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f3c60c77665db50e1785ee38522559d9d17a5c23 | wikidoc | Blood sugar regulation | Blood sugar regulation
Blood sugar regulation is the process by which the levels of blood sugar, primarily glucose, are maintained by the body.
# Mechanisms of blood sugar regulation
Blood sugar levels are regulated by negative feedback in order to keep the body in homeostasis. The levels of glucose in the blood are ... | Blood sugar regulation
Blood sugar regulation is the process by which the levels of blood sugar, primarily glucose, are maintained by the body.
# Mechanisms of blood sugar regulation
Blood sugar levels are regulated by negative feedback in order to keep the body in homeostasis. The levels of glucose in the blood are... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Blood_sugar_regulation | |
4801b059361ad63428f969dee1912670142c75df | wikidoc | Bloom-Richardson grade | Bloom-Richardson grade
# Overview
The Bloom-Richardson grade (BR grade) is a a histologic grade assigned by pathologists to breast cancers. It is the most common type of cancer grade system currently used. It is a semi-quantitative grading method based on three morphologic features of invasive breast cancers. The morp... | Bloom-Richardson grade
# Overview
The Bloom-Richardson grade (BR grade) is a a histologic grade assigned by pathologists to breast cancers. It is the most common type of cancer grade system currently used. It is a semi-quantitative grading method based on three morphologic features of invasive breast cancers. The morp... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bloom-Richardson_grade | |
335896f30317d8834e0050cbcc46e0485a975c10 | wikidoc | Bloom syndrome protein | Bloom syndrome protein
Bloom syndrome protein is a protein that in humans is encoded by the BLM gene and is not expressed in Bloom syndrome.
The Bloom syndrome gene product is related to the RecQ subset of DExH box-containing DNA helicases and has both DNA-stimulated ATPase and ATP-dependent DNA helicase activities. Mu... | Bloom syndrome protein
Bloom syndrome protein is a protein that in humans is encoded by the BLM gene and is not expressed in Bloom syndrome.[1]
The Bloom syndrome gene product is related to the RecQ subset of DExH box-containing DNA helicases and has both DNA-stimulated ATPase and ATP-dependent DNA helicase activities... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bloom_syndrome_protein | |
99b71c176af8437875b5d48e3428a3bed92bb9f3 | wikidoc | Boceprevir description | Boceprevir description
# Description
VICTRELIS (boceprevir) is an inhibitor of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) non-structural protein 3 (NS3) serine protease.
Boceprevir has the following chemical name: (1R,5S)-N--3-carbonyl]amino]-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutyl]-6,6-dimethyl-3-azabicyclohexan-2(S)-carboxamide. The molecular for... | Boceprevir description
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Description
VICTRELIS (boceprevir) is an inhibitor of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) non-structural protein 3 (NS3) serine protease.
Boceprevir has the following chemical name: (1R,5S)-N-[3-Amino-1-(cyclobutylmethyl)-2,3-dioxopropyl]-3-[2(S)-[[[... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Boceprevir_description | |
5a31d5572642aa758e41499bc7c078ab0f26aa62 | wikidoc | Bone fracture | Bone fracture overview
# Overview
A bone fracture is a medical condition in which a bone is cracked or broken. While many fractures are the result of high force impact or stress, bone fracture can also occur as a result of certain medical conditions that weaken the bones, such as osteoporosis, certain types of cance... | Bone fracture overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
A bone fracture is a medical condition in which a bone is cracked or broken. While many fractures are the result of high force impact or stress, bone fracture can also occur as a result of certain medical conditions that weaken the... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bone_fracture_overview | |
535add80bc3f552a61fca9eba9aa69a65b9bfed2 | wikidoc | Boord olefin synthesis | Boord olefin synthesis
The Boord olefin synthesis is an organic reaction forming alkenes from ethers carrying a halogen atom 2 carbons removed from the oxygen atom (β-halo-ethers) catalyzed by a metal such as magnesium or zinc. The reaction, discovered by Cecil E. Boord in 1930 is a classic named reaction with high y... | Boord olefin synthesis
The Boord olefin synthesis is an organic reaction forming alkenes from ethers carrying a halogen atom 2 carbons removed from the oxygen atom (β-halo-ethers) catalyzed by a metal such as magnesium or zinc. The reaction, discovered by Cecil E. Boord in 1930 [1] is a classic named reaction with hi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Boord_olefin_synthesis | |
8143dd7c3a48ef5667eb59417004b293fd756b7f | wikidoc | Bosniak classification | Bosniak classification
The Bosniak classification system was designed to separate cystic renal masses into surgical and nonsurgical categories by analysis of specific CT features.
# Category I
Category I lesions are simple benign cysts showing homogeneity, water content, and a sharp interface with adjacent renal paren... | Bosniak classification
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
The Bosniak classification system was designed to separate cystic renal masses into surgical and nonsurgical categories by analysis of specific CT features.
# Category I
Category I lesions are simple benign cysts showing homogeneity, water cont... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bosniak_classification | |
d1b121f52629326875835b269163f93c0573d658 | wikidoc | Boudreaux's Butt Paste | Boudreaux's Butt Paste
Boudreaux's Butt Paste is a skin cream used to treat skin ailments such as diaper rash, minor burns, and insect bites, among many others. The product has gained notoriety mainly due to its unusual and humorous name.
# History
Boudreaux's Butt Paste was originally developed in the 1970s by Louisi... | Boudreaux's Butt Paste
Boudreaux's Butt Paste is a skin cream used to treat skin ailments such as diaper rash, minor burns, and insect bites, among many others. The product has gained notoriety mainly due to its unusual and humorous name.
# History
Boudreaux's Butt Paste was originally developed in the 1970s by Louis... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Boudreaux%27s_Butt_Paste | |
4d83f8e4cc97bc8b7fdf4fe779e524d7ea939ee0 | wikidoc | Brachiocephalic artery | Brachiocephalic artery
The brachiocephalic artery (or brachiocephalic trunk or innominate artery) is an artery of the mediastinum that supplies blood to the right arm and the head and neck.
It is the first branch of the aortic arch, and soon after it is emerges, the brachiocephalic artery divides into the right common ... | Brachiocephalic artery
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
The brachiocephalic artery (or brachiocephalic trunk or innominate artery) is an artery of the mediastinum that supplies blood to the right arm and the head and neck.
It is the first branch of the aortic arch, and soon af... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Brachiocephalic_artery | |
b71103f7e694d1472c72fe002c1b2315a5b703e8 | wikidoc | Brachioradial pruritis | Brachioradial pruritis
Brachioradial pruritis (sometimes abbreviated BRP) is an intense itching sensation of the arm usually between the shoulder and elbow of either or both arms. The itch can be so intense that sufferers will scratch their own skin to a bleeding condition. The cause is not known, although there are ... | Brachioradial pruritis
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Brachioradial pruritis (sometimes abbreviated BRP) is an intense itching sensation of the arm usually between the shoulder and elbow of either or both arms. The itch can be so intense that sufferers will scratch their ow... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Brachioradial_pruritis | |
08c60215d54c0a5e1ad2e862a22cc86a51b0fa28 | wikidoc | Bradykinin receptor B1 | Bradykinin receptor B1
Bradykinin receptor B1 (B1) is a G-protein coupled receptor encoded by the BDKRB1 gene in humans. Its principal ligand is bradykinin, a 9 amino acid peptide generated in pathophysiologic conditions such as inflammation, trauma, burns, shock, and allergy. The B1 receptor is one of two of G protein... | Bradykinin receptor B1
Bradykinin receptor B1 (B1) is a G-protein coupled receptor encoded by the BDKRB1 gene in humans. Its principal ligand is bradykinin, a 9 amino acid peptide generated in pathophysiologic conditions such as inflammation, trauma, burns, shock, and allergy. The B1 receptor is one of two of G protei... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bradykinin_receptor_B1 | |
f189951b7499f446003481d25bd5b457f2b6afb8 | wikidoc | Bradykinin receptor B2 | Bradykinin receptor B2
Bradykinin receptor B2 is a G-protein coupled receptor for bradykinin, encoded by the BDKRB2 gene in humans.
