero- or homodimers and act as anti- and pro-apoptotic regulators that are involved in a wide variety of cellu...
BCL2-related protein A1 Bcl-2-related protein A1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the BCL2A1 gene.[1][2][3] # Function This gene encodes a member of the bcl2 protein family. The proteins of this family form hetero- or homodimers and act as anti- and pro-apoptotic regulators that are involved in a wide variet...
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Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome
Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome (BHD) is a rare human genetic disorder. The disorder has been reported in more than 30 families, and it is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. # Presentation Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome is a rare disorder that affects the skin and increases the risk of certain types ...
Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome (BHD) is a rare human genetic disorder. The disorder has been reported in more than 30 families, and it is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. # Presentation Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome is a rare disorder that affects the skin and increases the risk of certain types...
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British Medical Journal
British Medical Journal # Overview The British Medical Journal, or BMJ, is one of the most popular and widely-read peer-reviewed general medical journals in the world. It is published by the BMJ Publishing Group Ltd (owned by the British Medical Association), whose other publications include popular sub-speciality jou...
British Medical Journal Template:Infobox Journal Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overview The British Medical Journal, or BMJ, is one of the most popular and widely-read peer-reviewed general medical journals in the world.[1] It is published by the BMJ Publishing Group Ltd (owned by the British M...
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BUN-to-creatinine ratio
BUN-to-creatinine ratio # Overview In medicine, the BUN-to-creatinine ratio, also BUN-creatinine ratio, BUN/creatinine ratio or BUN:Cr, is the ratio of two serum laboratory values, the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine. This terminology is used in the United States. In Canada and Europe, urea is used in...
BUN-to-creatinine ratio # Overview In medicine, the BUN-to-creatinine ratio, also BUN-creatinine ratio, BUN/creatinine ratio or BUN:Cr, is the ratio of two serum laboratory values, the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and serum creatinine. This terminology is used in the United States. In Canada and Europe, urea is used in...
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Bacitracin how supplied
Bacitracin how supplied # How Supplied Bacitracin for Injection, USP is available in vials containing 50,000 units. NDC 39822-0277-5. Boxes of ten vials use NDC 39822-0277-2. Store the unreconstituted product in a refrigerator 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F). Solutions are stable for one week when stored in a refrigerator 2° ...
Bacitracin how supplied Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2] # How Supplied Bacitracin for Injection, USP is available in vials containing 50,000 units. NDC 39822-0277-5. Boxes of ten vials use NDC 39822-0277-2. Store the unreconstituted product...
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Microbiological culture
Microbiological culture A microbiological culture, or microbial culture, is a method of growing a microbial organism to determine what it is, its abundance in the sample being tested, or both. It is one of the primary diagnostic methods of microbiology. A tool is often used to determine the cause of infectious diseas...
Microbiological culture Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] A microbiological culture, or microbial culture, is a method of growing a microbial organism to determine what it is, its abundance in the sample being tested, or both. It is one of the primary diagnostic methods of microbiology. A tool is of...
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Balamuthia mandrillaris
Balamuthia mandrillaris # Overveiw Balamuthia mandrillaris is a free-living leptomyxid amoeba which is known to cause disease in humans, especially the deadly neurological condition known as primary amoebic meningoencephalitis. Balamuthia has not been definitively isolated in nature, but it is believed to be distribut...
Balamuthia mandrillaris Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] # Overveiw Balamuthia mandrillaris is a free-living leptomyxid amoeba which is known to cause disease in humans, especially the deadly neurological condition known as primary amoebic meningoencephalitis. Balamuthia has not been definitively is...
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Bamberger rearrangement
Bamberger rearrangement The Bamberger rearrangement is the chemical reaction of N-phenylhydroxylamines with strong aqueous acid, which will rearrange to give 4-aminophenols. It is named for the German chemist Eugen Bamberger (1857–1932). N-Phenylhydroxylamines are typically synthesized from nitrobenzenes by reduction u...
Bamberger rearrangement The Bamberger rearrangement is the chemical reaction of N-phenylhydroxylamines with strong aqueous acid, which will rearrange to give 4-aminophenols.[1][2] It is named for the German chemist Eugen Bamberger (1857–1932). N-Phenylhydroxylamines are typically synthesized from nitrobenzenes by redu...
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Battle Creek Sanitarium
Battle Creek Sanitarium The Battle Creek Sanitarium, in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States, first opened on September 5, 1866 as the Western Health Reform Institute, based on the health principles advocated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. In 1876, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg became the superintendent, and his broth...
Battle Creek Sanitarium The Battle Creek Sanitarium,[1] in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States, first opened on September 5, 1866 as the Western Health Reform Institute, based on the health principles advocated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. In 1876, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg became the superintendent, and his b...
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Baylis-Hillman reaction
Baylis-Hillman reaction The Baylis-Hillman reaction is an organic reaction of an aldehyde and an α,β-unsaturated electron-withdrawing group catalyzed by DABCO (1,4-diazabicyclooctane) to give an allylic alcohol . This reaction is also known as the Morita–Baylis–Hillman reaction or MBH reaction . It is named for the Jap...
Baylis-Hillman reaction Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] The Baylis-Hillman reaction is an organic reaction of an aldehyde and an α,β-unsaturated electron-withdrawing group catalyzed by DABCO (1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane) to give an allylic alcohol [2]. This reaction is also known as the Morita–Bay...
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