# Mechanism
The B2 receptor is a G protein-coupled receptor, probably coupled to Gq and Gi. Gq stimulates phospholipase C to increase intracellular free calcium and Gi inhibits adenylate ... | Bradykinin receptor B2
Bradykinin receptor B2 is a G-protein coupled receptor for bradykinin, encoded by the BDKRB2 gene in humans.
# Mechanism
The B2 receptor is a G protein-coupled receptor, probably coupled to Gq and Gi. Gq stimulates phospholipase C to increase intracellular free calcium and Gi inhibits adenylate... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bradykinin_receptor_B2 | |
590bc0041525badeab7d6f333f84e57580cd9605 | wikidoc | Brain Tumor Foundation | Brain Tumor Foundation
# Overview
The Brain Tumor Foundation (BTF) is a charity based based in New York City which helps patients who have a brain tumor and their families. It was founded in 1998.
It promotes early detection of brain tumors, as well as support groups, medical referrals, peer matching programs such as ... | Brain Tumor Foundation
# Overview
The Brain Tumor Foundation (BTF) is a charity based based in New York City which helps patients who have a brain tumor and their families. It was founded in 1998.
It promotes early detection of brain tumors, as well as support groups, medical referrals, peer matching programs such as ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Brain_Tumor_Foundation | |
ff8dc484f3868a13e169f4f84470be643d72034a | wikidoc | Brain abscess | Brain abscess overview
# Overview
Brain abscess (or cerebral abscess) is an abscess caused by inflammation and collection of infected material coming from local (ear infection, dental abscess, infection of paranasal sinuses, infection of the mastoid air cells of the temporal bone, epidural abscess) or remote (lung, he... | Brain abscess overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farwa Haideri [2]
# Overview
Brain abscess (or cerebral abscess) is an abscess caused by inflammation and collection of infected material coming from local (ear infection, dental abscess, infection of paranasal si... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Brain_abscess_overview | |
7443d40247ae656cf66655ef9d2826d16e1008b7 | wikidoc | Electroencephalography | Electroencephalography
# Overview
Electroencephalography (EEG) is the measurement of electrical activity produced by the brain as recorded from electrodes placed on the scalp.
Just as the activity in a computer can be perceived on multiple different levels, from the activity of individual transistors to the function ... | Electroencephalography
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Electroencephalography (EEG) is the measurement of electrical activity produced by the brain as recorded from electrodes placed on the scalp.
Just as the activity in a computer can be perceived on multiple different levels, from the... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Brain_wave | |
72b9c6f2a7fcc886fefa3fe73877d855c2045105 | wikidoc | Breast cancer | Breast cancer overview
# Overview
Breast cancer was first described in Egyptian literature. In 1976, mammography became officially recommended by the American cancer society for screening breast cancer. Breast cancer may be classified according to anatomy into 4 subtypes: ductal, lobular, sarcoma, and lymphoma. Genes ... | Breast cancer overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Soroush Seifirad, M.D.[2] Ammu Susheela, M.D. [3]
# Overview
Breast cancer was first described in Egyptian literature. In 1976, mammography became officially recommended by the American cancer society for screen... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Breast_cancer_overview | |
6153052c7aa9a244fe767a97c93882724c138ec6 | wikidoc | Dysbetalipoproteinemia | Dysbetalipoproteinemia
To view Lipoprotein disorders main page Click here
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Synonyms and keywords: Broad beta disease; Broad beta hyperlipoproteinemia; Broad-beta hyperlipoproteinemia; Dysbetalipoproteinemia; Familial dysbetalipoproteinemia; Familial hypercholesterolem... | Dysbetalipoproteinemia
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Usama Talib, BSc, MD [2], Vishal Devarkonda, M.B.B.S[3]
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Synonyms and keywords: Broad beta disease; Broad beta... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Broad-beta_hyperlipoproteinemia | |
2863d7ebec909c483156d859c291b370ffcb3728 | wikidoc | Bronchial thermoplasty | Bronchial thermoplasty
# Overview
Bronchial thermoplasty is a new investigational outpatient procedure that is performed in the hospital bronchoscopy suite and is currently performed only in conjunction with the AIR2 Trial. The procedure uses controlled thermal energy to reduce the surface area of the smooth muscle in... | Bronchial thermoplasty
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, M.B.B.S. [2]
# Overview
Bronchial thermoplasty is a new investigational outpatient procedure that is performed in the hospital bronchoscopy suite and is currently performed only in conjunc... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bronchial_Thermoplasty | |
3d03c779bbf83144feaebc80b45e965d96a38d70 | wikidoc | Respiratory epithelium | Respiratory epithelium
# Overview
Respiratory epithelium is a type of epithelium found lining the upper and lower respiratory tracts, where it serves to moisten and protect the airways. It also functions as a barrier to potential pathogens and foreign objects, preventing infection by action of the ciliary escalator.
... | Respiratory epithelium
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Respiratory epithelium is a type of epithelium found lining the upper and lower respiratory tracts, where it serves to moisten and protect the airways. It also functions as a barrier to potential pathogens and foreign objects, preven... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bronchiolar_epithelium | |
f03fb8e757a72759f76ee94340b684307fb09671 | wikidoc | Bronchiolitis | Bronchiolitis overview
# Overview
Bronchiolitis is the most common lower respiratory tract infection in pediatric patients between 1 month and 2 years of age. It is usually caused by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and is characterized by inflammation, edema, and necrosis of the bronchiole's epithelium. It is c... | Bronchiolitis overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Elsaiey, MBBCH [2]
# Overview
Bronchiolitis is the most common lower respiratory tract infection in pediatric patients between 1 month and 2 years of age. It is usually caused by the respiratory syncytial v... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bronchiolitis_overview | |
a64ad25406b4b7d1e61fc792caf5564b14739cc7 | wikidoc | Bronchopleural fistula | Bronchopleural fistula
pEditor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. Associate Editor-In-Chief: Anika Naeem , Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D.
# Overview
A bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is a fistula between the pleural space and the bronchial tree. It is a sinus tract between the bronchus and the pleural space that may ... | Bronchopleural fistula
pEditor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor-In-Chief: Anika Naeem , Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
# Overview
A bronchopleural fistula (BPF) is a fistula between the pleural space and the bronchial tree. It is a sinus tract between the bronchus and the pleural space th... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bronchopleural_fistula | |
c78c9d63c9a32476d37fec8569d4cc3bd30280fd | wikidoc | Brown-Sequard syndrome | Brown-Sequard syndrome
Synonyms and keywords: Brown-Séquard's hemiplegia; Brown-Séquard's paralysis
# Overview
Brown-Sequard syndrome is an uncommon spinal cord disorder in which the spinal cord is injured but is not severed completely. Brown sequard syndrome results from an injury to one side of the spinal cord typic... | Brown-Sequard syndrome
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Template:Abdullah Khalid
Synonyms and keywords: Brown-Séquard's hemiplegia; Brown-Séquard's paralysis
# Overview
Brown-Sequard syndrome is an uncommon spinal cord disorder in which the spinal cord is injured but i... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Brown-Sequard_Syndrome | |
795f9fd909e411a54461421be6bb8732f1644807 | wikidoc | Bumblefoot (infection) | Bumblefoot (infection)
Bumblefoot (ulcerative pododermatitis) is a bacterial infection and inflammatory reaction on the feet of birds of prey and rodents. This infection is much more likely to occur in captive animals than in those in the wild.
# Bumblefoot on birds of prey
Bumblefoot is, perhaps, the largest cause of... | Bumblefoot (infection)
Bumblefoot (ulcerative pododermatitis) is a bacterial infection and inflammatory reaction on the feet of birds of prey and rodents. This infection is much more likely to occur in captive animals than in those in the wild.
# Bumblefoot on birds of prey
Bumblefoot is, perhaps, the largest cause o... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bumblefoot_(infection) | |
c4efdd19f17b77e8be1a6a04993b6033948cfff7 | wikidoc | Bumetanide (injection) | Bumetanide (injection)
# 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 o... | Bumetanide (injection)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sheng Shi, 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 intend... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bumetanide_(injection) | |
19c11738fb5bd407e302ef597eb999efc12fe9b3 | wikidoc | Mammillothalamic tract | Mammillothalamic tract
The mammillothalamic fasciculus (mammillothalamic tract, thalamomammillary fasciculus, bundle of Vicq d’Azyr) arises from cells in both the medial and lateral nuclei of the mammillary body and by fibers that are directly continued from the fornix.
There axons divide within the gray matter; the co... | Mammillothalamic tract
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The mammillothalamic fasciculus (mammillothalamic tract, thalamomammillary fasciculus, bundle of Vicq d’Azyr) arises from cells in both the medial and lateral nuclei of the mammillary body and by fibers that are directly continued from the fornix.
There axons divide with... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Bundle_of_Vicq_d%27Azyr | |
0f4fdd34b7b621391d3e288fbd5bce46d4510171 | wikidoc | Mycobacterium ulcerans | Mycobacterium ulcerans
# Overview
Mycobacterium ulcerans (M. ulcerans) is a slow-growing mycobacterium that classically infects the skin and subcutaneous tissues, giving rise to indolent nonulcerated (nodules, plaques) and ulcerated lesions. After tuberculosis and leprosy, Buruli ulcer is the third most common mycobac... | Mycobacterium ulcerans
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Mycobacterium ulcerans (M. ulcerans) is a slow-growing mycobacterium that classically infects the skin and subcutaneous tissues, giving rise to indolent nonulcerated (nodules, plaques) and ulcerated lesions. After tuberculosis and le... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Buruli_ulcer_causes | |
3166800fe5f65dfe179dc36b9d5050281f0201f2 | wikidoc | Caenorhabditis elegans | Caenorhabditis elegans
# Overview
Caenorhabditis elegans (Template:PronEng) is a free-living nematode (roundworm), about 1 mm in length, which lives in temperate soil environments. Research into the molecular and developmental biology of C. elegans was begun in 1974 by Sydney Brenner and it has since been used extensi... | Caenorhabditis elegans
# Overview
Caenorhabditis elegans (Template:PronEng) is a free-living nematode (roundworm), about 1 mm in length, which lives in temperate soil environments. Research into the molecular and developmental biology of C. elegans was begun in 1974 by Sydney Brenner and it has since been used extensi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/C._elegans | |
0672c702851b7b1666a55145b324de5a12fd06f7 | wikidoc | Chlamydophila psittaci | Chlamydophila psittaci
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# Overview
Psittacosis is caused by the organism Chlamydia psittaci. Chlamydia is understood to be a Gram-negative bacterium belonging to the genus Chlamydia or Chlamydophila in the family of Chlamydiaceae together with Parachlamydiaceae, Waddlia... | Chlamydophila psittaci
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Mohammed A. Sbeih, M.D. [2]Omodamola Aje B.Sc, M.D. [3]
# Overview
Psittacosis is caused by the organism Chlamydia psittaci. Chlamydia is understood to be a Gram-negati... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/C._psittaci | |
c4f05db818a5bad113c7095a5e4e64a14c472d40 | wikidoc | Complement component 4 | Complement component 4
Complement component 4 (C4), in humans, is a protein involved in the intricate complement system, originating from the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) system. It serves a number of critical functions in immunity, tolerance, and autoimmunity with the other numerous components. Furthermore, it is a c... | Complement component 4
Complement component 4 (C4), in humans, is a protein involved in the intricate complement system, originating from the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) system. It serves a number of critical functions in immunity, tolerance, and autoimmunity with the other numerous components. Furthermore, it is a ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/C4b | |
6131131591fbbd6fb029ec95d4b5c12743f7516b | wikidoc | Complement component 5 | Complement component 5
Complement component 5 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the C5 gene.
Complement component 5 is involved in the complement system. It is cleaved into C5a and C5b:
- C5a plays an important role in chemotaxis.
- C5b forms the first part of the complement membrane attack complex.
Deficiency ... | Complement component 5
Complement component 5 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the C5 gene.[1]
Complement component 5 is involved in the complement system. It is cleaved into C5a and C5b:
- C5a plays an important role in chemotaxis.[2]
- C5b forms the first part of the complement membrane attack complex.
Defi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/C5b | |
b0882eadaa1db28308f400580c65f67284d4987a | wikidoc | CC chemokine receptors | CC chemokine receptors
CC chemokine receptors (or beta chemokine receptors) are integral membrane proteins that specifically bind and respond to cytokines of the CC chemokine family. They represent one subfamily of chemokine receptors, a large family of G protein-linked receptors that are known as seven transmembrane ... | CC chemokine receptors
CC chemokine receptors (or beta chemokine receptors) are integral membrane proteins that specifically bind and respond to cytokines of the CC chemokine family. They represent one subfamily of chemokine receptors, a large family of G protein-linked receptors that are known as seven transmembrane... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CC_chemokine_receptors | |
c8aaa79efa3c8e85371fdf88521d58765da33ed9 | wikidoc | Craniofacial anomalies | Craniofacial anomalies
Synonyms and keywords: facial anomalies, CFA, facial dysmorphism
# Overview
Craniofacial anomalies are a group of deformities of the head and face that are present at birth.
# Classification
- Cleft lip and palate a separation in the lip and the palate
- Craniosynostosis - premature closure of ... | Craniofacial anomalies
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: facial anomalies, CFA, facial dysmorphism
# Overview
Craniofacial anomalies are a group of deformities of the head and face that are present at birth.
# Classification
- Cleft lip and palate a separation in the lip and t... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CFA | |
02dc7137feb1172f4e2cc56b843970f4beb9e5f4 | wikidoc | Intima-media thickness | Intima-media thickness
Intima-media thickness (IMT), also called intimal medial thickness, is a measurement of the thickness of artery walls, usually by external ultrasound, occasionally by internal, invasive ultrasound catheters, see IVUS, to both detect the presence and to track the progression of atherosclerotic dis... | Intima-media thickness
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Intima-media thickness (IMT), also called intimal medial thickness, is a measurement of the thickness of artery walls, usually by external ultrasound, occasionally by internal, invasive ultrasound catheters, see IVUS, to both detect the presence... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CIMT | |
260a1355f2bd1709688c90b86ddbc2e4df90d1ba | wikidoc | CMR in Hemochromotosis | CMR in Hemochromotosis
There are multiple iron overload states:
- hemochromatosis
- thalassemia major
- sideroblastic anemia
- chronic hemolytic anemia
- chronic liver disease.
# Hemochromatosis
## ACC/AHA Guidelines- ACCF/ACR/AHA/NASCI/SCMR 2010 Expert Consensus Document on Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (DO NOT ... | CMR in Hemochromotosis
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
There are multiple iron overload states:
- hemochromatosis
- thalassemia major
- sideroblastic anemia
- chronic hemolytic anemia
- chronic liver disease.
# Hemochromatosis
## ACC/AHA Guidelines- ACCF/ACR/AHA/NASCI/SCMR 2010 Expert Consensus Do... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CMR_in_Hemochromotosis | |
4cd7f7330f492273fed3abcf403f62d18db654f9 | wikidoc | TIMI frame count (TFC) | TIMI frame count (TFC)
Synonyms and keywords: TFC
# Overview
TIMI frame count is defined as the number of cineframes required for contrast to reach a standardized distal coronary landmark in the culprit vessel. The number is expressed based upon a cinefilming rate of 30 frames/second. Thus, a frame count of 30 would... | TIMI frame count (TFC)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]; Rim Halaby, M.D. [3]; Hilda Mahmoudi M.D., M.P.H.[4]
Synonyms and keywords: TFC
# Overview
TIMI frame count is defined as the number of cineframes required for contrast to reach a stan... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CTFC | |
99780fb347d819a74eb4ac038e60b0ce8be77bb3 | wikidoc | CT pulmonary angiogram | CT pulmonary angiogram
# Overview
CT pulmonary angiogram (CTPA) is a medical diagnostic test that employs computed tomography to obtain an image of the pulmonary arteries. Its main use is to diagnose pulmonary embolism (PE).
# Diagnostic use
CTPA was introduced in the 1990s as an alternative to ventilation/perfusion ... | CT pulmonary angiogram
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
CT pulmonary angiogram (CTPA) is a medical diagnostic test that employs computed tomography to obtain an image of the pulmonary arteries. Its main use is to diagnose pulmonary embolism (PE).[1]
# Diagnostic use
CTPA was introduced i... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CTPA | |
0e291d56b6043d06a5ce555cf3ce188225fdef6d | wikidoc | Cardiovascular disease | Cardiovascular disease
# Overview
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels. Cardiovascular disease includes coronary artery diseases (CAD) such as angina and myocardial infarction (commonly known as a heart attack). Other CVDs include stroke, heart failure, hypertensi... | Cardiovascular disease
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels.[1] Cardiovascular disease includes coronary artery diseases (CAD) such as angina and myocardial infarction (commonly known as a heart attack... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CVD | |
0e37e326f759ec04c222615d2c8034edf30cd164 | wikidoc | Left circumflex artery | Left circumflex artery
Synonyms and keywords: Circumflex artery; circumflex branch of the left coronary artery; Cx; LCx; left circumflex artery
# Overview
The circumflex artery curves to the left around the heart within the coronary sulcus, giving rise to one or more diagonal or left marginal arteries (also called obt... | Left circumflex artery
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Circumflex artery; circumflex branch of the left coronary artery; Cx; LCx; left circumflex artery
# Overview
The circumflex artery curves to the left around the heart within the coronary sulcus, giving rise to one or more... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/CX | |
bf2d574e498f123871d8c5e780e782bb395b2c6e | wikidoc | Cadmium zinc telluride | Cadmium zinc telluride
Cadmium zinc telluride, (CdZnTe) or CZT, is (as the name indicates) a compound of cadmium, zinc and tellurium or more strictly speaking, an alloy of cadmium telluride and zinc telluride. A wide, direct bandgap semiconductor, it is used in a variety of applications, including radiation detectors, ... | Cadmium zinc telluride
Cadmium zinc telluride, (CdZnTe) or CZT, is (as the name indicates) a compound of cadmium, zinc and tellurium or more strictly speaking, an alloy of cadmium telluride and zinc telluride. A wide, direct bandgap semiconductor, it is used in a variety of applications, including radiation detectors,... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cadmium_zinc_telluride | |
11ab1f658db51a9c8406f4cfd82dec9a4f13e928 | wikidoc | Immunosuppressive drug | Immunosuppressive drug
For a list of immunosuppressive drugs, see the transplant rejection page.
# Overview
Immunosuppressive drugs or immunosuppressants are drugs that are used in immunosuppressive therapy to inhibit or prevent activity of the immune system. Clinically they are used to:
- Prevent the rejection of tra... | Immunosuppressive drug
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
For a list of immunosuppressive drugs, see the transplant rejection page.
# Overview
Immunosuppressive drugs or immunosuppressants are drugs that are used in immunosuppressive therapy to inhibit or prevent activity of the immune system. Clinica... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Calcineurin_inhibitor | |
57b58bce24515cb31104947e2e0934cdf8781c5c | wikidoc | Calcitonin (injection) | Calcitonin (injection)
# Disclaimer
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# Disclaimer
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f6ea6d2cc1a8f5c1e3fd929779d8a01b6a75a13a | wikidoc | Calcitriol (injection) | Calcitriol (injection)
# 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 o... | Calcitriol (injection)
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# Disclaimer
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77fce00eebb325e9be632194230a7b74972c9089 | wikidoc | Capital Area Food Bank | Capital Area Food Bank
The Capital Area Food Bank is the largest non-profit food bank in the Washington, D.C. area and a member of America's Second Harvest. In addition to serving the area with food, it also provides nutritional education to the local community. As a result, Washingtonian magazine named it one of the t... | Capital Area Food Bank
The Capital Area Food Bank is the largest non-profit food bank in the Washington, D.C. area and a member of America's Second Harvest. In addition to serving the area with food, it also provides nutritional education to the local community. As a result, Washingtonian magazine named it one of the ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Capital_Area_Food_Bank | |
a663056d9b0472f232bc34260bb914d4a55249c5 | wikidoc | Carbidopa and Levodopa | Carbidopa and Levodopa
# Disclaimer
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# Disclaimer
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7189c95c214b8c3c047f6514a55bc5f4547067d7 | wikidoc | Valvular heart disease | Valvular heart disease
Synonyms and keywords: VHD, Valve disease, Heart valve disease, Valvular dysfunction
# Overview
Valvular heart disease (VHD) is the pathological defect affecting one of the four valves of the heart: aortic valve, mitral valve, pulmonic valve, or tricuspid valve. VHD may be congenital or acquired... | Valvular heart disease
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Synonyms and keywords: VHD, Valve disease, Heart valve disease, Valvular dysfunction
# Overview
Valvular heart disease (VHD) is the pathological defect aff... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cardiac_Valve_Disease | |
acf5ac4d04bdf16106713648ff8869c68c6d6243 | wikidoc | Cardiac function curve | Cardiac function curve
A cardiac function curve is a graph showing the relationship between right atrial pressure (x-axis) and cardiac output (y-axis).
# Shape of curve
It shows a steep relationship at relatively low filling pressures and a plateau, where further stretch is not possible and so increases in pressure ha... | Cardiac function curve
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A cardiac function curve is a graph showing the relationship between right atrial pressure (x-axis) and cardiac output (y-axis).
# Shape of curve
It shows a steep relationship at relatively low filling pressures... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cardiac_function_curve | |
67d40f207c47a64af70343898ec7b66be2f8c8e6 | wikidoc | Cardiopulmonary bypass | Cardiopulmonary bypass
Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a technique that temporarily takes over the function of the heart and lungs during surgery, maintaining the circulation of blood and the oxygen content of the body. The CPB pump itself is often referred to as a Heart-Lung Machine or the Pumper. Cardiopulmonary by... | Cardiopulmonary bypass
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Template:WikiDoc Cardiology News
Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a technique that temporarily takes over the function of the heart and lungs during surgery, maintaining the circulation of blood and the oxygen content of the body. The CPB pump i... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cardiopulmonary_bypass | |
324a56177c403314aa4a2af2f145056365d50885 | wikidoc | Carmustine (injection) | Carmustine (injection)
# 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 o... | Carmustine (injection)
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# Disclaimer
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c5b3938a1e6d05ba1e75ff162a8a5fce199a95d1 | wikidoc | Carotid endarterectomy | Carotid endarterectomy
# Overview
Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a surgical procedure used to correct carotid stenosis (narrowing of the carotid artery lumen by atheroma), used particularly when this causes medical problems, such as transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) or cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs, strokes). Endar... | Carotid endarterectomy
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Umar Ahmad, M.D.[2]
# Overview
Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a surgical procedure used to correct carotid stenosis (narrowing of the carotid artery lumen by atheroma), used particularly when this causes medical... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Carotid_Endarterectomy | |
adea68404141542fdba84ec71148f9ab4bc08813 | wikidoc | Carteolol (ophthalmic) | Carteolol (ophthalmic)
# 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 o... | Carteolol (ophthalmic)
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# 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 p... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Carteolol | |
4a90e3e1a4337613817eb34e244ec066d3a01a75 | wikidoc | Caspar Friedrich Wolff | Caspar Friedrich Wolff
# Overview
Caspar Friedrich Wolff (January 18, 1733 – February 22, 1794) was a German physiologist and one of the founders of embryology.
# Life
Wolff was born in Berlin, Brandenburg. In 1759 he graduated as an M.D. from the University of Halle with his dissertation "Theoria Generationis" where... | Caspar Friedrich Wolff
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Caspar Friedrich Wolff (January 18, 1733 – February 22, 1794) was a German physiologist and one of the founders of embryology.
# Life
Wolff was born in Berlin, Brandenburg. In 1759 he graduated as an M.D. from the University of Hall... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Caspar_Friedrich_Wolff | |
2bdee20f733f93b77231e8038fd67f7d531b234a | wikidoc | Cefadroxil description | Cefadroxil description
# Description
DURICEF is a semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic intended for oral administration. It is a white to yellowish-white crystalline powder. It is soluble in water and it is acid-stable. It is chemically designated as 5-Thia-1-azabicyclooct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid, 7-amino]-3-methyl-... | Cefadroxil description
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# Description
DURICEF is a semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic intended for oral administration. It is a white to yellowish-white crystalline powder. It is soluble in water and it is acid-s... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefadroxil_description | |
658eb1ea70c016a8f9d67c6798af878e393efe72 | wikidoc | Cefadroxilhow supplied | Cefadroxilhow supplied
# How Supplied
Cefadroxil For Oral Suspension, USP is available in:
The 125 mg per 5 mL of reconstituted suspension- contains cefadroxil monohydrate equivalent to 125 mg with a light orange colored powder forming orange suspension on constitution with water. The resulting suspension has a charac... | Cefadroxilhow supplied
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# How Supplied
Cefadroxil For Oral Suspension, USP is available in:
The 125 mg per 5 mL of reconstituted suspension* contains cefadroxil monohydrate equivalent to 125 mg with a light orange colored powder forming orange suspension on constituti... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefadroxilhow_supplied | |
e8052b14526f9b5c6a7a48a6da2a692cad450791 | wikidoc | Cefditoren description | Cefditoren description
# Description
SPECTRACEF® tablets contain cefditoren pivoxil, a semi-synthetic cephalosporin antibiotic for oral administration. It is a prodrug which is hydrolyzed by esterases during absorption, and the drug is distributed in the circulating blood as active cefditoren.
Chemically, cefditoren p... | Cefditoren description
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Description
SPECTRACEF® tablets contain cefditoren pivoxil, a semi-synthetic cephalosporin antibiotic for oral administration. It is a prodrug which is hydrolyzed by esterases during absorption, and the drug is distributed in the circulating ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefditoren_description | |
118b0b82f731198a4b065d10d09a572de4d6ac64 | wikidoc | Cefotetan how supplied | Cefotetan how supplied
# HOW SUPPLIED
CEFOTAN (cefotetan disodium for injection) is a dry, white to pale yellow powder supplied in vials containing cefotetan disodium equivalent to 1 g and 2 g cefotetan activity for intravenous and intramuscular administration. The vials should not be stored at temperatures above 22°C... | Cefotetan how supplied
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# HOW SUPPLIED
CEFOTAN (cefotetan disodium for injection) is a dry, white to pale yellow powder supplied in vials containing cefotetan disodium equivalent to 1 g and 2 g cefotetan activi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefotetan_how_supplied | |
1a8e5e59ab69905702db3f801b8f85981cf81535 | wikidoc | Cefotetan microbiology | Cefotetan microbiology
# Microbiology
The bactericidal action of cefotetan results from inhibition of cell wall synthesis. Cefotetan has in vitro activity against a wide range of aerobic and anaerobic gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. The methoxy group in the 7-alpha position provides cefotetan with a high de... | Cefotetan microbiology
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# Microbiology
The bactericidal action of cefotetan results from inhibition of cell wall synthesis. Cefotetan has in vitro activity against a wide range of aerobic and anaerobic gram-pos... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefotetan_microbiology | |
293c2cabf759dbcc73e622d505217f0b784b8d72 | wikidoc | Cefoxitin how supplied | Cefoxitin how supplied
# HOW SUPPLIED
Cefoxitin for Injection and Dextrose Injection in the DUPLEX® Drug Delivery System is a flexible dual chamber container supplied in two concentrations. After reconstitution, the concentrations are equivalent to 1 g and 2 g cefoxitin. The diluent chamber contains approximately 50 m... | Cefoxitin how supplied
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# HOW SUPPLIED
Cefoxitin for Injection and Dextrose Injection in the DUPLEX® Drug Delivery System is a flexible dual chamber container supplied in two concentrations. After reconstitutio... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefoxitin_how_supplied | |
419259090360c9578c10ab1af679222a80d47673 | wikidoc | Cefoxitin microbiology | Cefoxitin microbiology
# Microbiology
## Mechanism of Action
Cefoxitin is a bactericidal agent that acts by inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis. Cefoxitin has activity in the presence of some beta-lactamases, both penicillinases and cephalosporinases, of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria.
## Mechanism... | Cefoxitin microbiology
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# Microbiology
## Mechanism of Action
Cefoxitin is a bactericidal agent that acts by inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis. Cefoxitin has activity in the presence of some beta-lac... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefoxitin_microbiology | |
8881bde0bb52d414a94306bd42e007c6253bbc29 | wikidoc | Cefpirome compositiion | Cefpirome compositiion
# Composition
Cefrom 0.25g — Each vial of 0.359 g powder contain as active ingredient 0.298 g cefpirome sulfate cooresponding to 0.25 g cefpirome.
Cefrom 0.5g — Each vial of 0.717 g powder contain as active ingredient 0.596 g cefpirome sulfate cooresponding to 0.5 g cefpirome.
Cefrom 1.0g — Each... | Cefpirome compositiion
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Composition
Cefrom 0.25g — Each vial of 0.359 g powder contain as active ingredient 0.298 g cefpirome sulfate cooresponding to 0.25 g cefpirome.
Cefrom 0.5g — Each vial of 0.717 g powder contain as active ingredient 0.596 g cefpirome sulfate ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefpirome_compositiion | |
55b2279c6418eb34bcd7150ed1fd2f646d6a3664 | wikidoc | Cefpirome how supplied | Cefpirome how supplied
# Composition
Cefrom 0.25 g — 1 vial of 0.359 g powder, with one ampule of 2 ml water for injections.
Cefrom 0.5 g — 1 vial of 0.717 g powder, with one ampule of 5 ml water for injections.
Cefrom 1.0 g — 1 vial of 0.359 g powder, with one ampule of 10 ml water for injections.
Imported by
Aventis... | Cefpirome how supplied
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Composition
Cefrom 0.25 g — 1 vial of 0.359 g powder, with one ampule of 2 ml water for injections.
Cefrom 0.5 g — 1 vial of 0.717 g powder, with one ampule of 5 ml water for injections.
Cefrom 1.0 g — 1 vial of 0.359 g powder, with one ampul... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefpirome_how_supplied | |
af004ea003647d23af293bc8a03e8b0ea9062c37 | wikidoc | Cefpodoxime overdosage | Cefpodoxime overdosage
In acute rodent toxicity studies, a single 5 g/kg oral dose produced no adverse effects.
In the event of serious toxic reaction from overdosage, hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis may aid in the removal of cefpodoxime from the body, particularly if renal function is compromised.
The toxic sympto... | Cefpodoxime overdosage
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In acute rodent toxicity studies, a single 5 g/kg oral dose produced no adverse effects.
In the event of serious toxic reaction from overdosage, hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis may ai... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefpodoxime_overdosage | |
16b9a590df9c3381c9cd0bd73e698f1cf984640e | wikidoc | Cefprozil how supplied | Cefprozil how supplied
Cefprozil Tablets USP, 250 mg are oval-shaped, white to cream tinged, unscored, film-coated tablets, debossed 347 on one side and 250 on the reverse side and are supplied as follows:
NDC 0781-5043-01 in bottles of 100 tablets
Ceprozil Tablets USP, 500 mg are oval-shaped, beige, unscored, film-coa... | Cefprozil how supplied
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Cefprozil Tablets USP, 250 mg are oval-shaped, white to cream tinged, unscored, film-coated tablets, debossed 347 on one side and 250 on the reverse side and are supplied as follows:
NDC ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefprozil_how_supplied | |
d5a8b840af96fc4399c90a59e696351118d7b76c | wikidoc | Cefprozil microbiology | Cefprozil microbiology
Cefprozil has in vitro activity against a broad range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. The bactericidal action of cefprozil results from inhibition of cell-wall synthesis. Cefprozil has been shown to be active against most strains of the following microorganisms both in vitro and in c... | Cefprozil microbiology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]
Cefprozil has in vitro activity against a broad range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. The bactericidal action of cefprozil results from inhibition of cell-wall synthesis. Cef... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefprozil_microbiology | |
795407b0a04c78f3411b191260ceb2283a76c0ce | wikidoc | Ceftibuten description | Ceftibuten description
CEDAX (ceftibuten capsules) and (ceftibuten for oral suspension) contain the active ingredient ceftibuten as ceftibuten dihydrate. Ceftibuten dihydrate is a semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic for oral administration. Chemically, it is (+)-(6R,7R)-7--8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclooct-2-ene-2-carbox... | Ceftibuten description
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]
CEDAX (ceftibuten capsules) and (ceftibuten for oral suspension) contain the active ingredient ceftibuten as ceftibuten dihydrate. Ceftibuten dihydrate is a semisynthetic cephalosporin an... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ceftibuten_description | |
9a20e189f5c467be5adadf510b3a590b8392d8b4 | wikidoc | Ceftobiprole medocaril | Ceftobiprole medocaril
# Overview
Ceftobiprole (Zeftera/Zevtera) is a fifth-generation cephalosporin antibiotic with activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and enterococci. It was discovered by Basilea Pharmaceutica and was ... | Ceftobiprole medocaril
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Ceftobiprole (Zeftera/Zevtera) is a fifth-generation[2] cephalosporin antibiotic with activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and enterococc... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ceftobiprole_medocaril | |
877c7fb02b05e84fa3a928cdbc564cb42ddd6908 | wikidoc | Cefuroxime description | Cefuroxime description
Cefuroxime is a semisynthetic, broad-spectrum, cephalosporin antibiotic for parenteral administration. It is the sodium salt of (6R,7R)-3-carbamoyloxymethyl-7-ceph-3-em-4-carboxylate, and it has the following chemical structure:
The empirical formula is C16H15N4NaO8S, representing a molecular wei... | Cefuroxime description
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Cefuroxime is a semisynthetic, broad-spectrum, cephalosporin antibiotic for parenteral administration. It is the sodium salt of (6R,7R)-3-carbamoyloxymethyl-7-[Z-2-methoxyimino-2-(fur-2-y... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cefuroxime_description | |
bb7d5ce71b28a378c22f302d3856a75617d006f7 | wikidoc | Cell-mediated immunity | Cell-mediated immunity
Cell-mediated immunity is an immune response that does not involve antibodies but rather involves the activation of macrophages, natural killer cells (NK), antigen-specific cytotoxic T-lymphocytes, and the release of various cytokines in response to an antigen. Historically, the immune system was... | Cell-mediated immunity
Cell-mediated immunity is an immune response that does not involve antibodies but rather involves the activation of macrophages, natural killer cells (NK), antigen-specific cytotoxic T-lymphocytes, and the release of various cytokines in response to an antigen. Historically, the immune system wa... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cell-mediated_immune_response | |
9667e3586ebb3076262da09853319b70b5de43fd | wikidoc | Cellular waste product | Cellular waste product
Cellular waste products are formed as a byproduct of cellular respiration, a series of processes and reactions that generate energy for the cell, in the form of ATP. Two examples of cellular respiration creating cellular waste products are aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration.
# Aerobic... | Cellular waste product
Cellular waste products are formed as a byproduct of cellular respiration, a series of processes and reactions that generate energy for the cell, in the form of ATP. Two examples of cellular respiration creating cellular waste products are aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration.[1]
# Aer... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cellular_waste_product | |
bc26cd43e57767805efbe65132dd8f4f7d62bb96 | wikidoc | Cellulose acetate film | Cellulose acetate film
Because of the highly flammable nature of cellulose nitrate film, by the beginning of the 20th century manufacturers had begun to introduce cellulose acetate as a safe alternative for the plastic film base of motion picture and sheet film. Beginning with cellulose diacetate in 1909, this innovati... | Cellulose acetate film
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Because of the highly flammable nature of cellulose nitrate film, by the beginning of the 20th century manufacturers had begun to introduce cellulose acetate as a safe alternative for the plastic film base of motion picture and sheet film. Begin... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cellulose_acetate_film | |
ed733e24dd808f02a81dbd5e942f5a98a933e18d | wikidoc | Censoring (statistics) | Censoring (statistics)
In statistics, censoring occurs when the value of an observation is only partially known.
For example, suppose a study is conducted to measure the impact of a drug on mortality. In such a study, it may be known that an individual's age at death is at least 75 years. Such a situation could occur... | Censoring (statistics)
In statistics, censoring occurs when the value of an observation is only partially known.
For example, suppose a study is conducted to measure the impact of a drug on mortality. In such a study, it may be known that an individual's age at death is at least 75 years. Such a situation could occu... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Censoring_(statistics) | |
480f434a1a8d19cc6b89c3313fb22a77ddb562f6 | wikidoc | Centaurea solstitialis | Centaurea solstitialis
Centaurea solstitialis, yellow starthistle, golden starthistle, yellow cockspur, or St. Barnaby’s thistle, is a member of the Asteraceae that is native to the Mediterranean region. Since its introduction to North America in the mid-nineteenth century it has become a large-scale noxious weed ther... | Centaurea solstitialis
Centaurea solstitialis, yellow starthistle, golden starthistle, yellow cockspur, or St. Barnaby’s thistle,[1] is a member of the Asteraceae that is native to the Mediterranean region. Since its introduction to North America in the mid-nineteenth century it has become a large-scale noxious weed ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Centaurea_solstitialis | |
117f5ebf9e1ce94d7d3a75728914995c16b683f8 | wikidoc | Central nervous system | Central nervous system
# Overview
The central nervous system (CNS) represents the largest part of the nervous system, including the brain and the spinal cord. Together with the peripheral nervous system, it has a fundamental role in the control of behavior. The CNS is contained within the dorsal cavity, with the brain... | Central nervous system
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
The central nervous system (CNS) represents the largest part of the nervous system, including the brain and the spinal cord. Together with the peripheral nervous system, it has a fundamental role in the control of behavior. The CNS i... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Central_Nervous_System | |
cf009eaad5f38e7c14a7f42e1b610d300a240411 | wikidoc | Central chemoreceptors | Central chemoreceptors
# Overview
Central chemoreceptors of the central nervous system, located on the ventrolateral medullary surface, are sensitive to the pH of their environment.
These act to detect a change in pH of the cerebral spinal fluid.
An increase in carbon dioxide tension of the arteries will indirectly ca... | Central chemoreceptors
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Central chemoreceptors of the central nervous system, located on the ventrolateral medullary surface, are sensitive to the pH of their environment.
These act to detect a change in pH of the cerebral spinal fluid.
An increase in carbo... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Central_chemoreceptors | |
158c7b1ae61aef171ef1a64381bee3ef7904ad6f | wikidoc | Control of respiration | Control of respiration
# Overview
Control of ventilation (control of respiration) refers to the physiological mechanisms involved in the control of physiologic ventilation. Gas exchange primarily controls the rate of respiration.
The most important function of breathing is gas exchange (of oxygen and carbon dioxide). ... | Control of respiration
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Control of ventilation (control of respiration) refers to the physiological mechanisms involved in the control of physiologic ventilation. Gas exchange primarily controls the rate of respiration.
The most important function of breath... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Central_respiratory_center | |
9612f76e0092165fe2c40e5e6a10bebeff00813b | wikidoc | Centronuclear myopathy | Centronuclear myopathy
# Overview
Centronuclear myopathies (CNM) are a group of congenital myopathies where cell nuclei are abnormally located in skeletal muscle cells. In CNM the nuclei are located at a position in the center of the cell, instead of their normal location at the periphery. Although all forms of centro... | Centronuclear myopathy
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
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# Overview
Centronuclear myopathies (CNM) are a group of congenital myopathies where cell nuclei are abnormally located in skeletal muscle cells. In CNM the nuclei are located at a... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Centronuclear_myopathy | |
25ad749503e6429d6d85ea83e5521efdebd7145f | wikidoc | Cephalexin description | Cephalexin description
Cephalexin, USP is a semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic intended for oral administration. It is 7-(D-α-amino-α-phenylacetamido)-3-methyl-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid, monohydrate.
Cephalexin has the following structural formula:
The nucleus of cephalexin is related to that of other cephalospori... | Cephalexin description
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]
Cephalexin, USP is a semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic intended for oral administration. It is 7-(D-α-amino-α-phenylacetamido)-3-methyl-3-cephem-4-carboxylic acid, monohydrate.
Cepha... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cephalexin_description | |
c4fd5897d6fbd89a44cb246df7dd7d86af4c8f09 | wikidoc | Cephalometric analysis | Cephalometric analysis
# Overview
Cephalometric analysis is the study of the dental and skeletal relationships in the head. It is frequently used by dentists, often orthodontists in particular, as a treatment planning tool.
Two of the more popular methods of analysis used in orthodontology are the Steiner analysis, n... | Cephalometric analysis
Editor in Chief: Berna Zorkun DMD [1]
# Overview
Cephalometric analysis is the study of the dental and skeletal relationships in the head.[1] It is frequently used by dentists, often orthodontists in particular, as a treatment planning tool.[2]
Two of the more popular methods of analysis used ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cephalometric_analysis | |
d172546fab055916e3daa5409c330c977b769285 | wikidoc | Spinal disc herniation | Spinal disc herniation
A spinal disc herniation, incorrectly called a "slipped disc", is a medical condition affecting the spine, in which a tear in the outer, fibrous ring (annulus fibrosus) of an intervertebral disc allows the soft, central portion (nucleus pulposus) to bulge out. This tear in the disc ring may resul... | Spinal disc herniation
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
For patient information click here
A spinal disc herniation, incorrectly called a "slipped disc", is a medical condition affecting the spine, in which a tear in the outer, fibrous ring (annulus fibrosus) of an in... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cervical_Disc_Disease | |
527c8334cb7cac67066383dd581df6c8d6276e1e | wikidoc | Cetirizine precautions | Cetirizine precautions
# List of precautions
General
Cardiovascular problems
Renal impairment
Elderly patients
Inhibition of Mental Awareness
## General
Due to its pseudoephedrine component, Cetirizine should be used with caution in patients with hypertension, diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, increased int... | Cetirizine precautions
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# List of precautions
General
Cardiovascular problems
Renal impairment
Elderly patients
Inhibition of Mental Awareness
## General
Due to its pseudoephedrine component, Cetirizine should be used with caution in patients with hypertension, diab... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cetirizine_precautions | |
13f8b8bb443b84cbd76d4f58ca9ec7cca1f6dfac | wikidoc | Character displacement | Character displacement
# Overview
Character displacement refers to the phenomenon where differences among similar species whose distributions overlap geographically are accentuated in regions where the species co-occur but are minimized or lost where the species’ distributions do not overlap. This pattern results from... | Character displacement
# Overview
Character displacement refers to the phenomenon where differences among similar species whose distributions overlap geographically are accentuated in regions where the species co-occur but are minimized or lost where the species’ distributions do not overlap. This pattern results from... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Character_displacement | |
9773aa532dbb93f47c1261da2d65984be84401e5 | wikidoc | Chemical burn | Chemical burn overview
# Overview
A chemical burn occurs when living tissue is exposed to a reactive chemical substance such as a strong acid or base. The main types of irritant and/or corrosive products are acids, bases, oxidizers, solvents, and reducing agents.
Chemicals that touch skin can lead to a reaction on the... | Chemical burn overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
A chemical burn occurs when living tissue is exposed to a reactive chemical substance such as a strong acid or base. The main types of irritant and/or corrosive products are acids, bases, oxidizers, solvents, and reducing agents.
Che... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Chemical_burn_overview | |
8e38c4b1dea6e504c3ad538298ac73b7dd10c1e0 | wikidoc | Group (periodic table) | Group (periodic table)
A group, also known as a family, is a vertical column in the periodic table of the chemical elements. There are 18 groups in the standard periodic table.
The modern explanation of the pattern of the periodic table is that the elements in a group have similar configurations of the outermost electr... | Group (periodic table)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
A group, also known as a family, is a vertical column in the periodic table of the chemical elements. There are 18 groups in the standard periodic table.
The modern explanation of the pattern of the periodic table is that the elements in a group... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Chemical_series | |
d9e2f975e780c63a3a8ab7252de1edc24ef9d473 | wikidoc | Varicella zoster virus | Varicella zoster virus
For information about primary infection with VZV, visit chicken pox.
For information about reactivation of primary VZV infection, visit shingles.
For information about congenital Varicella Syndrome, click here.
# Overview
Varicella zoster virus or varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is one of eight her... | Varicella zoster virus
For information about primary infection with VZV, visit chicken pox.
For information about reactivation of primary VZV infection, visit shingles.
For information about congenital Varicella Syndrome, click here.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Varicella zoster virus... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Chickenpox_causes | |
bc745fc3c13d52a3b15eb79332054e677df49372 | wikidoc | Chionanthus virginicus | Chionanthus virginicus
Chionanthus virginicus (Grancy Gray Beard, Old man's beard, White Fringetree; syn. C. virginica L.) is a tree native to the Eastern portion of the United States, which is used both as a medicinal and ornamental plant.
# Description
A slender tree twenty or thirty feet high; at the north a shrub ... | Chionanthus virginicus
Chionanthus virginicus (Grancy Gray Beard, Old man's beard, White Fringetree; syn. C. virginica L.) is a tree native to the Eastern portion of the United States, which is used both as a medicinal and ornamental plant.
# Description
A slender tree twenty or thirty feet high; at the north a shrub... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Chionanthus_virginicus | |
f80876dafa943fa26672d58be82284532c25c848 | wikidoc | Chiropractic - History | Chiropractic - History
Chiropractic Main Article
# Historical overview
## D.D. Palmer
Chiropractic history began in 1895 as the world was well into the second industrial revolution, marked by innovation and creativity. Health care had recently emerged from the drastic practice of heroic medicine and was well into an ... | Chiropractic - History
Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Stephen J. Press [7]
Chiropractic Main Article
# Historical overview
## D.D. Palmer
Chiropractic history began in 1895 as the world was well into the second industrial revolution, marked by innovation and creativity. Health care had recently emerged from the drastic practi... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Chiropractic_-_History | |
c89427b0867c29928f846dd72007575ffa3235e8 | wikidoc | Cholecystitis | Cholecystitis overview
# Overview
Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder.
# Historical Perspective
Xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis (XGC) is a rare form of gall bladder disease which mimics gallbladder cancer although it is not cancerous. It was first discovered and reported in the medical literature in 19... | Cholecystitis overview
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder.
# Historical Perspective
Xanthogranulomatous cholecystitis (XGC) is a rare form of gall bladder disease which mimics gallbladder cancer although it is not cancerous. It was first dis... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cholecystitis_overview | |
ac856ddb8b65e586b578a005e55a8d02ca3f1095 | wikidoc | Chorionic Gonadotropin | Chorionic Gonadotropin
# 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 o... | Chorionic Gonadotropin
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, 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 in... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Chorionic_Gonadotropin | |
b0e23fdf8f2ec4ae89dc3e610bf74a1027449cf0 | wikidoc | Chromium(III) chloride | Chromium(III) chloride
Chromium(III) chloride (also called chromic chloride) is a violet coloured solid with the formula CrCl3.
Although it is ionic, the solid state structure is kinetically inert so that anhydrous CrCl3 is surprisingly reluctant to dissolve in water. However, in the presence of a trace of a reducing ... | Chromium(III) chloride
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Chromium(III) chloride (also called chromic chloride) is a violet coloured solid with the formula CrCl3.
Although it is ionic, the solid state structure is kinetically inert so that anhydrous CrCl3 is surprisingly reluctant ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Chromic_chloride | |
b6f0b2f4f1e7b82e548fff579c25badf54f79da5 | wikidoc | Chromosome abnormality | Chromosome abnormality
A chromosome anomaly (chromosome abnormality) reflects an atypical number of chromosomes (karyotype) or a structural abnormality in one or more chromosomes. Chromosome anomalies usually occur when there is an error in cell division following meiosis or mitosis. There are many types of chromosome ... | Chromosome abnormality
A chromosome anomaly (chromosome abnormality) reflects an atypical number of chromosomes (karyotype) or a structural abnormality in one or more chromosomes. Chromosome anomalies usually occur when there is an error in cell division following meiosis or mitosis. There are many types of chromosome... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Chromosomal_aberration | |
ef831d2db24a42c995910f8112ba062a362595e9 | wikidoc | Chronic cold urticaria | Chronic cold urticaria
For the WikiPatient page for this topic, click here
# Overview
Cold Urticaria (essentially meaning "cold hives") is a disease where hives, or large red welts form on the skin. The welts are usually itchy and often the hands and feet will become itchy and swollen as well. Hives vary in size from ... | Chronic cold urticaria
For the WikiPatient page for this topic, click here
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overview
Cold Urticaria (essentially meaning "cold hives") is a disease where hives, or large red welts form on the skin. The welts are usually itchy and often the hands and feet will become... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Chronic_cold_urticaria | |
b0c700b7196d390892b70c35bb38e30da2739276 | wikidoc | Cidofovir how supplied | Cidofovir how supplied
# How Supplied
VISTIDE (cidofovir injection) 75 mg/mL for intravenous infusion, is supplied as a non-preserved solution in single-use clear glass vials as follows:
NDC 61958-0101-1 375 mg in a 5 mL vial in a single-unit carton
VISTIDE should be stored at controlled r... | Cidofovir how supplied
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# How Supplied
VISTIDE (cidofovir injection) 75 mg/mL for intravenous infusion, is supplied as a non-preserved solution in single-use clear glass vials as follows:
NDC 61958-0101-1 375 mg in a 5 mL vial in a single-... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cidofovir_how_supplied | |
978925f7c991bc60e34ae8f33c9774912f1d4e59 | wikidoc | Cidofovir microbiology | Cidofovir microbiology
# Microbiology
## In Vitro Susceptibility
Cidofovir is active in vitro against a variety of laboratory and clinical isolates of cmv and other herpesviruses (Table 1). Controlled clinical studies of efficacy have been limited to patients with AIDS and cmv retinitis.
## Resistance
cmv isolates w... | Cidofovir microbiology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Microbiology
## In Vitro Susceptibility
Cidofovir is active in vitro against a variety of laboratory and clinical isolates of cmv and other herpesviruses (Table 1). Controlled clinical studies of efficacy have been limited to patients with A... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cidofovir_microbiology | |
37b6abf0696384955c64cdb43bec1bfce2a9c427 | wikidoc | Cimetidine (injection) | Cimetidine (injection)
- Content
- Short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer. Most patients heal within 4 weeks and there is rarely reason to use cimetidine at full dosage for longer than 6 to 8 weeks. Concomitant antacids should be given as needed for relief of pain. However, simultaneous administration of oral ci... | Cimetidine (injection)
- Content
- Short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer. Most patients heal within 4 weeks and there is rarely reason to use cimetidine at full dosage for longer than 6 to 8 weeks. Concomitant antacids should be given as needed for relief of pain. However, simultaneous administration of oral c... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Cimetidine_(injection) | |
dfe518e99da082419551ab9dad8c1c58ebe32e3c | wikidoc | Ciprofloxacin overdose | Ciprofloxacin overdose
# Overdosage topics
Manifestations
Treatment
## Manifestations
In the event of acute overdosage, reversible renal toxicity has been reported in some cases.
Single doses of Ciprofloxacin were relatively non-toxic via the oral route of administration in mice, rats, and dogs. No deaths occurred wi... | Ciprofloxacin overdose
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# Overdosage topics
Manifestations
Treatment
## Manifestations
In the event of acute overdosage, reversible renal toxicity has been reported in some cases.
Single doses of Ciprofloxacin were relatively non-toxic via the oral route of administr... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ciprofloxacin_overdose | |
dbf79ab7285622e1556849e01aa6dba162389d55 | wikidoc | Ciprofloxacin warnings | Ciprofloxacin warnings
# Tendinopathy and Tendon Rupture
Fluoroquinolones, including CIPRO, are associated with an increased risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture in all ages. This adverse reaction most frequently involves the Achilles tendon, and rupture of the Achilles tendon may require surgical repair. Tendinitis ... | Ciprofloxacin warnings
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]
## Tendinopathy and Tendon Rupture
Fluoroquinolones, including CIPRO, are associated with an increased risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture in all ages. This adverse reaction most frequ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Ciprofloxacin_warnings | |
137e2287c88db46f99c3e33090477652560331a4 | wikidoc | Clinical Skills Online | Clinical Skills Online
Clinical Skills Online (CSO) is a project, developed by the Educational Technology Unit at St George's, University of London, UK, aimed at providing online videos demonstrating core Clinical Skills common to a wide range of medical and health-based courses in Higher Education.
These videos are fr... | Clinical Skills Online
Clinical Skills Online (CSO) is a project, developed by the Educational Technology Unit at St George's, University of London, UK, aimed at providing online videos demonstrating core Clinical Skills common to a wide range of medical and health-based courses in Higher Education.
These videos are f... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Clinical_Skills_Online | |
4574279105623ea48666b983ea5c0ed6f13fce63 | wikidoc | Clonazepam precautions | Clonazepam precautions
# List of precautions
General
Cognitive and motor performance
Worsening of seizures
Laboratory testing
Risks of abrupt withdrawal
Renally imparired patients
Hypersalivation
Information for patients
Carcinogenesis, mutagenesis, impairment of fertility
Pregnancy
Labor & delivery
Nursing mothers... | Clonazepam precautions
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
# List of precautions
General
Cognitive and motor performance
Worsening of seizures
Laboratory testing
Risks of abrupt withdrawal
Renally imparired patients
Hypersalivation
Information for patients
Carcinogenesis, mutagenesis, impairment of ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Clonazepam_precautions | |
bc5a67b63534c8ca161bbd893238db597968e0d7 | wikidoc | Clopidogrel resistance | Clopidogrel resistance
Assistant Editor-in-Chief: Leah Biller
Synonyms and related keywords: Clopidogrel non-responders, clopidogrel hyporesponders, clopidogrel non-responsiveness, clopidogrel hyporesponsiveness, clopidogrel failure
# Overview
Administration of the same dose of a drug to all patients has the advant... | Clopidogrel resistance
Editors-in-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Dominick Angiolillo, M.D. [2]; Gabriel Steg, M.D.[3], Tabassome Simon, M.D. [4] and Paul Gurbel, M.D. [5]
Associate Editors-in-Chief: Davide Capodanno, M.D. [6]
Assistant Editor-in-Chief: Leah Biller
Synonyms and related keywords: Clopidogrel... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Clopidogrel_failure | |
e31777395cf8859fc27cff1d1046c6ad2f9e6986 | wikidoc | Clotrimazole (vaginal) | Clotrimazole (vaginal)
# 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 o... | Clotrimazole (vaginal)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, 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 in... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Clotrimazole_(vaginal) | |
b081b6a2861a8510026732c7e43383c89881a0d9 | wikidoc | Coactivator (genetics) | Coactivator (genetics)
A coactivator is a protein that increases gene expression by binding to an activator (or transcription factor) which contains a DNA binding domain. The coactivator is unable to bind DNA by itself.
The coactivator can enhance transcription initiation by stabilizing the formation of the RNA polyme... | Coactivator (genetics)
A coactivator is a protein that increases gene expression by binding to an activator (or transcription factor) which contains a DNA binding domain. The coactivator is unable to bind DNA by itself.[1][2][3]
The coactivator can enhance transcription initiation by stabilizing the formation of the ... | https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Coactivator |
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